Principal RF Systems Engineer (Phased Array)
- $200,000 - $240,000
- Gardena, CA
RF Systems Engineers who have Phased Array design ideally for defense applications, take a closer look!
A bit about us:
We are a defense technology company specializing in solid-state, software-defined directed energy systems designed to counter unmanned aircraft systems and optimize power efficiency in defense and commercial applications.
Why join us?
- 100% Medical Coverage (HMP or PPO)!
- 80/hrs sick pay and 19 paid holidays!
- 100% 40k match up to 6%!
- Paid Lunches!
- Cutting Edge R&D Environment!
Job Details
SUMMARY:
As our RF Systems Engineer, you will lead the architecture, design, calibration, and validation of Epirus high-power microwave phased array systems. They will define CONOPS, requirements, interfaces, and verification plans while collaborating with the RF design team. Ideal candidates have end-to-end phased array system design experience, from architecture trade studies to final integration and validation.
MUST-HAVES:
NICE TO HAVES:
TEAM SIZE / ENVIRONMENT:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
As our RF Systems Engineer, you will lead the architecture, design, calibration, and validation of Epirus high-power microwave phased array systems. They will define CONOPS, requirements, interfaces, and verification plans while collaborating with the RF design team. Ideal candidates have end-to-end phased array system design experience, from architecture trade studies to final integration and validation.
MUST-HAVES:
- Phased Array or Antenna Design.
- Systems Level experience making requirements.
- Taking a product from concept to production.
- ITAR Compliant.
NICE TO HAVES:
- Feeco or Grass (Optics tools for reflectors)
TEAM SIZE / ENVIRONMENT:
- Company size is about 180 people, and the RF team is 3 people as of now and growing.
- Environment is 70% Product and 30% R&D.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with the RF Design team to define and capture RF System architecture for Epirus phased array products
- Define and iterate on product concept of operations (CONOPS) for a variety of phased array applications
- Develop and own RF systems modeling artifacts such as system architectures, gain/loss budget, and end-to-end system power calculations
- Model and simulate phased array elements and systems in HFSS/CST or similar
- Develop and refine phased array calibration and verification methodology, including near-field probe testing
- Develop system-level test plans to exercise and measure the functionality and performance of RF systems in both indoor chambers and remote field test sites.
- Develop architecture and CONOPS of phased array-fed reflector systems, including simulations in TICRA/GRASP or similar
- Troubleshoot system-level RF issues/failures and provide recommended paths forward
- Hold design reviews and presentations with peers and act as an expert reviewer
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus in RF Engineering and phased array systems
- 10 - 15 years of industry experience, preferably with experience spanning the entire product lifecycle (Concept to Delivery)