RF Engineer (Engineer - RF 3) 27325

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

Huntington Ingalls is currently seeking a motivated RF Engineer 3 to work in a team in the development of advanced systems and technology. As part of our Electronic Systems team, located in Syracuse, NY, you will be helping to advance leading edge electronics and communications technologies. We are looking for a candidate who is a self-starter and can work with minimal oversight. The RF Engineer must be a person who thrives on solving challenging technical problems. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary team in the design, development, and delivery of products with a focus on the end-user/customer. The RF Engineer will regularly interface with, and coordinate the efforts of, a team consisting of software, hardware, mechanical and product engineers.

Requirements

• 5 years relevant industry experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant industry experience with Masters in related field; 0 years’ experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant industry experience.
• Security Clearance Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• A team player with the demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, management, and peers.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex RF systems with an aptitude to find creative, logical and effective solutions.
• Knowledge of RF Circuit Design, including amplifiers, filters and components
• Experience in RF analysis, requirements derivation, and system design.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with RF/digital equipment test and measurement techniques
• Experience with RF Front-end design
• Familiarity with EW, radar and/or communication technologies. Familiarity with wireless protocol PHY layers.
• Experience with signal detection, classification, direction finding and geolocation.
• Experience with MATLAB for modeling and simulation with Simulink experience as a plus. Familiarity with Python or LabVIEW for rapid prototyping features and automating testing.
• Experience in concept creation and rapid-prototyping a plus.
• Existing SECRET clearance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to RF analysis activities to develop requirements and design specifications
• Modeling and simulation of complex embedded RF systems
• Designing, Developing, Documenting, testing RF Circuits and systems, including amplifiers, and antennas
• Perform hands on testing and troubleshooting of RF systems using a range of equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generator, oscilloscopes and Network analyzers
• Working with software-defined radio (SDR) systems and interfaces including waveform development and testing
• Train and mentor junior engineers

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level