Senior RF Signal Processing & Communications Engineer
$107,900–$195,050 year
On-siteHuntsville, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Lead technical analysis and test strategies for advanced tactical data links and communications systems supporting U.S. Army and DoD missions. Develop methodologies, plans, and procedures for laboratory, field, and flight test activities while executing system integration, instrumentation, and post-test analysis. Evaluate waveform performance, RF link quality, and system resilience against vulnerabilities under operationally representative conditions. Collaborate with government stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to inform technology development and acquisition decisions. Present technical findings to leadership and provide mentorship to junior engineers. Requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or Master's with 6 years, plus a SECRET security clearance and Huntsville, AL residency.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering field
- Minimum of 8 years of experience (for Bachelor's degree)
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering field
- Minimum of 6 years of experience (for Master's degree)
- Experience leading technical analysis or test activities for RF communications systems
- Strong understanding of RF theory, including propagation, modulation, synchronization, and link budget analysis
- Strong understanding of digital communications concepts, including modulation, coding, filtering, synchronization, waveform design, and signal processing
- Experience troubleshooting RF, networking, or communications systems in laboratory, field, or flight test environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop technical reports, briefings, and present engineering recommendations
- Must be a US citizen
- Possess and maintain an active SECRET security clearance
- Must be a resident of Huntsville, AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area
Desired Qualifications
- Master's or Ph.D. with an emphasis in electromagnetics, RF engineering, digital communications, or signal processing
- Experience with Common Data Link (CDL), tactical data links, software-defined radios (SDRs), SATCOM, or resilient communications
- Experience supporting electronic warfare (EW), spectrum operations, or anti-jam (AJ) and low probability of detection (LPD) assessments
- Top Secret eligibility
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