Senior RF Systems Engineer-On-site

Date Posted: 2026-07-23 | Location: McKinney, TX (onsite) | U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance is mandatory.

About the Role

The Advanced Airborne RF Sensors team within the Space & Airborne Systems Engineering and Test Capability (SE&TC) Center is seeking a Senior RF Systems Engineer to support integration and test of complex airborne RF sensor systems. In this hands-on role, you will work across hardware and software disciplines to integrate system components, develop and execute test plans, evaluate system functions and interfaces, and verify requirements leading up to final sell-off. You will build and exercise systems in the lab and in the field, analyze system performance, and ensure our products operate flawlessly from first power-on through delivery. This position offers broad technical exposure, opportunities to solve diverse challenges, and direct collaboration with engineering teams across multiple specialties.

Responsibilities

• Support the full product lifecycle of maritime radar systems, including radar mode engineering, testing, integration, and flight testing.
• Perform radar mode design and development of radar capabilities.
• Conduct signal processing and waveform analyses.
• Develop mathematical algorithms for radar signal processing, make performance predictions, and analyze radar test data to evaluate algorithm performance.
• Interface with cross-functional engineering teams (Chief Engineer, Systems Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Software Engineers, Firmware Engineers, etc.).
• Perform analyses on radar flight test data.
• Prepare mode design documentation for radar systems.
• Design and analyze radar receiver architectures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Radar Systems Engineering and Algorithm Development, including:
  • Radar systems, software engineering, and radar signal processing techniques.
  • Mathematical/radar mode algorithm development.
  • Analytic techniques and digital simulation models (DSM).
• Experience with embedded GPS/INS (EGI) systems.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and C or C++ (coding experience required).
• U.S. citizenship (required for security clearance eligibility).

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with investigation within the last five years.
• Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred).
• Experience with radar performance requirements, modes/capabilities, calibration, system architecture, and interfaces.
• Experience preparing and delivering technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program (tuition assistance).
• Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on role and collective-bargaining agreements).
• Relocation assistance available.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $86,800 – $165,200 USD. The range is representative of all experience levels and considers factors such as role, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.