Senior RF/Electronics Engineer - 29690

HII's Mission Technologies division•Dayton, OH

3d•$90,727 - $165,610•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. Job Description This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with interest and expertise in mixed signal and RF circuits. You will gain hands-on experience with Radar, EW, and Communications hardware and have the opportunity to develop a unique expertise in critically important technology to the USAF and broader DoD. This position is located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) and is within a commutable distance from Beavercreek, Fairborn, Dayton, and Riverside. #LI-HB1

Requirements

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in realted field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field
Knowledge of analog electronics fundamentals to include basic resistor/capacitor/inductor circuits, CMOS/Bipolar transistor circuits, op-amp configurations, filter topologies, etc
Electrical schematic capture software package (Altium, OrCAD, KiCAD, etc.)
PCB layout techniques and best practices
System level RF parameters relevant to Radar and EW systems (antenna gain, amplifier gain and saturation, noise figure, knowledge of radar range equation, etc)
Embedded communications protocols such as I2C, SPI, and JTAG
Electronics lab test equipment to include oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, waveform generators, etc.
RF Test Equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and RF Signal Generators
Microcontroller programming (knowledge of embedded C or C++)
FPGA/Digital Design
Data analysis in MATLAB, Python, or similar analysis language
Technical Presentation
Work history in a cleared DoD environment
Current Active DoD Secret Clearance or Higher
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with advanced security checks

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree desired
Sufficient professional experience can waive degree requirements
PCB layout techniques and best practices
System level RF parameters relevant to Radar and EW systems (antenna gain, amplifier gain and saturation, noise figure, knowledge of radar range equation, etc)
Embedded communications protocols such as I2C, SPI, and JTAG
Electronics lab test equipment to include oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, waveform generators, etc.
Data analysis in MATLAB, Python, or similar analysis language
Work history in a cleared DoD environment
Microcontroller programming (knowledge of embedded C or C++)
FPGA/Digital Design
Technical Presentation

Responsibilities

Oversee the process of tracing PCB electrical connections to develop detailed board schematics sufficient for power on and interfacing/testing
Utilize systems level knowledge of Radar, EW, and Communications systems to build a functional understanding of how PCBs and electrical assemblies operate within the broader system
Develop non-intrusive solutions for instrumenting relevant electrical/RF signals for effective board and system level characterization
Repair of damaged components, characterizing relevant parameters and behavior of unknown components, building test fixtures for characterization, and reporting findings in a formal report or presentation format
Microcontroller/embedded computer programming and/or custom PCB layout as required to support characterization efforts
Assist in other efforts throughout the organization as the candidate’s skillset would lend itself and schedule/competing priorities would allow.
Pursue career relevant professional development (conferences, short courses, etc.).