Principal RF Engineer, EW
Core
Design and develop complete RF radio architectures (receivers, transmitters, transceivers) and signal chains for next-generation electronic warfare platforms.
Role type
Principal RF Engineer (Electronic Warfare)
Builds
Hardware-enabled, software-defined electronic warfare systems
Domain
Defense / Electronic Warfare / RF Engineering
Required skills
RF receiver/transmitter architecture design, high-speed data converter integration, synthesizer and LO design, circuit modeling and simulation, RF test equipment proficiency, PCB design and bring-up
Preferred skills
3D EM modeling, nonlinear circuit simulation, RF filter design, FPGA integration, embedded Linux, Python for automation
Technologies
Ansys Electronics Desktop, Cadence AWR Microwave Office, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes
Responsibilities
Architect RF up-conversion and down-conversion signal chains, model and simulate active/passive RF circuits, select and integrate high-speed ADCs/DACs, design clock trees and oscillators, perform system-level spur analyses, own radio PCBA design through NPI
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC