Senior RF Systems Engineer - Kratos Defense

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

This position is a highly motivated and self-driven Senior-level role that will focus on the design and integration of RF systems for next-generations RF communications and radar platforms.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Design and integrate systems for customer, ground-based RF platforms.
• Manage hardware design and integration in collaboration with electrical, software, mechanical engineers.
• Participate in team assemblies to analyze, develop requirements, and make recommendations for moderate to complex systems.
• Assess customer-driven requirements and flow down solutions to the integration team.
• Establish calibration procedures and control systems for maintaining systems over time.
• Develop procedures and processes for operating modems and SATCOM links.
• Run data collection exercises and acceptance testing.
• Analyze and interpret performance metrics such as SNR and BER.
• Troubleshoot issues using simulations and bench-top test alongside RF and Software engineers.
• Document block diagrams, schematics, and performance analysis in reports.
• Perform independent critical thinking and creative problem solving for experimental systems.
• Prepare specifications for purchase of materials, components, and equipment.
• Directly manage integration tasks of RF integration as well as indirect dependencies, involving software, power systems and mechanical systems.

Other Job Functions

• Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this position.
• Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Keyword: Radio Frequency (RF); Senior RF Engineer
Required Experience:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

• US Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance at a level equivalent to Department of Defense (DOD) SECRET
• Masters degree with 8-12 years' experience.
• Expertise in modem operation and communication across radar or SATCOM assets
• Knowledge of LEO and GEO satellite constellations.
• Experience with RF bands for SATCOM and radar operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink.
• Experience with digital signal processing (DSP)
• Experience modeling/simulating RF architectures.
• Experience with RFOF systems.
• Experience in programming modems and networking multiple RF systems.
• Strong mathematical/analytical problem solving skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this position.

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment & Conditions

This position involves work in an office and laboratory environment and could require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including:

• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection (varies based on tasks)
• Shoe covers

Physical Demands

In performing the work for this position, the engineer must be able to:

• Perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time.
• Sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
• Climb ladders and stairs in performing the work.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. 

Travel

Moderate domestic (CONUS) travel required.

From: Kratos Defense