Principal RF Hardware Engineer

What you will do

• Lead development of RF hardware systems through the development lifecycle, from system requirements definition through to delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements and specifications as they relate to assigned tasking
• Design and implement hardware designs and support assembly, integration, and testing. Activities may include:
• Identify and select RF systems components (for example: active and passive devices, antennas, connectors, cables, physical enclosures, etc.)
• Conduct supporting analyses to inform/justify decisions (e.g. RF link budgets)
• Support assembly, initial operation, and check out of system (including definition of test plans)

Who you are

• This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
• Expertise with technical concepts related to RF systems and their principles of design, development, requirements verification, test planning, test execution, and data analysis
• Ability to survey literature to determine state-of-the-art solutions and incorporate them to current problem sets
• Experience in preparing and delivering high-level briefings to Customers and senior management. Interacting with decision-makers and customers to translate mission needs into an end-to-end solution
• Capable of effectively working in a team environment, often under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated desire to successfully pursue new challenges, improve and broaden technical skills, seek greater responsibilities, and increase individual value to the organization
• Experience in providing information for briefings and technical reviews (SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, TIMS)
• Background should include a Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of applicable experience; Master’s degree. Equivalent experience will be considered

Nice to have

• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: radar systems, electronic warfare, microwave engineering, analog and digital signal processing, embedded software development, physics modeling and simulation

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $206,000 - $285,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe!

Visit us at www.str.us for more info.

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.