Principal RF Engineer
Principal RF Engineer
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Job Description
Company Overview:Dedroneis the worlds most trusted smart airspace security company. Hundreds of commercial government and military customers around the world rely on Dedrones comprehensive command and control (C2) solution to protect against the persistent and escalating threat from drones while enabling good drones to fly. By leveraging AI/ML Dedrone is the only solution that provides continuous autonomous interrogation and verification of drones that enables both multi-sensor and multi-mitigation options onto a single fused pane-of-glass. Whether on-premise / air-gapped or in the cloud Dedrone customers can easily detect track identify analyze and mitigate drone threats.
Your Impact
We are seeking a Principal RF Engineer with advanced expertise in RF front-end systems and antenna design to spear-head the development of high-performance Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms. You will be instrumental in architecting and implementing RF front ends with an emphasis on high-power amplifiers (>50dBm) LNAs and antennas capable of operating across broad and dynamic frequency ranges.
This role demands both technical leadership and hands-on design excellence supporting next-generation RF systems critical to our airspace security solutions.
What Youll Do
Location: Onsite in Sterling Virginia
- Architect and develop RF front ends including PAs LNAs and filters.
- Specify and integrate antennas for SDR platforms ensuring optimized performance across frequency bands and dynamic environments.
- Lead RF validation characterization and environmental qualification for field deployments.
- Collaborate with other RF engineers antenna experts hardware software and systems teams to optimize performance in real-world scenarios.
- Serve as a technical leader and mentor supporting the long-term roadmap and cross-functional integration
What You Bring
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering Physics or a related field (Ph.D. preferred).
- 8 years of experience in advanced RF system development particularly in SDR wireless or sensing domains.
- Demonstrated expertise in:
- Proficient in RF simulation and test tools (ADS HFSS CST MATLAB/Python VNA spectrum analyzer etc.).
- Deep understanding of propagation physics impedance matching linearity and thermal effects in RF systems.
- Experience with counter-UAS radar SIGINT or defense-oriented RF systems.
- Familiarity with SDR platforms such as USRP GNURadio or custom FPGA-based solutions.
- Experience with beamforming MIMO direction-finding or geolocation technologies.
- Proven record of patents publications or fielded RF systems.
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical Dental Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- And yes we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work
Dont meet every single requirement Thats ok. At Dedrone we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification listed here we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
The above job description is not intended as nor should it be construed as exhaustive of all duties responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
Dedrone is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Dedrones impact on the environment. All Dedrone employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental health and safety regulations policies and procedures. Dedrone employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice advances equity values diversity and fosters inclusion. Were committed to hiring the best talent regardless of race creed color ancestry religion sex (including pregnancy) national origin sexual orientation age citizenship status marital status disability gender identity genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process please email .
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Employment Type
Full Time
