ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - RF and System Engineer

San Antonio, Texas


Employer: Southwest Research Institute
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Who We Are:

The RF Engineering Section performs Electronic Warfare programs involving RF/antenna design, system/hardware design and communications signal processing engineering. Applications include a variety of platforms including shipboard, submarine and airborne platforms.

Objectives of this Role:

  • Support system engineering design, hardware development, engineering documentation, analysis, implementation, and test functions.
  • Participate as a system/hardware engineer on project teams developing Direction Finding, Signal Acquisition, and Electronic Warfare systems.
  • Participate in internal research programs involving RF/antenna and communications signal processing technology.
  • Participate in RF engineering and modeling for antennas.


Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

  • Perform system engineering functions that include design, develop, test, and support RF subsystems for communications applications, including radio direction finding, signal acquisition, and electronic warfare programs.
  • Assist with RF and antenna engineering and modeling for communication signal acquisition and electronic warfare applications.
  • Activities will include work at SwRI laboratories and may include short-term travel, both international and domestic, to government facilities and military bases for technical meetings and system installation.
  • Prepare technical documents, engineering drawings and support proposal preparations.
  • Direct interface with SwRI senior engineering staff and with customers, requiring a professional who can speak clearly and accurately convey technical information.


Requirements:

  • Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
  • 0-5 years: Experience/knowledge in RF and antenna systems, communications system design/testing, and communications signal processing. Must be familiar with MATLAB, Linux, and C/C++. Strong verbal and written communications skills are required.
  • 0-5 years: Experience/knowledge in computer electronics, system networking, and hardware integration are preferred.
  • 0-5 years: Experience/knowledge in RF and antenna modeling using WIPL-D and/or FEKO.
  • 0-5 years: Proficiency with the use of RF test equipment for the measurement of RF performance parameters for RF antenna and subsystems.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.


Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

For more information about this division, visit the Defense & Intelligence Solutions home page.

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An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

Created: 2024-09-09
Reference: 16-01413
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: San Antonio
ZIP: 78112


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