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Secmation · 2 days ago

Principal RF Design Engineer-SME Communications/Electronic Warfare

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$165K/yr - $250K/yr

15+ years exp

Secmation is a proven, mission-focused engineering company with more than a decade of success delivering real capability to the defense community. They are seeking a highly experienced Principal RF Design Engineer to serve as a Subject Matter Expert in advanced communications and electronic warfare systems, leading the development of complex military communications and electronic warfare. This role involves guiding technical execution, mentoring engineering staff, and shaping the future of secure communications for national security.

Assistive TechnologyNetwork SecurityPrivacySecuritySoftwareSoftware Engineering

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Anna Ott

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of advanced RF, radar, communications, and EW systems—including receivers, transmitters, front-end architectures, and tactical military communication solutions

Provide SME-level guidance across Electronic Support, Attack, and Protection (ES/EA/EP), applying deep knowledge of radar, COMINT, SIGINT, and threat modeling to shape system concepts and architectures

Develop and refine system models, simulations, and signal-processing algorithms in MATLAB/Python, transitioning concepts from analysis to embedded implementation

Drive systems engineering activities, including requirements development, system architecture, trade studies, and preparation for major design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)

Lead integration and test of RF/EW systems in lab and field environments, developing HWIL approaches, automated test procedures, and resolving complex RF or interoperability issues

Serve as a senior technical leader and customer-facing SME, mentoring engineering staff, guiding technical execution across projects, and presenting findings to internal leadership and government stakeholders

Qualification

RF designElectronic Warfare (EW)Military communication systemsC/C++ programmingMATLAB/PythonCustomer-facing skillsTeam collaborationMentoring

Required

Must have an active DoD Top Secret Clearance

BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

15+ years' experience in military RF systems including simulation, system design, software, and implementation of communication systems and EW

Proficient in the design, implementation, and analysis of military communication systems including adaptive tuning, optimization, and error correction

Experience in C/C++ for embedded applications

Experience in Electronic Warfare (EW) system design and applications

Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment as part of a small team and execute complex development tasks with limited supervision