RF- Electrical Engineer

Company Overview
Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across domains. 

Capability Unit 

Metrea Algorithmics (MAX) provides unique engineering services, cloud-based cyber operations infrastructure, advanced tactics, techniques and procedures training, and a full suite of wireless communication surveys and reconnaissance sensors that enable real-time multi-domain awareness while enhancing command and control.  

Position Summary 

Reporting to the SHADOWLAB Engineering Lead, Electromagnetics and Cyber Group (EMCG), and supporting Metrea’s overall engineering efforts, the RF – Electrical Engineer will join our busy team specializing in state-of-the-art military communications and signals intelligence products. All our teams operate in a small agile environment which allows our engineering personnel to work independently on a wide variety of systems and products. Our mix of product development and R&D also provides our engineering staff with a constant flow of new and interesting projects.          

Role and Responsibilities 

• RF System Design & Analysis
  1. Design, develop, and optimize RF circuits, antennas, and communication systems.
  2. Conduct simulations and modeling for RF performance, impedance matching, and signal integrity.
• Testing & Troubleshooting
  1. Perform RF and electrical testing, debugging, and validation of hardware components.
  2. Use test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and oscilloscopes to diagnose issues.
• PCB Design & Integration
  1. Design and layout high-frequency PCBs, ensuring minimal signal loss and electromagnetic interference (EMI).
  2. Work closely with mechanical and software engineers for system integration.
• Compliance & Standards Adherence
  1. Ensure designs comply with industry standards such as FCC, ITU, MIL-STD, or IEEE.
  2. Conduct electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and EMI testing to meet regulatory requirements.
• Prototyping & Manufacturing Support
  1. Assist in the prototyping phase, working with contract manufacturers to transition designs into production.
  2. Optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, and reliability.
• Technical Documentation & Collaboration
  1. Generate detailed design documentation, test reports, and technical specifications.
  2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including firmware, mechanical, and systems engineers, to achieve project goals.

Skills and Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Math, or Physics.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout with Altium Designer.
• Experience and understanding of how to use electrical and RF test equipment, such as digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and network analyzers.
• Experience with integrating, testing, and characterizing RF components: power amplifiers, low noise amplifiers, switches, step attenuators, power meters, mixers, filters.
• Experience in creating functional block diagrams, system interface diagrams, and cable assembly drawing per ASME Y14.24. 
• Experience with integrating bench top/development board test setups including hardware, firmware, and software use and integration.

Our Culture 

Metrea’s single core value “rooted in humility” is supported by four key attributes; entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning & over-deliver which combined; form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. These attributes are explored during the hiring process, when we grow our teams and to continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, and how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for

Benefits

Health and welfare

Retirement plan eligibility

Work Authorization / Security Clearance
 Employee must be a US citizen.

AAP/EEO Statement
 Metrea Algorithmics (MAX) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
 This is a full-time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt employees must have the ability to be on-call and available outside of typical working hours, as business needs require.

Work Location

Huntsville, Alabama

Work Environment
This job operates in a clerical office and laboratory setting.

Physical Demands
This is a sedentary role; however, some physical abilities may be required. 

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform the responsibilities outlined in this job description to a satisfactory standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with additional needs to perform the essential functions.
 
 Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The role, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.