RF​/EW R&D Engineer

Mid-Level Radio Frequency (RF) / Electronic Warfare (EW) Research & Development Engineer

SRC, Inc. is currently seeking a Mid-Level RF / EW Research & Development Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, sustainment, and advancement of next-generation RF and EW simulation capabilities. This role is heavily focused on research and development activities within a dynamic laboratory environment supporting prototype development, system integration, experimental testing, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) operations, and user demonstrations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong RF fundamentals, laboratory integration experience, and the ability to rapidly troubleshoot and adapt within fast-paced R&D efforts.

This position requires close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop, evaluate, and improve advanced electromagnetic environment simulation systems and supporting RF infrastructure.

• Research & Development Activities RF / EW System Development
• Support research and development of advanced RF, radar, and EW simulation capabilities
• Assist with integration, configuration, and evaluation of prototype hardware, RF subsystems, and experimental technologies
• Support development and execution of engineering assessment plans for new capabilities, hardware modifications, and software updates
• Participate in system characterization, performance analysis, and technical investigations to support engineering decisions

• Prototype Integration & Experimental Testing
• Configure and support experimental laboratory test environments for engineering development efforts
• Integrate Systems Under Test (SUT) with RF simulators, HITL systems, and supporting laboratory infrastructure
• Support iterative hardware and software testing, rapid troubleshooting, and implementation of engineering changes during development cycles
• Collect, document, and analyze test data to support engineering evaluations and technical reporting

• Technology Evaluation & Modernization
• Evaluate emerging RF and EW technologies to support future laboratory and simulation capabilities
• Assist with development of upgrade roadmaps and modernization recommendations for aging laboratory systems and infrastructure
• Support proof-of-concept demonstrations and advanced technology integration activities

• Laboratory Operations & HITL Support HITL & Lab Operations
• Configure and maintain HITL laboratory environments supporting R&D and engineering integration efforts
• Support daily laboratory operations including RF routing, equipment configuration, system verification, and troubleshooting
• Ensure laboratory systems are operational and available to support engineering development schedules and user demonstrations

• Demonstration Support
• Support Lead Engineers during internal and external technical demonstrations and evaluation events
• Assist with demonstration setup, system checkout, issue resolution, and operational support during live events

• Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Sustainment RF System Troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot complex RF and electronic systems to the subsystem and component level
• Utilize schematics, block diagrams, and technical documentation to isolate and resolve hardware and integration issues
• Repair or replace faulty cables, RF components, circuit cards, and supporting subsystems

• Preventive Maintenance & Calibration
• Perform preventive maintenance and sustainment activities on RF simulators, EW systems, and laboratory infrastructure
• Support calibration and verification activities for RF test equipment including:
• Vector Network Analyzers (VNA)
• Spectrum Analyzers
• Signal Generators
• Oscilloscopes
• Power Meters

• Process Improvement & Technical Documentation QA/QC & Engineering Documentation
• Develop and maintain laboratory procedures, test configurations, QA/QC checklists, and engineering documentation.
• Maintain logs of system performance, failures, troubleshooting activities, and corrective actions.
• Support trend analysis and reliability improvement initiatives including Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) tracking.

• Sustainment & Upgrade Planning
• Assist with long-term sustainment planning including inventory management, spare tracking,…