Senior RF Electrical Engineer - Poly Req'd

The Patriot Group

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program.
  • 5 years of experience in RF propagation modeling and RF spectrum analysis.
  • 5 years of experience integrating various sensor systems and UAS technology.
  • 5 years of experience in system design and testing of complex systems.
  • 5 years of hands-on experience with fiber optics, ethernet, or microwave systems.
  • 5 years of experience in technical electronics testing and maintenance utilizing specialized equipment.
  • 5 years of experience preparing and delivering technical presentations.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the subject matter expert on Electronic Warfare (EW) for the program.
  • Advise the Program Office on all technical decisions for sponsor systems.
  • Oversee the integration of RF, optical, and sensor systems into operational environments.
  • Evaluate and test new technology and system designs for effectiveness.
  • Conduct briefings and prepare reports for varied audiences.
  • Manage travel logistics for approximately 10% of the role.

Benefits

  • Voted #1 Best Place to Work by Virginia Business Magazine.
  • Opportunity to work in a veteran-owned and operated global company.
  • Exposure to high-threat environments and unique operational settings.
  • Collaborative work culture that values employee development and technical expertise.
Full Job Description
Senior RF Electrical Engineer

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Work Location: Herndon, VA

Clearance: TS/SCI W Poly

Shift: Day

Travel: 10%

We are looking to hire a Senior RF/Electrical Engineer to join our team in Herndon, VA. This position reports to the Program Manager.

The Senior RF/Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the following:

The Senior RF/Electrical Engineer serves as the subject matter expert on EW for the Program. Their primary function is to serve as the technical advisor to the Program Office on all Sponsor technical decisions. The Sponsor anticipates travel to be approximately 10 percent of the year to CONUS locations.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related engineering field degree) from an
  • Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program.
  • Five years of experience with RF propagation modeling and RF spectrum analysis.
  • Five years of experience integrating long-range camera systems, to include visual and infrared spectrums), radar systems, radio frequency (RF) systems, and other sensor systems related to UAS, cUAS, and RCIEDs.
  • Five years of experience in the testing and evaluation of new technology, system design, and requirements development complex technical systems.
  • Five years of experience with fiber optics, ethernet, or microwave systems for content delivery and control.
  • Five years of experience in technical electronics testing and maintenance utilizing spectrum analyzers, signal generators, voltage meters, network and cable continuity and verification test equipment.
  • Five years of experience in briefing preparation, presentation, and delivery of verbal and visual reports to both technical and non-technical audiences.


Required Security Clearance:
  • TS/SCI W/Poly


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Masters or Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering (or an equivalent engineering field degree) from an ABET accredited program.
  • Experience with requirements development, system design and integration and evaluation of long-range camera and ground and air surveillance radar systems
  • Experience related to installation, testing, and maintenance of both fixed site and mobile UAS and RCIED platforms
  • Experience with installation of systems at domestic and overseas facilities utilizing fiber optics, ethernet, and microwave systems for content delivery and control.
  • Service in the foreign field to include hostile, austere, and denied areas and conflict zones
  • Experience in the development of Human-machine interface (HMI) requirements for system control and situational awareness display(s).
  • Experience managing, providing guidance, and being responsible for the work of other RF/Electrical engineer(s).
  • Experience building Artificial Intelligence capabilities


Physical Requirements:

This position requires lifting, standing, walking, sitting, and bending throughout the workday.

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