Antenna Systems Engineer

About the Role

The Sensor Technologies Group has an opportunity for an antenna system engineer to make critical contributions to the nation's defense in the area of advanced antenna systems. The role involves research and development of antennas and advanced RF sensors, including developing experimental hardware systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Work on pioneering RF sensors and phased array technologies
• Perform system engineering trade studies in support of concept development for new RF sensor systems to meet emerging sponsor requirements
• Develop and assess antenna architectures, RF apertures, and enabling technologies against system-level performance metrics
• Design, integrate, and test prototype RF apertures and sensor systems in laboratory, chamber, and field test settings
• Present analysis to sponsors and prime contractors to guide program direction
• Engage in opportunities to translate findings into whitepapers, conference talks, journal articles, or other internal or external publications

Minimum Qualifications

• M.S. in electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent, with a concentration in electromagnetics (EM), RF, or signal processing
• 5 years of experience in developing phased array radar, EW, or communications systems
• Experience with commercial computational EM software packages such as FEKO, HFSS, or ADS
• Strong MATLAB or Python skills
• Experience with RF lab equipment like network analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by start date and ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance; U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent
• Experience with antenna measurement techniques and facilities
• Exposure to antenna design techniques to support wide bandwidths, dual-polarization, and conformal apertures
• Prior experience with digital array systems and digital beamforming
• Familiarity with radar waveform design and signal processing
• Experience leading teams with multi-faceted technical backgrounds to accomplish system performance objectives
• Experience with pursuing and receiving research funding from external organizations