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Job Summary
We are looking for Sr. RF Engineer that will work individually with our teams engineers, management and subcontractors to develop competitive solutions for contract R&D and product development proposals
Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
Develop RF / Microwave SMS solutions to meet requirements using steady-state modeling and dynamic modeling; assess cost, risk, and compliance for the solution; and ensure all design work has been validated and thoroughly documented prior to release.
Assess product performance against requirements through direction of verification / validation testing, evaluation of compliance matrix, and failure mode analysis.
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines as required and appropriate to coordinate systems activities and ensure thorough, accurate documentation of those activities.
Work in an integrated product team to incorporate SMS solutions into products including participation in the assessment of performance.
Communicate challenges, approaches, and results both within the team with customers, and support the Project Line Manager in setting and meeting costs and schedules.
Maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art signal mitigation system solutions through participation in professional organizations, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and engaging in educational opportunities.
Position Qualifications
Experience and Skills
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Proven track record of solving complex RF and microwave electronic design challenges.
Technical expertise in the area of radar cross section (RCS) reduction for radomes and antennas.
Demonstrated experience in analysis, design, and testing of RF materials, subsystems, and systems, especially for DoD applications, radars, and signal mitigation systems.
Knowledge of RCS reduction techniques and RCS validation testing.
Experience developing electromagnetic models and simulations for RF systems using codes such as HFSS, CST, MATLAB
Hands on experience in fabrication process development, testing and characterization of RF components, subsystems, and systems.
Ability to support concurrent activities and tasks in multiple programs.
Experience in writing, winning, and executing R&D contracts and grants for DoD and / or other US government agencies.
Ability to work with Defense Prime Contractors and DoD SMEs
Understanding of electromagnetic fundamentals.
Experience in the application of design of experiments (DOE) methodologies
Ability to work in an integrated product / process team environment.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Ability to travel, as required, to prospective and existing customers and vendors, attend conferences and trade shows.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interface with internal and external stakeholders, document and present results, analyses and design efforts
Education
PhD or MS with 5 years of experience in RF, microwave frequencies or related.
Antenna Research Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries encourage diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race / Color / Gender / Sexual Orientation / Gender / Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Veteran
Salary : $110,000 - $155,000
