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STR · 2 days ago

RF Hardware Engineer

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$98K/yr - $135K/yr

2+ years exp

STR is focused on delivering National Defense capabilities through advanced technology systems. The RF Hardware Engineer will support the design, development, and implementation of multi-function RF systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to innovate in Radar and EW/RF convergence.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine Learning

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support 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

Under guidance from senior staff, 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)

Near term tasking may be related to RF systems for airborne applications, but you may be tasked on other applications as needed

Qualification

RF systemsRadar systemsAnalog signal processingDigital signal processingFPGA developmentEmbedded software developmentPhysics modelingSystems engineeringTeam collaborationCommunication skillsDetail orientedSelf-motivated

Required

Ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government

Applicable knowledge of technical concepts related to RF systems and their principles of design, development, requirements verification, test planning, test execution, and data analysis

Experience in delivery of advanced development hardware

Capable of effectively working in a team environment, often under tight deadlines

Experience in providing information for briefings and technical reviews (SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, TIMS)

Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of applicable experience; Master's degree. Equivalent experience will be considered

Skills in working with multi-disciplinary teams, design, development, and test activities

Proficiency in relevant technologies

Strong interpersonal, communication, and technical skills

Self-motivated and detail oriented

Ability to effectively communicate

Preferred

Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance

Demonstrated experience 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