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General Atomics · 2 months ago

Senior Electrical Radio Frequency Engineer

Boston Massachusetts

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$116K/yr - $209K/yr

7+ years exp

General Atomics (GA) is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development. They are seeking a Senior Electrical/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to lead electrical design and test efforts for new air and ground-based designs within the Radar Technologies team.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design electrical and RF circuits and subsystems for Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, conduct simulations and modeling to predict system behavior and refine designs

Develop and maintain electrical and RF design requirements from high-level system performance specifications

Perform bench-level evaluation and troubleshooting using specialized equipment including, but not limited to, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes

Integrate EW subsystems into larger platforms and ensure compatibility with other onboard systems

Create technical documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and user manuals

Utilize software tools like MATLAB, LabView, Visual Basic, Python, and others to operate test equipment, enhance data acquisition, and analyze measured results

Collaborate with the Hardware, Software, and Systems engineering teams to meet deadlines, budgets, and technical requirements

Represent the company at technical reviews, meetings and formal design reviews

Stay updated on advancements in radar, RF systems, and electromagnetic spectrum technologies

Qualification

RF circuit designMATLABSimulinkKeysight GenesysHFSSCSTElectrical measurement techniquesTechnical documentationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProject leadershipCustomer focus

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Displays comprehensive technical expertise along with a thorough application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice

Demonstrates the ability to effectively organize, plan, schedule, execute, and coordinate tasks to meet deadlines or milestones, with some project leadership experience

Proven experience simulating and designing RF circuits, subsystems, and assemblies using tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, Keysight Genesys, HFSS, and/or CST

Adept in electrical and RF measurement techniques and proficient in using standard laboratory equipment—including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and similar devices—to achieve accurate measurement data

Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout a fast-paced, R&D environment

Must have strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, and/or professionals

Must be customer focused and able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance required