RF Hardware Engineer

Adelphi, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Highlights:

In this multi-year project you will help develop state-of-the-art systems that detect threat objects before they can cause harm. The system will help solve an urgent need to protect US military and civilian personnel abroad and at home.
You will be part of a dynamic team of engineers scientists and programmers. You will work with one of the nations premier laboratories alongside top-notch talent from the civilian contractor and military sectors and you will have access to advanced test equipment and analysis software.
In this project you will help develop a system-of-systems (SoS) approach that fuses data from radars and other sensors to provide real-time detection of threats. Your work will employ field data collections to obtain data for machine learning and you will be involved in designing the system from the ground up.
By applying your hands-on knowledge of RF hardware and system integration you will play a direct role in transitioning this technology from the laboratory to the battlefield.
In this role you will build your strengths in designing building and testing RF systems. You will be exposed to new analysis tools test equipment and test methods. Each day will present a new opportunity to learn and grow. Professional development is encouraged and expected at I-3.

Typical Day:

A typical day will be spent in the office and lab involving a wide variety of activities such as design and analysis testing and evaluation of algorithms and data visualization tools customer meetings and design review meetings.

Tasks:

We are seeking a Radio-Frequency (RF) Hardware Engineer with a strong system-level orientation to support the development integration and validation of RF hardware platforms. This role focuses on hands-on RF measurement characterization and troubleshooting of complete RF systems rather than detailed design of amplifiers or PCBs.

Perform system-level integration testing and characterization of RF subsystems.

Configure and operate RF test and measurement equipment including network analyzers spectrum analyzers oscilloscopes and related lab instrumentation.

Characterize RF performance metrics such as gain noise figure linearity phase noise spurious emissions and spectral compliance.

Work with software-defined radios (SDRs) to evaluate debug and optimize RF signal chains in both laboratory and system environments.

Support RF system troubleshooting across hardware firmware and signal-processing boundaries.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems firmware DSP test) to resolve RF performance issues and improve overall system behavior.

Document test procedures results and recommendations in clear technical reports.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and 5 years of experience.

Solid foundation in RF and microwave theory with practical experience at the system level.

Demonstrated proficiency using RF lab equipment such as network analyzers spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes.

Experience working with software-defined radio platforms and RF signal chains.

Ability to diagnose and resolve RF performance issues through measurement-driven analysis.

Desired Qualifications:

Will consider candidates with advanced degrees (MS or PhD). Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Experience with RF system integration validation or test engineering in a prototype environment.

Exposure to mixed-signal systems where RF hardware interacts closely with digital and software components.

This role is NOT primarily focused on discrete RF amplifier design low-level circuit design or detailed PCB layout. While general awareness of these areas is beneficial the primary emphasis is on RF hardware at the system and subsystem level measurement and performance validation.

Position Type Shift Information:

8 Hour Work Day
Hybrid but mostly on-site at Adelphi Lab Center

US Citizenship & US Clearance: US citizenship is required. Candidates should possess or be eligible to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Location: Hybrid but mostly on-site at Adelphi Lab Center Adelphi MD

Ideal Innovations Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran status.

Ideal Innovations Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience:

Highlights: In this multi-year project you will help develop state-of-the-art systems that detect threat objects before they can cause harm. The system will help solve an urgent need to protect US military and civilian personnel abroad and at home.You will be part of a dynamic team of engineers scie...

Highlights:

In this multi-year project you will help develop state-of-the-art systems that detect threat objects before they can cause harm. The system will help solve an urgent need to protect US military and civilian personnel abroad and at home.
You will be part of a dynamic team of engineers scientists and programmers. You will work with one of the nations premier laboratories alongside top-notch talent from the civilian contractor and military sectors and you will have access to advanced test equipment and analysis software.
In this project you will help develop a system-of-systems (SoS) approach that fuses data from radars and other sensors to provide real-time detection of threats. Your work will employ field data collections to obtain data for machine learning and you will be involved in designing the system from the ground up.
By applying your hands-on knowledge of RF hardware and system integration you will play a direct role in transitioning this technology from the laboratory to the battlefield.
In this role you will build your strengths in designing building and testing RF systems. You will be exposed to new analysis tools test equipment and test methods. Each day will present a new opportunity to learn and grow. Professional development is encouraged and expected at I-3.

Typical Day:

A typical day will be spent in the office and lab involving a wide variety of activities such as design and analysis testing and evaluation of algorithms and data visualization tools customer meetings and design review meetings.

Tasks:

Perform system-level integration testing and characterization of RF subsystems.

Configure and operate RF test and measurement equipment including network analyzers spectrum analyzers oscilloscopes and related lab instrumentation.

Characterize RF performance metrics such as gain noise figure linearity phase noise spurious emissions and spectral compliance.

Work with software-defined radios (SDRs) to evaluate debug and optimize RF signal chains in both laboratory and system environments.

Support RF system troubleshooting across hardware firmware and signal-processing boundaries.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems firmware DSP test) to resolve RF performance issues and improve overall system behavior.

Document test procedures results and recommendations in clear technical reports.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline and 5 years of experience.

Solid foundation in RF and microwave theory with practical experience at the system level.

Demonstrated proficiency using RF lab equipment such as network analyzers spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes.

Experience working with software-defined radio platforms and RF signal chains.

Ability to diagnose and resolve RF performance issues through measurement-driven analysis.

Desired Qualifications:

Will consider candidates with advanced degrees (MS or PhD). Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Experience with RF system integration validation or test engineering in a prototype environment.

Exposure to mixed-signal systems where RF hardware interacts closely with digital and software components.

Position Type Shift Information:

8 Hour Work Day
Hybrid but mostly on-site at Adelphi Lab Center

US Citizenship & US Clearance: US citizenship is required. Candidates should possess or be eligible to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Location: Hybrid but mostly on-site at Adelphi Lab Center Adelphi MD

Ideal Innovations Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran status.

Ideal Innovations Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience:

Key Skills

Electrical Engineering
System Design
C/C++
Computer Networking
LabView
PCB
5G
Sensors
Signal Processing
3G
Matlab
4G/LTE

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