Electrical Engineer RF Hardware Design
Electrical Engineer RF Hardware Design
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$ 85150 - 153925
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Job Description
The Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a talentedElectrical Engineer RF Hardware Designto join an experienced high performing multidisciplinary team to create unique solutions to complex engineering challenges in our Huntsville AL location. The Electrical Systems Department is a designfocused group specializing in advanced hardware products. The individual selected for this position will be a design engineer with RF engineering skills. The individual must be a selfstarter with experience working with interdisciplinary teams to solve challenging technical problems. The engineer will work closely with hardware integrated into a diverse range of aerospace and military systems including manned/unmanned ground/air vehicles missiles radars and space systems.
The selected candidate will be expected to execute in a fastpaced small team environment through all phases of the hardware life cycle from conceptual development and detailed design through manufacturing qualification testing and postdelivery support. With a product focus the individualis also expected to actively partner with other engineers project managers technicians and customers to develop solutions that adhere to a diverse set of requirements.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth.
Primary responsibilities:
Design troubleshoot and test defensegrade mixedsignal electronics that implement embedded processors (FPGAs SoCs SoMs) ADC/DACs and power distribution networks in challenging SWaP packages.
Design troubleshoot and test RF PCBs modules and chassis across several high frequency bands (Lband Sband Cband Xband Kuband Kaband).
Collaborate with firmware/software engineers throughout product lifecycle to develop application software and test equipment.
Engage with manufacturing teams to employ DFM practices in product design and resolving technical issues that are discovered during the manufacture and test of deliverable hardware.
Integrate products into larger systems by working with system design teams.
Basic Qualifications
Candidate must possess a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or equivalent degree from an ABETaccredited institution.
Candidate must have at least four 4 years of experience in highspeed electronics design and/or RF hardware design or two 2 years with MS degree.
Candidate must demonstrate experience in the design test and manufacture of analog/mixedsignal PCBs or integrated RF/microwave assemblies.
Candidate must have handson laboratory experience with instrumentation test equipment and debug/test methods including use of network analyzers spectrum analyzers oscilloscopes signal generators etc.
Position requires candidates to be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multidisciplinary teams.
Candidate must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.
Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville North Alabama AL area.
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Preference shown to candidates who have experience and/or working knowledge of:
Developing exciter transmitter receiver and antenna subsystems
Modeling simulation design verification testing and characterization of RF circuits
Radar and communications principles
Industry standard EDA tools (Mentor Graphics Xpedition PADS Altium)
VPX/VNX FMC/FMC Open System Architectures
MATLAB and/or Python experience simulating radar and communication signal processors
EMI/EMC mitigation and test experience
Original Posting:
April 2 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $85150.00 $153925.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
