Senior RF Systems & Radar Integration Engineer

STR

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 220,000

Full time

40 hours ago

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Job summary

STR's Sensors Division seeks an experienced RF Systems Integration Engineer to lead RF test, measurement, and system integration for a new mode on an externally developed radar system. You will be the technical authority for RF integration, defining requirements, and guiding characterization and validation.

The role requires deep RF and radar expertise, a strong programming background (Matlab, Python, Simulink, C/C++), and a current security clearance.

Qualifications

PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related technical discipline.
BS with 8+ years, MS with 6+ years or PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience.
Experience designing, integrating and testing RF sensor and/or communication systems.
Familiarity with RF component technology and performance characteristics.

Responsibilities

Lead RF testing, measurement, and characterization across lab, integration, and system environments.
Develop deep technical understanding of a third‑party radar system including RF architecture and interfaces.
Define and own the RF systems integration approach for implementing a new mode on an externally developed radar.
Design and validate integration strategies, including RF interfaces, timing, control, and signal processing impacts.
Collaborate with the external radar developer to resolve RF, system, and integration challenges; lead integration test planning, execution, and analysis.