RF Engineer

The Homeland Protection Systems Group works with the U.S. Government and other stakeholders to develop, assess, and rapidly transition advanced technologies to address emerging national security priorities in the homeland. In recent years, the group has successfully deployed innovative technology solutions to safeguard the National Airspace, population centers, and critical infrastructure. Leveraging our expertise in complex systems analysis, advanced algorithm development, and hardware prototyping, our team of analysts, engineers, and technologists applies cutting-edge techniques in data analysis, predictive analytics, and systems engineering to solve complex Homeland Protection problems and strengthen national security.

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities
• 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, beampattern 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.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• 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

Technical

Skills:

• 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

Other Requirements:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work both…