RF Processing Engineer/Scientist 4 (ES4)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform algorithms development and prototyping of new tools to solve complex problems with the exploitation of data from remote sensors.
• Employ the system engineering development cycle and help develop requirements through the testing and evaluation of the newly developed techniques.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define system requirements and translate them into solutions.
• Team to conduct the integration of new capabilities into the existing and new baselines.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure high-quality system delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physical Sciences, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other closely related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in engineering, science, or mathematics.
• Pursuant to the various government contractual requirements, all applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• Applicant must have an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance, with SCI access.
• Applicant must reside within commuting distance to WPAFB, OH or willing to relocate to the area.
• Solid understanding of radar, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), digital signal processing (DSP), and/or RF communication theory with technical work experience supporting radar, SAR, electronic warfare (EW), and/or DSP projects.
• Strong written communication skills, possess good people skills, demonstrate strong attention to detail and have the desire to work on a highly focused technical team of engineers, analysts, and scientists.
• Effective communication and be able to collaborate with Customers, and cross-functional teams, document technical processes, and present solutions to stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, manage deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new technologies and methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CI Polygraph.
• Working knowledge of GEOINT, MASINT, ELINT and/or SIGINT.
• Demonstrated ability to drive technological innovation within an organization.
• Recognized expert technologist with 10+ year experience in analytic solution development related to signal processing, data science, machine learning, or other similar technology.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, Matlab, or Java.
• Prior experience working in a Linux environment.
• Familiar with Xpatch electromagnetic simulation tools.
• Knowledge of Radar Cross Section (RCS) analysis techniques, high range resolution profiles, RF scattering.
• Agile-based knowledge and skill, including experience with Scrum Ceremonies and work management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Familiarity with AI/ML models to process and analyze large datasets.
• Previous IC or DoD program/project work experience.