Full Job Description
Requisition Number: 29907
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $99,161.00 - $140,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
Huntington Ingalls is currently seeking a motivated RF Engineer 3 to work in a team in the development of
advanced systems and technology. As part of our Electronic Systems team, located in Syracuse, NY, you will be
helping to advance leading edge electronics and communications technologies. We are looking for a candidate
who is a self-starter and can work with minimal oversight.
The RF Engineer must be a person who thrives on solving challenging technical problems. You will be working in a
multi-disciplinary team in the design, development, and delivery of products with a focus on the end
user/customer. The RF Engineer will regularly interface with, and coordinate the efforts of, a team consisting of
software, hardware, mechanical and product engineers.
Responsibilities: I want to and can do that!
• Contribute to RF analysis activities to develop requirements and design specifications
• Modeling and simulation of complex embedded RF systems
• Designing, Developing, Documenting, testing RF Circuits and systems, including amplifiers, and antennas
• Perform hands on testing and troubleshooting of RF systems using a range of equipment including spectrum
analyzers, signal generator, oscilloscopes and Network analyzers
• Working with software-defined radio (SDR) systems and interfaces including waveform development and
testing
• Train and mentor junior engineers
Requirements: I have already done that or have it!
• 5 years relevant industry experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant industry experience with
Masters in related field; 0 years' experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or
equivalent and 9 years relevant industry experience.
• Security Clearance Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government
security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• A team player with the demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with
customers, management, and peers.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex RF systems with an aptitude to find creative, logical and effective
solutions.
• Knowledge of RF Circuit Design, including amplifiers, filters and components
• Experience in RF analysis, requirements derivation, and system design.
Preferred Requirements
• Experience with RF/digital equipment test and measurement techniques
• Experience with RF Front-end design
• Familiarity with EW, radar and/or communication technologies. Familiarity with wireless protocol PHY layers.
• Experience with signal detection, classification, direction finding and geolocation.
• Experience with MATLAB for modeling and simulation with Simulink experience as a plus. Familiarity with
Python or LabVIEW for rapid prototyping features and automating testing.
• Experience in concept creation and rapid-prototyping a plus.
• Existing SECRET clearance is a plus.
Physical Requirements
May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
