Senior RF Seeker Engineer

Requirements

• We require U.S. citizenship.
• We require a U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance.
• We require a Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field such as Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
• We require 10 years of relevant experience in RF sensor systems, seeker design or analysis, or electronic warfare systems.
• We require a solid understanding of RF signal processing concepts, including apertures, radar waveforms, and electromagnetic propagation.
• We require proficiency with MATLAB for modeling, simulation, and data analysis.
• We require strong written and verbal communication skills.
• We require the ability to learn quickly and work both independently and collaboratively.
• We require the ability to provide technical direction to a small team.
• Preferred: active Top Secret clearance.
• Preferred: experience developing RF seeker algorithms in missile simulations up to 6 DoF fidelity.
• Preferred: experience with RF system modeling, performance prediction, and data analysis.
• Preferred: familiarity with RF seeker hardware, antenna design, or analysis of real-world RF data.
• Preferred: experience with digital signal processing and/or digital beam forming.
• Preferred: knowledge of electronic attack and protection methods.
• Preferred: experience with verification and validation processes in modeling and simulation.
• Preferred: strong skills in MATLAB, Python, and C++.

Responsibilities

• We work with customer requirements and partner with engineers and software developers to design and deliver simulation solutions for government clients and other key stakeholders.
• We identify and assess critical design considerations such as sensor selection, antenna architecture, and power needs, and connect them to seeker physical design.
• We design and document the RF sensor concept of operations, including operating modes, timelines, frequencies, pulse repetition rates, scan patterns, and waveform choices.
• We implement signal processing algorithms for detection, tracking, clutter reduction, and electronic protection.
• We solve highly complex technical challenges with innovative approaches.
• We determine and execute the actions needed to achieve the desired outcomes.
• We lead a small cross-functional team in a technical project lead role.

Company

We support the U.S. Navy and the Missile Defense Agency through trade studies, design prototyping, and analysis across radars, EO/IR sensors, RF seeker systems, electronic warfare systems, and weapon systems. We are hiring a Senior RF Seeker Engineer based in Columbia, Maryland, with potential on-site support at customer locations. This is a full-time role with a Secret clearance requirement and a salary range of $150,000 to $170,000.