Principal RF Design Engineer - SME Communications/Electronic Warfare $15,000 Signing Bonus | Relocation Assistance Provided | Location: Huntsville, AlabamaWe are seeking a highly experienced Principal RF Design Engineer to serve as a Subject Matter Expert in advanced communications and electronic warfare systems. This role is based in
Huntsville, Alabama, and includes
relocation assistance along with a
$15,000 signing bonus.
Position Type: Full-Time | HybridPay Range: $165k - $250k annually with annual bonus potentialHelp shape the future of Electronic Warfare.Secmation is seeking a Principal RF Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced military communications and electronic warfare systems. As a technical leader and RF Subject Matter Expert, you will design and deliver mission-critical capabilities that support the modern warfighter.
We're looking for a hands-on engineer with deep expertise in RF design for tactical communications, including SDR, SATCOM, or advanced radar systems. You'll provide technical leadership while contributing across the full development lifecycle-from architecture and design through testing and operational deployment.
Based in Huntsville, Alabama, you'll collaborate with defense customers and engineering teams to develop next-generation electronic warfare and resilient communications technologies that directly support national security.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead the design and development of advanced RF, radar, communications, and EW systems-including receivers, transmitters, front-end architectures, and tactical military communication solutions.
- Provide SME-level guidance across Electronic Support, Attack, and Protection (ES/EA/EP), applying deep knowledge of radar, COMINT, SIGINT, and threat modeling to shape system concepts and architectures.
- Develop and refine system models, simulations, and signal-processing algorithms in MATLAB/Python, transitioning concepts from analysis to embedded implementation.
- Drive systems engineering activities, including requirements development, system architecture, trade studies, and preparation for major design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
- Lead integration and test of RF/EW systems in lab and field environments, developing HWIL approaches, automated test procedures, and resolving complex RF or interoperability issues.
- Serve as a senior technical leader and customer-facing SME, mentoring engineering staff, guiding technical execution across projects, and presenting findings to internal leadership and government stakeholders.
Required Qualifications- Must have an active DoD Top Secret Clearance
- BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- 15+ years' experience in military RF systems including simulation, system design, software, and implementation of communication systems and EW
- Proficient in the design, implementation, and analysis of military communication systems including adaptive tuning, optimization, and error correction
- Experience in C/C++ for embedded applications
- Experience in Electronic Warfare (EW) system design and applications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment as part of a small team and execute complex development tasks with limited supervision.
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
- Relocation assistance
- Company equity
- 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 plus employer contributions
- And more!
