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Battelle · 3 weeks ago

Senior RF Systems Architect - EW & Communications

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Battelle delivers when others can’t, conducting research and development, managing national laboratories, and designing critical services. They are seeking a Senior RF Systems Engineer with a strong background in Electronic Warfare and communications systems to lead systems engineering efforts across the full lifecycle of RF systems development.

Biotechnology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Performs highly complex assignments for RF-based EW and communications systems by compiling and evaluating design and test data, preparing technical specifications, analyzing technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for analysis of requirements and systems performance

Develop system architectures, requirements, and specifications

Oversee integration and testing of RF systems in laboratory and field environments

Perform trade studies, modeling, and simulation to support design decisions

Ensure compliance with defense standards and regulatory requirements

Analyzes and interprets complex data. Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions

Prepares and presents advanced technical reports and presentations to client, both formal and informal

Leads complex technical projects

Provides technical direction to and coordinates the efforts of engineers and technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects within time and budget constraints

Reviews projects progress and evaluates results

Recommends modifications and corrections in technical analyses and design to ensure project completion

Prepares technical sections of proposals. May manage proposals or major sections of large proposals

Builds relationships with internal and external clients. Prepares and presents final reports to clients and stakeholders. Communicates with client with regard to the schedule and quality of deliverables

Contributes to IR&D studies. Works on projects involving innovative methods or applications

Leads IR&D tasks

Supports business development efforts led by others and maintains business interactions with external clients

Contributes to marketing and project development by providing technical expertise and executing responsibilities in client relations. Investigates new project opportunities

May participate in Battelle-sponsored conferences

Participates in scientific conferences, peer review panels, and increases company visibility through publications

Qualification

RF systems engineeringElectronic Warfare expertiseRF design knowledgeModelingSimulation toolsRequirements managementLeadership skillsClient relationship managementCommunicationTeam collaborationTechnical report preparation

Required

Design and develop RF systems including transmitters, receivers, and transceivers for EW and communications applications

Lead antenna design efforts including simulation, prototyping, and performance validation for defense-related RF systems

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

5–10 years of experience in RF systems engineering within the defense industry

Expertise in Electronic Warfare and communications systems

Strong knowledge of RF design, signal processing, and system integration

Experience with modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink)

Proficiency in requirements management and systems engineering processes

Active Secret Clearance; TS eligible

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Benefits

Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.

Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.