Principal RF Systems Integration Engineer Job at STR (Atlanta)

Job Description

Lead RF test, measurement, and system integration activities in support of integrating a new operational mode onto an externally developed radar system. Serve as the technical authority for RF systems integration owning the end-to-end understanding of the radar, defining integration requirements, leading RF characterization and testing, and designing the technical approach required to successfully implement and validate our mode on the partner radar system.

Job Responsibility

Lead RF testing, measurement, and characterization efforts across lab, integration, and system-level environments
Develop a deep technical understanding of a third-party radar system, including RF architecture, signal chains, modes, interfaces, and operational constraints
Define and own the RF systems integration approach for implementing a new mode on an externally developed radar
Translate system-level objectives into clear RF, interface, and integration requirements
Design and validate integration strategies, including RF interfaces, timing, control, and signal processing impacts
Collaborate closely with the external radar developer to resolve RF, system, and integration challenges
Lead integration test planning, execution, and analysis, including defining success criteria and validation methods
Identify risks and tradeoffs related to RF performance, integration complexity, and system compatibility
Serve as the technical lead and escalation point for RF systems integration issues
Communicate findings and recommendations to internal leadership and cross-organizational stakeholders

Requirements

Active Security Clearance, with eligibility to support special access programs, for which US Citizenship is required by the US government
PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline with 8–10+ years of relevant experience depending on degree
Relevant experience designing, integrating and testing RF sensor and/or communication systems
Familiarity with RF component technology and performance characteristics
Strong scientific programming skills including Matlab, Python, Simulink and/or C/C++
Ability to translate customer requirements to determine research focus
Strong communication skills and the ability to describe complex technical concepts to fellow researchers as well as to non-technical people
Deep expertise in RF systems, radar systems, and RF test & measurement
Strong understanding of radar architectures, waveforms, modes, and RF signal chains

Nice to have

Current TS/SSBI with SCI and ability to gain and hold SCI/SAP accreditations
Prior experience as a senior technical leader (e.g., Principal Investigator) for advanced development efforts in DoD programs
Prior experience integrating new functionality or modes into existing or third-party radar systems
Broad experience across multiple defense-related RF domain programs (e.g., Communications, Electronic Warfare, Radar, etc.)

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