Senior RF Electronics Engineer

TSC•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Falcata’s Product Solutions Division is seeking a Senior RF Electronics Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama. The role focuses on the analysis and design of RF/microwave and analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems for RF sensors in precision weapons or electronic warfare domains. The engineer supports product lifecycle activities across multiple product lines, spanning development and manufacturing for missile, rocket, electronic warfare, and gun-launched munition platforms. The position involves conceiving, designing, implementing, and testing RF solutions such as proximity and height-of-burst systems, unmanned RF payloads, and seeker sensors. The engineer contributes to system and subsystem development from upfront analysis and prototyping through end-item development, laboratory evaluation, and field testing, working with multidisciplinary engineering teams. Falcata describes its work environment as professional and stable and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree and 5–7 years of industry experience.
Experience in RF/microwave circuit design and testing.
Experience in analog/mixed-signal design and testing.
Experience with modeling, data collection, and analysis using scripting tools such as MATLAB, Python, or MathCAD.
Strong understanding of RF engineering principles, including VSWR, gain, and linearity.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize work and maximize productivity.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance.
U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and 8–10 years of industry experience.
Experience with Cadence OrCAD or similar schematic-design software and understanding of RF board layouts and stack-ups.
Experience implementing microwave structures, such as couplers and splitters, in artwork for visualization or block diagrams.
Experience with AnSoft/Ansys HFSS, AWR Microwave Office, or similar simulation tools.
Experience with radar, SIGINT, and/or electronic warfare product development.
Experience with antenna measurement instruments and systems, including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and near-field and far-field chambers.
Experience designing to and mitigating EMI/EMC requirements, such as MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464.
Experience supporting mature designs in a low- or mid-rate production lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Conceive, design, implement, and test RF solutions, including proximity systems, height-of-burst systems, unmanned RF payloads, and seeker sensors.
Perform RF, analog, and mixed-signal circuit analysis, design, and testing.
Conduct design studies and analyses of alternatives.
Collect and analyze RF performance data to validate expected performance against measured data.
Support all phases of detailed system and subsystem development, including upfront analysis, prototyping, end-item development, and laboratory and field-test evaluation.
Test and debug designs using common laboratory equipment, including vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
Work with systems, hardware, mechanical, software, and firmware engineers to develop complete solutions and products.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams locally and across physical locations.
Support product lifecycle activities across multiple product lines, including development and manufacturing.