Senior RF Design Engineer - Communications
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Position Location: Huntsville, AL
Position Type: Full-Time | Hybrid
Pay Range: $140k - $185k annually
Relocation assistance
Senior RF Design Engineer to support the development of advanced military communications systems. This role is ideal for an experienced, hands-on engineer with strong expertise in RF and communications design, including software-defined radios (SDR), signal processing, and system-level integration.
The ideal candidate will contribute to the design, development, and validation of RF-based communication systems for mission-critical applications. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior technical leaders to deliver innovative and reliable solutions supporting national security.
What You'll Do
• Contribute to the design and development of RF communication systems for defense and secure applications.
• Develop, analyze, and validate models for communications and RF-based systems.
• Design and implement signal processing algorithms.
• Support software-defined radio (SDR) development using frameworks such as GNU Radio, REDHAWK, or similar.
• Participate in system integration, testing, and validation activities, including hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including software, hardware, and cybersecurity engineers.
• Document technical work and present findings to internal stakeholders and program teams.
Required Qualifications:
• Must have an active DoD Security Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in RF systems, communications engineering, or related fields.
• Experience in the design, implementation, and analysis of communication systems.
• Proficiency with SDR frameworks such as GNU Radio, REDHAWK, or similar.
• Experience with C/C++ for embedded or systems-level applications.
• Experience with modeling, simulation, and system validation techniques.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with SATCOM, tactical communications, or radar systems.
• Familiarity with adaptive tuning, optimization, and error correction techniques.
• Experience supporting system integration and field testing.
• Exposure to defense or government programs.
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
• Company equity
• Relocation assistance
• 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 with Company Contribution
