Senior RF Engineer – Electronic Warfare

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize RF systems, subsystems, and components with emphasis on electronic warfare and signal intelligence applications.

• Perform IQ data analysis, waveform characterization, and signal demodulation to assess and enhance system performance.

• Support the integration and testing of RF front ends, receivers, transmitters, and digital signal processing (DSP) chains.

• Conduct link budget analysis, spectrum analysis, and interference assessments for complex RF environments.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in hardware, software, and systems engineering to deliver mission-ready solutions.

• Prepare and present technical reports, design reviews, and analysis findings to stakeholders.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical strategy for RF/EW programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or related field.

• Professional experience in RF design, test, and analysis.

• Strong expertise in IQ data analysis, RF measurements, and digital signal processing.

• Hands-on experience with spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, oscilloscopes, and RF test equipment.

• Background in Electronic Warfare, Radar Systems, or SIGINT.

• Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, or other signal analysis tools.

• Strong understanding of modulation techniques, waveforms, and RF system architectures.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (where applicable).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in defense, aerospace, or secure communications projects.

• Knowledge of electronic countermeasures (ECM), electronic support measures (ESM), and electronic attack/defense systems.

• Experience in real-time IQ data acquisition and analysis.

• Prior service as a military RF specialist, EW operator/engineer, or defense contractor engineer.