RF Engineer, Entry/Mid-Level

Overview

SimTech, Inc., recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places for Working Parents , is seeking a RF Engineer, Entry/Mid-Level to join our dynamic and diverse team in Huntsville, AL. This is an upcoming opening with opportunities for growth and professional development. In this role, the RF Engineer will support the design, development, testing, and evaluation of advanced RF sensor and seeker systems for Department of Defense applications. The role involves developing RF/microwave hardware, conducting system analysis and prototyping, performing laboratory and field testing, and analyzing performance data to validate system capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced RF/microwave system and subsystem hardware designs as part of RF Sensor and Seeker systems.
• Perform analysis, prototyping, and end item development and evaluation in laboratory and field test environments.
• Provide Department of Defense support in the RF characterization and definition of new RF signal generation systems.
• Perform lab testing of developed RF/microwave hardware.
• Utilize vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and anechoic chambers to complete analysis.
• Perform analysis of measured data from laboratory and/or field testing of in-house developed hardware and systems.
• Compare expected performance or truth data to actual measured performance.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 4 to 10 years demonstrated relevant experience.
• Demonstrated thorough understanding of radar systems, specifically as applied to missile seeker technology.
• Experience with coherent waveform modulations such as Linear-FM (LFM) chirps, Barker codes, BPSK, etc.
• Experience with magnetron-based and solid-state amplifier transmitter systems.
• Experience developing algorithms for Fast-Fourier Transform (FFT), Constant False-Alarm Rate (CFAR), and reconstructing Range/Doppler maps from In-Phase/Quadrature stored data applications.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and interpret requirements, data sets, reports, and specifications.
• Characterize the RF signal generation properties of new hardware under development, fabricate and calibrate RF hardware, and then perform radar level assessments of RF performance.
• Expertise in RF techniques, RF hardware systems and components, RF signal generation, and programming in MATLAB and Python to modify existing code and write new code to acquire and analyze data.
• U.S. Citizenship with an active Secret security clearance and ability to maintain required clearance.
• A self-starter, team player with a desire to work with a team of engineers, integrators, analysts, and others in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and perform general office functions.

Experience With MATLAB, Python

• Preferred experience with MATLAB and Python programming.

Physical Description

Employees in this position will work primarily in a general office/cubicle setting and a laboratory/testing environment using standard office equipment and various electronic testing equipment. The role may involve moving and testing equipment of various weights, using protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and protective hearing and footwear, and traveling occasionally for assigned work. The position may require varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidavit

SimTech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SimTech, Inc. is a committed EOE/Vet/Disabled employer. Simulation Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. SimTech participates in E-Verify.