Engineer Senior Principal II – RF
About The Position
The Engineer Senior Principal II – RF works within the Engineering, Science and Analysis Strategic Capabilities Unit, supporting the delivery of high-impact technologies for customer missions. The role is responsible for hands-on design and realization of RF passive and active circuits for phased-array antennas, larger RF systems, and other RF components. It designs and tests circuits for receivers, transmitters, local oscillators, and RF subsystems, typically from VHF through 20 GHz, and simulates circuit and system performance with analytical software. The engineer leads other engineers and technicians in RF hardware design, build, and test activities; guides testing against performance metrics; evaluates components; designs circuit boards and chip-and-wire components; and tests and documents designs for potential production. The position also provides technical solutions to difficult problems, represents the organization in technical discussions with internal organizations and external customers, mentors junior staff, and contributes to presentations and large teams. This is an on-site role requiring in-person work five days each normally scheduled week at the primary work location. Work may take place in an office, laboratory, production floor, cleanroom, outdoors, or a remote research environment. Occasional work in production centers may require protective equipment, and access to other facilities in varying weather conditions may be required. Travel and local commuting between company campuses and other locations may also be required. A DoW Interim Secret clearance is required to start and must be maintained; applicants must be willing and eligible for possible submission for higher-level clearance or access after accepting an offer, depending on program requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a related technical field, plus 10 or more years of related experience; a higher-level degree may substitute for two years of experience per degree, and related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Full competency in core RF engineering and antenna theory, with general knowledge of related disciplines.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience contributing to design producibility and controlling cost, budget, and schedule.
- Some exposure to and experience with radiating components and antennas typically used in phased-array systems.
- Experience and proficiency in programming, data manipulation, and data visualization in MATLAB.
- Ability to schedule and execute measurements at internal and external facilities, analyze measurements, and troubleshoot.
- Experience with RF test equipment, including RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
- Demonstrated ability to apply RF engineering expertise and leverage knowledge of related disciplines.
- Demonstrated ability to lead RF efforts and tasks and guide technical project teams toward program goals and milestones.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Interim Secret clearance to start and continue work; willingness and eligibility for possible submission for higher-level clearance or access after an offer is accepted, depending on program requirements.
- Degree must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or U.S. Department of Education.
Nice To Haves
- RF electronics hardware design and RF system design experience.
- RF hardware and microwave circuit board or PCB layout experience.
- Experience with circuit simulation.
Responsibilities
- Design and realize RF passive and active circuits for phased-array antennas, RF systems, and other RF components.
- Design and test circuits for receivers, transmitters, local oscillators, and RF subsystems, typically operating from VHF through 20 GHz.
- Simulate circuit and system performance using analytical software such as AWR Microwave Office, VSS, Agilent ADS, SystemVue, and MATLAB.
- Lead engineers and technicians in realizing RF electronics and designs.
- Participate in and guide testing of RF hardware against performance metrics such as VSWR, insertion loss, power, and G/T.
- Test components, including amplifiers, mixers, limiters, and oscillators, to determine their suitability for designs.
- Design circuit boards and chip-and-wire components for receivers, transmitters, and high-power limiters.
- Test and document designs in preparation for potential production.
- Provide technical solutions to difficult problems and represent the organization in resolving project-related technical issues.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians through design, build, and test phases.
- Coordinate and conduct measurements at internal and external facilities; analyze results and troubleshoot issues.
- Assist with preparation and delivery of presentations.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule and effective working relationships across the department, business units, capabilities units, and company.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Military leave
- Bereavement leave
- Applicable federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
- Potential eligibility for a short-term incentive compensation plan, subject to business performance and management recommendations
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
