Radar/RF System Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Candidate should have strong expertise in radar and / or RF system design, and be familiar with trade studies, models, and algorithms in MATLAB or similar programming languages.
• Conceptualizes and articulates innovative solutions to highly technical and complex engineering problems related to RF / radar system design with an emphasis on hardware specification and architecture. Familiarity with signal processing is a strong plus.
• Will participate in RF / radar hardware development including front end antenna technology and back in processing components leading system development, integration, verification, validation, and debug.
• Will perform trade studies and create models to evaluate competing solutions and provide recommendations for best courses of action.
• Will provide guidance and support for Radar and RF system testing and data analysis.
• Interacts with internal and external personnel on technical matters related to RF system design requiring coordination between organizations.
• Provides leadership, direction and guidance for research into the solution of radar and / or RF related engineering problems.
• Advises or directs the planning for the implementation of engineering solutions, including strategic objectives and timetables for technical development.
• Participates or directs the allocation of technical resources and professional staff to achieve objectives.
• Prepares status/progress reports and ensure compliance, reporting, and safety standards are maintained.
• Functions as a key participant in attracting and retaining engineering business as well as professional staff.
• Effectively counsels, mentors and transfers highly specialized technical engineering knowledge to team members.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Job Qualifications

• Requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; five or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, three or more years of experience with a masters degree or with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Has demonstrated leadership ability by directing/developing the solution(s) to highly technical and complex engineering problems, and has been a key participant in attracting and retaining engineering business as well as professional staff.
• Expertise in RF / microwave engineering and related simulation software tools is a strong plus.
• Must also possess excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, be customer focused, and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment.
• US citizenship or permanent residency is preferred.