RF Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented applicant with experience in radars, RF design, and signal processing. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in radio frequency engineering, with a focus on phased array radar systems, signal processing, digital beamforming, cognitive radar, antenna calibration, and analysis. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects relevant to critical national priorities, with an emphasis on air surveillance, air defense, UAS, counter‑UAS, counter‑swarm, and weather forecasting mission areas.

• Design, develop, calibrate, test, and assess phased array radar antennas and systems.
• Develop and implement digital beamforming algorithms and architectures.
• Perform signal processing analysis for radar detection, tracking, and imaging applications.
• Execute modeling, simulation, and analysis of phased array antennas and RF subsystems.
• Perform system‑level performance analysis, including array calibration, beam pattern optimization, and adaptive processing techniques.
• Develop and execute test plans for phased array radar prototypes in laboratory and field environments.
• Analyze radar performance metrics including detection probability, false alarm rates, and resolution capabilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including systems engineers, signal processing specialists, software developers, and algorithm designers.
• Analyze and troubleshoot RF and beamforming performance issues and implement solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for internal stakeholders and sponsors.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in phased array systems, digital beamforming, and advanced signal processing.
• Ideate and develop novel concept designs and new project initiatives.

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related technical field, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, applied mathematics, computer science, or a related technical field with 4 or more years of relevant professional experience.

• Strong understanding of phased array radar principles, architectures, and operation.
• Experience with digital beamforming techniques and implementations.
• Proficiency in radar signal processing including detection algorithms, clutter mitigation, and target tracking.
• Experience with RF simulation and design tools.
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or similar languages for algorithm development and analysis.
• Knowledge of array antenna design, calibration techniques, and beam steering methods.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment and phased array measurement techniques.
• Understanding of adaptive beamforming and space‑time adaptive processing (STAP) concepts.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Experience with active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar systems.
• Knowledge of advanced digital beamforming architectures including hybrid beamforming and fully digital arrays.
• Experience applying artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to radar signal processing, beamforming optimization, or target recognition.
• Knowledge of cognitive radar concepts and adaptive waveform design.
• Familiarity with air surveillance, air defense, UAS, counter‑UAS, counter‑swarm, and/or weather forecasting mission areas.
• Publications or patents in phased array technology, digital beamforming, or radar signal processing.
• Active security clearance.

This position involves working in both laboratory and office settings. Some travel may be required for field tests, technical meetings, or collaboration with sponsor organizations.

• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support.
• Collaborative work environment with access to advanced technology research and development across a variety of mission areas and research fields.
• Opportunity to contribute to high‑impact projects…