Senior RF Systems Engineer

STAR Dynamics Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

STAR Dynamics Corporation seeks an experienced RF engineering leader to drive initial RF and integration designs for advanced radar measurement systems. You will mentor small teams and ensure systems meet operational requirements while delivering accurate labor/material estimates.

The role requires strong communication, hands-on testing with RF equipment, and a track record in RF/microwave design in defense or related fields.

Qualifications

• BSET or BSEE in electrical engineering or physics required; technical Masters preferred.
• 10 years with BSET, 5 years with BSEE experience in radar or RF related field.
• Experience leading and mentoring small engineering teams for integration and testing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for initial RF and integration designs of highly integrated radar measurement systems.
• Lead and mentor small teams of engineers for successful integration and testing of systems or products.
• Analyze requirements to provide labor and material estimates and initial designs for opportunities.
• Verify that systems meet operational requirements.
• Create and maintain task lists and estimates.

Skills

Technical leadership

RF design

Requirements analysis

Communication skills

DSP concepts

Electromagnetic/RF principles

Radar systems understanding

Education

BSET or BSEE in electrical engineering or physics

Tools

Spectrum Analyzer

Network Analyzer

VHDL

FPGA design

Job description

Duties / Responsibilities

• 1. Responsible for initial RF and integration designs of highly integrated, complex radar measurement systems.
• 2. Responsible for leading and mentoring small teams of engineers for successful integration and testing of one or more systems or products.
• 3. Responsible for analyzing requirements to provide labor and material estimates along with initial designs for both competitive and sole source opportunities.
• 4. Responsible for verifying system/product meets operational requirements.
• 5. Responsible for creating and maintaining meaningful task lists and estimates.
• 6. Other duties as required.

Required Education

BSET or BSEE in electrical engineering or physics. Technical Masters degree is preferred.

Required Experience

10 years with BSET, 5 years with BSEE. Experience must be in radar or other RF related field.

Must be team focused, organized and highly self-motivated.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Military background.
• 2. Experience with tracking radars, traditional and phased arrays.
• 3. Design and technical understanding of electromagnetic, RF, and microwave systems and principles.
• 4. Proficient with RF test equipment (e.g. spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, etc.).
• 5. Experience with object oriented software development.
• 6. Experience with digital signal processing (DSP).
• 7. Proficient with digital design methodologies (e.g. VHDL, FPGA, etc.).
• 8. Experience with motion devices and motion control.
• 9. Have the ability to be granted a US DoD Security Clearance; having an existing Security Clearance is highly desireable

Physical/Visual/Mental Requirements

Must be physically agile and able to support hands-on work with large indoor and outdoor radar systems. Must be able to lift, carry and mount electronics equipment weighing up to 50 lbs into chassis or structures.