Engineer - Research Engineer - Rf And System Engineer

Key Skills

C Programming, C++, Design, Effective communication skills, Image signal processing, Linux Operating system, MATLAB Programming, Teamwork

Job Description

Who We Are:

The RF Engineering Section performs Electronic Warfare programs involving RF/antenna design, system/hardware design and communications signal processing engineering. Applications include a variety of platforms including shipboard, submarine and airborne platforms.

Objectives of this Role:

• Support system engineering design, hardware development, engineering documentation, analysis, implementation, and test functions.
• Participate as a system/hardware engineer on project teams developing Direction Finding, Signal Acquisition, and Electronic Warfare systems.
• Participate in internal research programs involving RF/antenna and communications signal processing technology.
• Participate in RF engineering and modeling for antennas.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Perform system engineering functions that include design, develop, test, and support RF subsystems for communications applications, including radio direction finding, signal acquisition, and electronic warfare programs.
• Assist with RF and antenna engineering and modeling for communication signal acquisition and electronic warfare applications.
• Activities will include work at SwRI laboratories and may include short-term travel, both international and domestic, to government facilities and military bases for technical meetings and system installation.
• Applicant will prepare technical documents, engineering drawings and support proposal preparations.
• Applicant will have direct interface with SwRI senior engineering staff and with customers, requiring a professional who can speak clearly and accurately convey technical information.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 0-5 years: Experience/knowledge in RF and antenna systems, communications system design/testing, software implementation/scripting, and communications signal processing.
• Must be familiar with MATLAB, Linux, and C/C++.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills are required.
• 0-5 years: Experience/knowledge in computer electronics, system networking, and hardware/software integration are preferred.
• 0-5 years: Experience/knowledge in RF and antenna modeling using WIPL-D and/or FEKO.
• 0-5 years: Proficiency with the use of RF test equipment for the measurement of RF performance parameters for RF antenna and subsystems.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

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