Senior RF Engineer

Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to advancing electronic warfare technologies. As an RF Engineer, you'll design critical RF subsystems for threat simulators, contributing to the mission of safeguarding our warfighters. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your extensive experience in radar systems and RF design while collaborating with experts in the field. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this established industry player provides a supportive environment where your contributions make a significant impact. If you're passionate about technology and eager to tackle emerging challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Long-term financial security

Higher job satisfaction

Greater job security

Personal and professional growth

Great company culture

Excellent insurance coverage

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Health and wellness incentives

Tuition and certification reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of RF subsystem design experience in radar systems.
• Expertise in RF antennas, beamforming networks, and digital signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify RF and mixed signal subsystems for threat simulators.
• Analyze emerging RF seeker threats and report findings to stakeholders.

Skills

RF subsystem design

Digital signal processing

Radar systems experience

EM simulation tools knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering

Physics or related field

Tools

MATLAB

HFSS

CST Studio

Sonnet

ADS

HSPICE

SI-Wave

Job description

Overview

i3 has an exciting opportunity for a RF Engineer to support the Naval Research Laboratory, Tactical Electronic Warfare Division. The TEWD's mission is to protect the warfighter from emerging threats by advancing electronic warfare (EW) through RDT&E of current and future technologies. The RF Engineer will design RF subsystems for threat simulators, as well as serve as a subject matter expert (SME) during the analysis of seekers.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, and verify RF and mixed signal subsystem in seekers for threat simulators.
• Support verification efforts for RF, analog, and digital hardware designs.
• Deriving and trading requirements with subsystem engineers and component designers.
• Perform analysis of emerging RF seeker threats and report findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required:

• BS or MS degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field.
• At least ten (10) years of experience.
• Experience with RF subsystem design in radar systems.
• Experience with radar waveforms such as Linear FM (LFM) chirps and BPSK.
• Experience with RF antennas and beamforming networks.
• Experience with digital signal processing in radar applications.
• RF test and evaluation experience using industry-standard RF laboratory equipment.
• Working knowledge of an EM simulation tool (HFSS, CST Studio, Sonnet, ADS, HSPICE, SI-Wave) and MATLAB.

Desired:

• Reverse engineering experience of RF subsystems.
• Experience with RF missile seekers; guidance, navigation, and control systems; target detection; and seeker decision logic.

Security Clearance:

• Active SECRET clearance
• Ability to maintain a TS/SCI clearance

About i3

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation.

Perks of being a team member owner include:

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits:

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!