Principal Radio Frequency Engineer

Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test cutting-edge analog and mixed-signal devices such as amplifiers, filters, and ADCs.
• Contribute to RF requirements analysis, definition, and management.
• Conduct functional analysis, performance analysis (e.g., Instantaneous Dynamic Range, Noise Figure, Pass Band Response), interface analysis, and definition for the design, integration, and verification of RF components, equipment, and systems.
• Drive technology and completion of activity on time and budget.
• Design, develop, analyze, document, and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems.
• Complete technical projects independently.
• Mentor and coach other engineers.
• Review customer specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable.
• Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments.
• Document component and subsystem specifications and material requirements.
• Analyze designs as necessary.
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services.
• Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements.
• Develop prototypes to retire key development risks.
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and the customer as required.
• Participate heavily in preparation of complex and significant proposals.
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel.
• Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians, and support personnel to coordinate, recommend, and confer regarding technical activities and progress.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings.
• Mentor and coach less-experienced engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience.
• Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge.
• Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines.
• Proficient in RF circuit design for both Receivers and Transmitters, from individual components (Amplifiers, Filters, Mixers, Synthesizers, ADCs, and DACs) to complete system integration.
• Understanding of the trade-offs between Noise Figure and Intermod performance and their effect on Instantaneous and Spur Free Dynamic Range.
• Knowledge and experience with multilayer PCB design and the effects of electromagnetic radiation, conducted and radiated coupling, and their effects on RF performance.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company contribution to a health savings account.
• Telemedicine, life and disability insurance, and legal insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement programs and activities.
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program.
• Competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, and paid parental leave.
• Community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.