Principal RF Design Engineer-SME Communications/Electronic Warfare

Secmation•Melbourne, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal RF Design Engineer to serve as a Subject Matter Expert in advanced communications and electronic warfare systems. This role is based in Huntsville, Alabama, and includes relocation assistance along with a $15,000 signing bonus. As a technical leader and RF Subject Matter Expert, you will design and deliver mission-critical capabilities that support the modern warfighter. We're looking for a hands-on engineer with deep expertise in RF design for tactical communications, including SDR, SATCOM, or advanced radar systems. You'll provide technical leadership while contributing across the full development lifecycle-from architecture and design through testing and operational deployment. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, you'll collaborate with defense customers and engineering teams to develop next-generation electronic warfare and resilient communications technologies that directly support national security. Secmation is a proven, high-impact small business with over a decade of mission success-offering technical leaders the rare opportunity to shape both cutting-edge technology and the engineering culture behind it. As part of our leadership team, you'll guide technical strategy, mentor engineers, and help deliver capabilities that redefine what's possible for defense missions. In this role, you'll lead the development of next-generation RF and cyber-integrated systems, bringing together AI-enabled RF analysis, trusted execution, and secure digital-engineering pipelines to build technology where security is designed in from day one. You'll drive architecture and product roadmaps that enable earlier detection of cyber/EW risks, faster adaptation in the field, and a smoother path from concept to deployed capability. Your leadership will directly influence products that change the defense landscape and equip mission operators with smarter, more secure tools. At Secmation, you won't be just another engineer - you'll be part of the core team shaping the future of secure, autonomous, and AI-driven defense systems.

Requirements

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.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to government clearance requirements.

Nice To Haves

deep expertise in RF design for tactical communications, including SDR, SATCOM, or advanced radar systems.

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.