RF Engineer (Engineer - RF 3)

HII•Syracuse, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners. Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. Come Join HII! Where Hard Stuff is Done Right! 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