Share Email Opening Title RF Microwave Design Engineer  Category Engineering   Description The Sensors Division focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems, particularly in the areas of airborne/surface-based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging and EO/IR sensing. Within this role, we perform work at full system prototypes, experiment campaigns and technology component development. Particular development roles include RF analog/digital hardware, acoustic hardware, signal processing algorithms, machine learning algorithms, tracking/fusion, as well as real-time embedded processor implementation. STR is hiring a RF Microwave Design Engineer who will be involved from the initial concept through design, prototype, development, test, and transition to production. The RF Engineer will design custom microwave circuits, custom PCBAs, and integrate with existing elements into systems and subsystems. The RF Engineer will also analyze high level system requirements and perform the design, simulation, prototyping, fabrication, integration, and testing of advanced RF and microwave systems and components. Additional duties include participating in a small multi-disciplinary team working together on a variety of challenging tasks. Duties will include but are not limited to: Building Radar, EW, and Comms RF architectures. Engaging with system engineers to develop and document RF/Microwave hardware requirements Developing and analyzing Microwave and RF system architectures including frequency planning, system link budget analysis, cascade analysis, spur analysis, phase noise, gain, IP2/IP3, and noise figure performance Performing trade studies, modeling, simulation, and other forms of analysis to predict component and subsystem performance. Designing and evaluating complex multi-chip PCBA designs from DC to 40GHz Analyzing Microwave and RF designs using electromagnetic simulation tools such as MWO, ADS, HFSS, CST or other design and simulation tools Designing frequency conversion, amplifier design, and analog filter design, interfacing to antennas and phased arrays Developing test plans and performing design verification in the lab Owning the Microwave and RF design from requirements to implementation in a dynamic environment Mentoring junior engineers and technicians   Position Requirements Required Skills: US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance BS in Electrical Engineering (advanced degree preferred) 10+ years of relevant industry experience. RF/Microwave design experience to include analysis and design of components and circuits from DC to 40GHz Expertise in RF cascade analysis and systems analysis Expertise in design and simulation tools such as MWO, ADS, HFSS, CST, or similar Experience with microwave submodules such as MMIC’s, combiners, dividers, low-noise amplifiers, pre-selectors, filter banks, mixers, Phased-locked-loops (PLLs), and Local Oscillators (LOs) Experience with RF component design Experience with 3D simulation of electrical interconnects and transmission lines Hands on experience with microwave measurements including using spectrum analyzers, Real-time Spectrum Analyzers (RSAs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) and Performance Network Analyzer (PNAs) Knowledge of receiver and transmitter design Understanding of state of the art technologies that drive RF performance Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to work cross functional team in a dynamic environment Desired Skills: Experience with antenna design Experience with phased array design   About the Organization Systems & Technology Research (STR) is a rapidly growing technology company with locations north of Boston, MA, Arlington, VA and near Dayton, OH. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security, trying to understand how to protect our society: from stopping malicious botnet attacks, to understanding cyber vulnerabilities, providing next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare to developing artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us. STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, but you go home at night knowing that you pushed the forefront of technology and made the world a little safer. We recognize that the world is changing, that it is becoming more connected than ever before, making things change faster than before, and reshaping society in the process. We all want to understand this changing world and leave it better for our work. We're not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe!   EOE Statement STR is fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@stresearch.com and provide your name, phone number and email address. US Citizenship is required for all positions.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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