RF System Architect with Security Clearance

AV, Inc. is seeking a visionary RF Solution Architect to serve as the ultimate technical authority for our next-generation Space RF and Digital Phased Array (DPA) product lines. If you are a recognized Subject Matter Expert in active electronically scanned arrays (AESA), satellite communications (SATCOM), or space-grade RF architectures, this is your opportunity to define the technology roadmap for future space missions.

You will act as the technical bridge between customer mission requirements, multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and strategic IRAD investments. What You Will Do (Key Responsibilities) Define the Technical Vision:
Architect scalable, modular, and high-performance digital phased array systems spanning RF, digital, FPGA, mixed-signal, and mechanical constraints. Shape Future Space Missions:
Act as the primary technical interface to defense and commercial space customers, converting operational CONOPS (Radar, EW, SATCOM) into elegant hardware/software solutions. Drive Strategic IRAD:
Guide internal research and development budgets to ensure our technology stays years ahead of the competition. Lead Captures & Proposals:
Own the technical architecture and write winning technical volumes for high-priority space program bids. Ensure Mission Success:
Partner with Product Line Chief Engineers to guide our designs through simulation, prototyping, system-level calibration, and flight-ready integration. Champion Modern Standards:
Drive the implementation of Modular Open Systems Approaches (MOSA) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) across the Space RF division.

What We Are Looking For (Required Qualifications)

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Phased Array Domain Expertise: 12+ years of engineering experience with a heavy focus on digital phased array architectures, RF front-ends, and high-speed mixed-signal interfaces (such as RFSoCs, ADCs/DACs). Space-Grade Architecture

Experience:

Proven track record architecting RF systems designed for low Earth orbit (LEO), GEO, or tactical space environments. Bid & Proposal

Experience:

Demonstrated success leading technical captures, writing technical volumes, and presenting complex architectures to DoD or commercial space customers. Systems Trade-Off Mastery:
Deep understanding of the trade spaces governing SWaP-C, beamforming networks, antenna array physics, thermal management, and digital signal processing (DSP). Security Clearance:
Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Preferred / Differentiating Qualifications Active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance. Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering with an RF/Electromagnetics focus. Experience implementing MOSA architectures (e.g., SOSA, OpenVPX). Hands-on familiarity with MATLAB, Python, System Vue, or HFSS for modeling phased array antenna patterns and system-level performance.

Proven history of mentoring senior engineering staff and driving cross-functional alignment across RF, FPGA, Software, and Mechanical disciplines. Clearance Level TS/SCI