RF – Senior Principal Engineer (R4491)

What you'll do:

• Provide technical leadership to the RF team focusing on the VBAT product line.
• Quantify and optimize RF link performance, resolve defense/interference problems.
• Define system level and unit level design requirements and features for all RF systems.
• Improve design, test, and compliance processes for the engineering org. as it related to RF.
• Define test procedures, requirements, and train operators/technicians to execute accordingly.
• Help grow the team, provide hiring input, and mentor teammates.
• Establish and enforce team processes around design, test, review, cross-functional support, and regulatory compliance.
• Regularly communicate with the cross-functional team regarding RF status, risks, needs, plans, etc. 
• Provide technical design input/review to your team and other engineering teams.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within hardware development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and V-Bat reliability  
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

• Active U.S. Secret security clearance; Top Secret clearance strongly preferred
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience with RF systems
• Experience working on cross-functional teams involving EE, ME, SW, manufacturing, production, etc.
• Experience with technical mentorship/guidance of other engineers.
• Experience leading design work on the unit level and system level.
• Experience with quantifying and improving RF sensitivity performance.
• Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features and delivering outstanding outcomes.  
• Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed client expectations in a fast-paced environment.  
• Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of antenna design and aircraft level radiation performance analysis and simulation, utilizing tools such as CST & ANSYS. 
• Experience in RF and Antenna design, antenna coupling analysis for airborne V/UHF, L-band, S-band, GNSS, and MIL-SAT systems.
• Demonstrated RF analysis experiences in frequency planning, RF Co-site, Antenna Coupling, and the production of analysis report.
• Experience with EMI/EMC compliance techniques, with a particular emphasis on optimizing size, weight and power.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD 461 and MIL-STD 464 compliance requirements and test setups.
• RF system, subsystem and printed circuit assembly EMI/EMC simulation, test and mitigation.
• Experience working on cutting-edge autonomous robotic systems  
• Proven background in thriving within fast-paced environments, particularly within startup or R&D settings. 
• Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.