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STR · 5 hours ago

Principal RF Hardware Engineer

Woburn, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$206K/yr - $285K/yr

10+ years exp

Systemstechnologyresearch is focused on delivering National Defense capabilities by developing advanced technology systems. They are seeking a Principal RF Hardware Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced multi-function RF systems, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine Learning

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead 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

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 developmentSoftware-defined radiosEmbedded processorsPhysics modelingSystems engineeringTeam collaborationCommunication skillsLeadership skillsDetail oriented

Required

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

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

Ability to survey literature to determine state-of-the-art solutions and incorporate them to current problem sets

Experience in preparing and delivering high-level briefings to Customers and senior management

Interacting with decision-makers and customers to translate mission needs into an end-to-end solution

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

Demonstrated desire to successfully pursue new challenges, improve and broaden technical skills, seek greater responsibilities, and increase individual value to the organization

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

Background should include a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of applicable experience; Master's degree. Equivalent experience will be considered

Demonstrated leadership skills and expertise in areas such as: RF, radar, communications systems, RF component specification and selection, analog and digital signal processing, software-defined radios (SDRs), FPGA firmware and hardware development, microcontrollers and embedded processors, physics modeling and simulation, systems engineering, and test & evaluation

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 with the ability to effectively communicate

Preferred

Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance

Demonstrated expertise 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