Senior RF/Electronics Engineer - 29690 *

This opportunity is with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division, focusing on cyber and mission IT, electronic warfare, and C5ISR systems. HII supports sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners through capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, and software/hardware development.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with interest and expertise in mixed signal and RF circuits. You will gain hands-on experience with Radar, EW, and Communications hardware and develop expertise in critically important technology for the USAF and broader DoD. The position is located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), within commutable distance from Beavercreek, Fairborn, Dayton, and Riverside.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, every employee is encouraged to grow, lead, and contribute by demonstrating the following capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

Responsibilities

• RF or High-Speed PCB Characterization (50%+):
  • Oversee tracing PCB electrical connections to develop detailed board schematics sufficient for power on and interfacing/testing.
  • Utilize systems-level knowledge of Radar, EW, and Communications systems to build a functional understanding of how PCBs and electrical assemblies operate within the broader system.
  • Develop non-intrusive solutions for instrumenting relevant electrical/RF signals for effective board and system-level characterization.
• Secondary Responsibilities (30-50%):
  • Repair of damaged components, characterizing relevant parameters and behavior of unknown components, building test fixtures for characterization, and reporting findings in a formal report or presentation format.
  • Microcontroller/embedded computer programming and/or custom PCB layout as required to support characterization efforts.
• Other (0-20%):
  • Assist in other efforts throughout the organization as your skillset allows and as schedule/competing priorities permit.
  • Pursue career-relevant professional development (conferences, short courses, etc.).

Requirements

• Degree Requirements:
  • 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field; 3 years relevant experience with a Master’s in a related field; or 0 years experience with a PhD or Juris Doctorate in a related field.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master’s Degree desired).li>
  • Sufficient professional experience can waive degree requirements.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years performing an electrical engineering role with knowledge in at least some of the following areas:
    • Analog electronics fundamentals (basic resistor/capacitor/inductor circuits, CMOS/Bipolar transistor circuits, op-amp configurations, filter topologies, etc.).
    • Electrical schematic capture software (Altium, OrCAD, KiCAD, etc.).
    • PCB layout techniques and best practices.
    • System-level RF parameters relevant to Radar and EW systems (antenna gain, amplifier gain and saturation, noise figure, knowledge of radar range equation, etc.).
    • Embedded communications protocols such as I2C, SPI, and JTAG.
    • Electronics lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, waveform generators, etc.).
    • RF Test Equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, RF Signal Generators).
    • Microcontroller programming (knowledge of embedded C or C++).
    • FPGA/Digital Design.
    • Data analysis in MATLAB, Python, or similar analysis language.
    • Technical Presentation.
    • Work history in a cleared DoD environment.
• Security:
  • Current Active DoD Secret Clearance or Higher.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with advanced security checks.
• Travel:
  • Very little required (<5%) but may have opportunities for travel if interested.
• Physical Requirements:
  • May require working in an office, industrial, or laboratory environment.
  • Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

Desired Experience

• PCB layout techniques and best practices.
• System-level RF parameters relevant to Radar and EW systems (antenna gain, amplifier gain and saturation, noise figure, knowledge of radar range equation, etc.).
• Embedded communications protocols such as I2C, SPI, and JTAG.
• Electronics lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, waveform generators, etc.).
• Data analysis in MATLAB, Python, or similar analysis language.
• Work history in a cleared DoD environment.
• Microcontroller programming (knowledge of embedded C or C++).
• FPGA/Digital Design.
• Technical Presentation.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $90,727.00 - $165,610.00. When extending an offer, HII’s Mission Technologies division considers factors including the role's function, a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)) and financial planning tools.
• Life insurance and employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and early childhood/post-secondary education scholarships.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation occasionally offered for qualified positions.