Senior RF Systems Engineer Maritime Radar & Communications

Saronic; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Stock Options

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Lunch & snacks

Zusammenfassung

Saronic Technologies in Austin, TX, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in RF systems to advance autonomous maritime platforms. You will lead RF design, testing, and integration across shipboard networks, radar, and sensing subsystems, shaping platform capabilities and performance.

The role emphasizes hands‑on hardware experience, rigorous benchmarking, and collaboration with software, autonomy, and mechanical teams to ensure robust field-ready solutions.

Qualifikationen

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of professional experience in RF system design, testing, and integration - preferably in maritime, automotive, aerospace, or defense applications.
• Deep understanding of RF theory, antenna design, and signal propagation, including real-world marine effects (multipath, reflection, attenuation).
• Hands‑on experience with RF instrumentation (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, power meters, etc.).
• Proven ability to conduct trade studies and technology benchmarking for RF components and systems.
• Familiarity with communications protocols such as Ethernet, CAN, and serial interfaces, and with wireless standards (LTE, SATCOM, mesh networking).
• Strong documentation and communication skills; able to translate test results into actionable design insights.
• Ability to work effectively in both lab and field test environments (dockside, at‑sea, and range conditions).

Aufgaben

• Lead R&D efforts in RF communications, radar, and electronic sensing technologies for autonomous surface vessels.
• Evaluate and benchmark RF hardware and subsystems, including radios, antennas, and signal processing modules across multiple frequency bands (VHF/UHF, L/S/C/X bands).
• Conduct trade studies and comparative analyses of commercial and military‑grade RF solutions to inform system selection and integration strategies.
• Design, prototype, and test RF systems and supporting electrical architectures, including cabling, shielding, and power interfaces.
• Model and analyze RF propagation and link performance in maritime and littoral environments.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with autonomy, software, and mechanical teams to ensure seamless integration of communication and sensing systems.
• Develop test procedures, perform validation trials, and analyze system performance under operational and environmental conditions.
• Author detailed R&D documentation, including technical reports, design specifications, and performance evaluations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to Saronic’s RF technology roadmap and internal knowledge base.
• Support field testing and vessel trials, including setup and troubleshooting of communication and radar systems.

Kenntnisse

RF design

Antenna design

Signal processing

RF testing

Trade studies

Ethernet/CAN

Field testing

Ausbildung

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

Signal generator

Power meter

Jobbeschreibung

Saronic Technologies in Austin, TX, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in RF systems to advance autonomous maritime platforms. You will lead RF design, testing, and integration across shipboard networks, radar, and sensing subsystems, shaping platform capabilities and performance.

The role emphasizes hands‑on hardware experience, rigorous benchmarking, and collaboration with software, autonomy, and mechanical teams to ensure robust field-ready solutions.