RF/Microwave Design Engineer (Radar) with Security Clearance

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Job description

RF/Microwave Design Engineers (2) are needed to design, build, and integrate advanced HF and microwave radar systems. The ideal candidates would have a broad background with relevant system design, but would also be capable of diving deep into one or more of the various aspects of design realization. Successful candidates will develop system hardware platforms with the scope of work from system level tradeoffs to component selection, and also participate in defining requirements for subsystems and components. Activities include radar hardware architecture and detailed design and implementation, component selection, schematic capture, board layout, hardware testing. Tasks would also include development of test plans to evaluate radar systems and/or subsystems, executing tests, analyzing data, and evaluating the radar's performance. Skills Required:
•3 years or more of relevant design experience, hands-on radar systems design, system realization, and field testing of HF and microwave radar systems
• Wideband radar systems analysis and design, associated signal and data processing, radar calibration and testing
•Strong familiarity of RF component design, analysis, fabrication, and troubleshooting
•Strong familiarity with RF laboratory equipment including waveform generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers
•RF PCB Design
•Candidate should be familiar with digital receiver design, including direct detect (i.e. RF sampling) receiver architectures
•Candidates must have good organizational skills with the ability to complete assignments working independently and in a team environment
•Proficiency with MATLAB
•Candidate must have good organizational skills with the ability to complete assignments working independently and in a team environment, and effectively present results
•Effective communication with colleagues, sponsors, and other research sites
• MS plus 3 years minimum relevant experience, or BS plus 5 years minimum relevant experience. Other:
Work location: Hybrid - Individual works from home or off-site for a portion of their schedule and within a routinely commutable distance from the Lexington facility. Candidates should expect to be onsite 3 days a week on average. Clearance: Candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance to be considered for this position. Travel: Estimated at 15%. Domestic and International (Kwaj). Interview Process: Initial pre-screen with hiring manager. If candidate advances to next round, interviews will be with the Group Leaders and Technical Staff Team.

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