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Our programs deliver sustainable, reliable, and cost-efficient capabilities focused on end-customer needs that function in operationally relevant environments and timeframes. We consider the entire lifecycle of the solution, from conceptualization and architecting, through development to deployment, while leveraging novel technologies to deliver first-of-a-kind systems.\nWe are seeking a Senior RF Hardware Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of advanced multi-function RF systems. You will collaborate with fellow researchers and engineers on multi-disciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions in areas of focus including exploration and demonstration of Radar and EW/RF convergence.\nIn this role, you will design and implement RF hardware with other senior Engineers for operationally relevant environments. This position will offer the opportunity for technical design, analysis, development, testing, and fielding of capabilities.\nThe successful candidate will have applicable knowledge in areas such as: RF, radar, communications systems, RF component specification and selection, analog and digital signal processing, software-defined radios (SDRs), FPGA firmware and hardware development, microcontrollers and embedded processors, physics modeling and simulation, systems engineering, and test & evaluation. This position requires skills in working with multi-disciplinary teams, design, development, and test activities, as well as proficiency in relevant technologies. Strong interpersonal, communication, and technical skills are required. Applicants are expected to be self-motivated, detail oriented and have ability to effectively communicate. \nWhat you will do:\nSupport development of RF hardware systems through the development lifecycle, from system requirements definition through to delivery\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements and specifications as they relate to assigned tasking\nUnder guidance from senior staff, design and implement hardware designs and support assembly, integration, and testing. Activities may include:Identify and select RF systems components (for example: active and passive devices, antennas, connectors, cables, physical enclosures, etc.)\nConduct supporting analyses to inform/justify decisions (e.g. RF link budgets)\nSupport assembly, initial operation, and check out of system (including definition of test plans)\n\nNear term tasking may be related to RF systems for airborne applications, but you may be tasked on other applications as needed\nWho you are:\nThis position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government\nApplicable knowledge of technical concepts related to RF systems and their principles of design, development, requirements verification, test planning, test execution, and data analysis.\nExperience in delivery of advanced development hardware.\nCapable of effectively working in a team environment, often under tight deadlines.\nExperience in providing information for briefings and technical reviews (SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, TIMS)\nBackground should include a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of applicable experience; Master’s degree. Equivalent experience will be considered\nNice to have:\nActive Secret or Top Secret security clearance\nDemonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: radar systems, electronic warfare, microwave engineering, analog and digital signal processing, embedded software development, physics modeling and simulation\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $175,000\nThe salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.\nSTR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.\nSTR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.\nSTR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.\n\nSTR is an equal opportunity employer. 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