Senior RF Engineer

HRL Laboratories•Calabasas, CA

1d•$193,700 - $248,250•Onsite

About The Position

HRL Laboratories pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science, delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace, and defense. HRL advances critical missions for its customers, helping them remove limitations and create competitive advantage. For over 70 years, HRL has built a rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM, HRL prioritizes purpose over profit. HRL Laboratories develops radiofrequency, millimeter-wave, and electro-optical sensors using state-of-the-art materials and fabrication processes to deliver agile, mission-ready systems. Our high-performance solutions are highly integrated, architecturally low cost, and optimized for size, weight, and power efficiency. The Sensing and Communication Systems Division is seeking a highly experienced candidate to lead next-generation RF & mmWave technologies from research and development (R&D) into prototypes/products such as active electronically scanned arrays (AESA) and electrically small receivers and transmitters for sensing and communication applications. This role will be instrumental in developing and supporting technical strategies and roadmaps, leading engineering teams, and driving the development of innovative products for customers.

Requirements

20+ years of technical and leadership experience in research and product development within the defense industry for RF & mmWave technologies with an emphasis on radar and communication systems/payloads.
Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline
Experience with advanced microelectronic packaging and manufacturing of RF microsystems & subsystems.
Knowledge of high frequency and RF simulation tools (e.g. ADS, MWO, VSS, SystemVue) and electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g. HFSS, CST).
Familiarity with silicon and III-V MMIC technologies.
Understanding of DoD missions and technology acquisition process
Familiarity with regulations and standards for military (MIL-STD) and RF hardware
Experience implementing system engineering principles and working with technical teams to ensure compliance with best practices.
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor large multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end development life cycle, from conceptualization to deployment
Provide strong technical leadership and guidance to all engineering disciplines including hardware, software, system integrations, and tests
Oversee the system architectural design and technical integrity ensuring all engineering activities and developments comply with customer requirements
Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the product lifecycle, from conceptual design through deployment
Conduct technical reviews, provide guidance and make critical technical decisions on complex engineering challenges
Drive R&D initiatives, exploring emerging technologies to maintain our competitive edge and introduce disruptive capabilities
Write invention disclosures, publish papers, brief customers, and lead in proposal/marketing activities