Sr. RF Design Engineer-Communications

Senior RF Design Engineer - Communications
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Position Location: Huntsville AL
Position Type: Full-Time Hybrid
Pay Range: $140k - $185k annually
Relocation assistance

Secmation is hiring a Senior RF Design Engineer to support the development of advanced military communications systems. This role is ideal for an experienced hands-on engineer with strong expertise in RF and communications design including software-defined radios (SDR) signal processing and system-level integration.
The ideal candidate will contribute to the design development and validation of RF-based communication systems for mission-critical applications. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior technical leaders to deliver innovative and reliable solutions supporting national security.

What Youll Do
Contribute to the design and development of RF communication systems for defense and secure applications.
Develop analyze and validate models for communications and RF-based systems.
Design and implement signal processing algorithms.
Support software-defined radio (SDR) development using frameworks such as GNU Radio REDHAWK or similar.
Participate in system integration testing and validation activities including hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including software hardware and cybersecurity engineers.
Document technical work and present findings to internal stakeholders and program teams.

Required Qualifications:
Must have an active DoD Security Clearance
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
8 years of experience in RF systems communications engineering or related fields.
Experience in the design implementation and analysis of communication systems.
Proficiency with SDR frameworks such as GNU Radio REDHAWK or similar.
Experience with C/C for embedded or systems-level applications.
Experience with modeling simulation and system validation techniques.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with SATCOM tactical communications or radar systems.
Familiarity with adaptive tuning optimization and error correction techniques.
Experience supporting system integration and field testing.
Exposure to defense or government programs.

Work Environment
Hybrid role with on-site work required in Huntsville AL.
Core work hours are Monday to Friday with flexible 9/80 work schedules.
Collaborative fast paced and technically innovative environment with remote team integration.

Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary (based on experience and market conditions)
One-time signing bonus
Company equity
Relocation assistance
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
Paid time off & flexible work schedules
Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance (short & long-term)
401(k) retirement benefits with Company Contribution

About Secmation
Secmation is not a traditional IT company - we specialize in AI-driven software solutions embedded cybersecurity and secure RF systems for the defense industry. Our mission is to deliver next-generation secure technologies for electronic warfare autonomous systems and critical defense applications.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Secmation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age race gender orientation identity religion or veteran status.

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to government clearance requirements.
The salary range for this position represents a general guideline; however Secmation considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience education skills work location current market conditions and other bona fide data.

Required Experience:

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