Senior RF Engineer, SDR & EW Systems (DoD‑Ready)

Black River Systems Company; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Black River Systems is seeking an experienced RF engineer to support EW software applications in field environments in Utica, NY. You will lead the design, development, assembly, test, and integration of advanced SDR frequency systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years RF experience in L/S/C bands, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. You’ll work with a small team in a hands-on environment, using lab instruments to validate designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of electromagnetics, antennas and microwave design.
• 5+ years RF engineering experience in L/S/C-Bands; X-Ka a plus.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Experience with analog IC design on PCB focusing on noise figure and RF noise mitigation.
• Knowledge of software and hardware development for RF devices.
• Hands-on with lab tools, test equipment and prototyping.
• Proficient with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and related instruments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of RF analog/digital components, antennas, filters, and amplifiers for RF SDR products in L/S/C bands.
• Collaborate in a cross-functional team and manage subcontractors for hardware/firmware solutions.
• Select, design and characterize transmitters, receivers, exciters, antennas and RF feed networks on bench and in anechoic chamber.
• Perform requirements analysis, architecture trades, specs, simulation, schematic capture and hardware assembly/testing.

Skills

RF engineering

Antenna design

Microwave design

Analog circuits

Lab instruments

Cross-functional

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Black River Systems is seeking an experienced RF engineer to support EW software applications in field environments in Utica, NY. You will lead the design, development, assembly, test, and integration of advanced SDR frequency systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years RF experience in L/S/C bands, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. You’ll work with a small team in a hands-on environment, using lab instruments to validate designs.