Centauri is seeking an RF Radar Systems Engineer to join our team in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The candidate will support funded radar system programs.
Job Duties:
- Architect radio frequency systems and circuits for high frequency and microwave radar applications
- Design and Develop RF System/Subsystem Architectures consisting of antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission lines, waveform generation and digitizers
- Develop and allocate RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements
- Model RF system performance using MATLAB and Excel, and other performance analysis tools
- Prepare test methods and specifications to analyze and test RF hardware and firmware/software
- Work with a flexible schedule and be willing to travel occasionally to complete program objectives
Required Qualifications:
- MS or PhD degree in electrical engineering or physics with at least 5 years of experience in wideband RF design, preferably related to radar systems
- Programming experience in MATLAB. Familiarity with Ansoft HFSS or similar analysis tools is a plus
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Working knowledge of RF test methods and equipment
- Experience with basic hardware fabrication techniques
- Strong oral and written communication skills