Principal RF Design Engineer-SME Communications/Electronic Warfare

What You'll Do

• Contribute to core products extending state-of-the-art in Defense and industrial cybersecurity and RF technologies.
• Lead technically at the program level, exploring cybersecurity of software defined communications using innovative techniques.
• Develop, analyze, and validate models for communications and other RF-based systems in defense applications.
• Design and implement signal processing algorithms.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing, scenario development, and mission simulations.
• Document and present technical findings to internal teams, government stakeholders, and program leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Must have an active DoD Clearance
• BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 15+ years' experience in military RF systems including simulation, system design, software, and implementation of communication systems and EW
• Proficient in the design, implementation, and analysis of military communication systems including adaptive tuning, optimization, and error correction
• Proficient in using SDR design frameworks such as GNURadio, REDHAWK, or similar
• Experience in C/C++ for embedded applications
• Experience in Electronic Warfare (EW) system design and applications
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment as part of a small team and execute complex development tasks with limited supervision.

About Secmation

Secmation is not a traditional IT company - we specialize in AI-driven software solutions, embedded cybersecurity, and secure RF systems for the defense industry. Our mission is to deliver next-generation secure technologies for electronic warfare, autonomous systems, and critical defense applications.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience and market conditions)
• One-time signing bonus
• Annual Bonus Potential
• Company equity
• Relocation assistance
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
• Paid time off & flexible work schedules
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance (short & long-term)
• 401(k) retirement benefits with Company Contribution

Work Environment

Hybrid role with on-site work required in Huntsville, AL. Core work hours are Monday to Friday, with flexible 9/80 work schedules. Collaborative, fast paced and technically innovative environment with remote team integration.

About the Role

The Principal RF Design Engineer will lead the development of complex military communications and electronic warfare. This position requires a Subject Matter Expert in RF and communications design including software defined radios (SW/FW), advanced Radar systems, SATCOM and countermeasure development for mission critical applications. The ideal candidate will be a principal-level, hands-on development engineer with deep expertise in RF design for tactical military systems.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer