Senior RF Microwave & Radar Systems Engineer

Sandia National Laboratories

New Mexico

On-site

USD 118,000 - 236,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Senior/Principal R&D Microwave & Sensor Engineer focused on RF and radar systems for space mission applications. You will analyze, design, and develop radar subsystems, maturing RF technologies for remote sensing and space-based capabilities, collaborating with customers and partners.

The role emphasizes independent research, cross-disciplinary teamwork, and delivering high-assurance solutions to national security space missions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years directly relevant experience or equivalent
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q with SCI security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, design, and develop radar systems, subsystems, and modules
  • Develop or mature RF technologies to enable new mission capabilities
  • Incorporate new RF technologies into remote sensing mission solutions
  • Provide engineering and programmatic documentation
  • Define performance requirements and review work quality against customer expectations

Skills

RF design
Radar systems
Digital signal processing
Satellite communications
Project leadership
Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ADS
HFSS
CST
MATLAB
Python

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Senior/Principal R&D Microwave & Sensor Engineer focused on RF and radar systems for space mission applications. You will analyze, design, and develop radar subsystems, maturing RF technologies for remote sensing and space-based capabilities, collaborating with customers and partners.

The role emphasizes independent research, cross-disciplinary teamwork, and delivering high-assurance solutions to national security space missions.

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