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Senior RF Engineer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Washington

AI generated summary

  • You need a BS/MS in electrical engineering or physics, 10+ years of RF subsystem design experience, radar waveforms knowledge, and an active SECRET clearance, plus various RF skills and tools proficiency.
  • You will design and verify RF subsystems, support hardware verification, collaborate on requirements, and analyze emerging RF seeker threats to report findings to stakeholders.

Requirements

  • BS or MS degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field.
  • At least ten (10) years of experience.
  • Experience with RF subsystem design in radar systems.
  • Experience with radar waveforms such as Linear FM (LFM) chirps and BPSK.
  • Experience with RF antennas and beamforming networks.
  • Experience with digital signal processing in radar applications.
  • RF test and evaluation experience using industry-standard RF laboratory equipment.
  • Working knowledge of an EM simulation tool (HFSS, CST Studio, Sonnet, ADS, HSPICE, SI-Wave) and MATLAB.
  • Active SECRET clearance.
  • Ability to maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
  • Reverse engineering experience of RF subsystems.
  • Experience with RF missile seekers; guidance, navigation, and control systems; target detection; and seeker decision logic.

Responsibilities

  • Design, model, and verify RF and mixed signal subsystem in seekers for threat simulators.
  • Support verification efforts for RF, analog, and digital hardware designs.
  • Deriving and trading requirements with subsystem engineers and component designers.
  • Perform analysis of emerging RF seeker threats and report findings to stakeholders.

FAQs

What is the focus of the RF Engineer position at i3?

The focus of the RF Engineer position at i3 is to support the Naval Research Laboratory's Tactical Electronic Warfare Division by designing RF subsystems for threat simulators and analyzing seekers.

What degrees are acceptable for this role?

A BS or MS degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field is required for this role.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

At least ten (10) years of experience in a relevant field is required.

What specific design experience is needed for the RF Engineer position?

Experience with RF subsystem design in radar systems, including knowledge of radar waveforms like Linear FM (LFM) chirps and BPSK, is needed.

What security clearance is required for this position?

An active SECRET clearance is required, with the ability to maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

What kind of software knowledge is required for this role?

A working knowledge of an EM simulation tool (such as HFSS, CST Studio, Sonnet, ADS, HSPICE, or SI-Wave) and MATLAB is required.

Is experience with RF missile seekers preferred?

Yes, experience with RF missile seekers, guidance, navigation, and control systems, target detection, and seeker decision logic is desired.

What are some of the benefits offered by i3 for this position?

i3 offers outstanding insurance coverage, a 401(k) match, health and wellness incentives, tuition and certification reimbursement, generous PTO, and a fun company culture with community engagement opportunities.

What is i3's corporate philosophy regarding their team members and customers?

i3's corporate philosophy is to leave their team members and customers better than they found them and to strengthen the Nation and the warfighter.

i3 is 100% team member owned company specializing in Virtual Training, C5ISR, and Cyber & Systems Engineering.

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2007
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

i3 is a 100% team member owned technically diverse business solving the Nation’s toughest problems. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, i3 is focused on providing superior engineering, training, analytical and technology development services to our Government and commercial customers. We strive to create a positive environment that enriches the lives of our team members through a commitment to excellence, with the intent to identify emerging needs, encourage innovation, and make a meaningful impact on our Nation, its allies, and our community. Our team members have a diverse set of technical specialties and capabilities, including: • Full Life-Cycle/C5 Engineering Services • Cyber Security & IT Innovative Solutions • Interactive Multimedia Instruction • UAS & Intelligence Training • Warfighter Readiness/Training & Education • Launch/Operations Crew Training • Digital Missile Simulation • Software & Security Engineering