Senior RF Engineer

Senior RF Engineer – Scientific Research Corporation

Innovate and advance cutting‑edge radio frequency technologies for the U.S. Government and industry partners.

• Identify, define, and solve complex RF system problems requiring high ingenuity and innovation.
• Design, develop, integrate, test, and field RF systems within project schedule and funding constraints.
• Collect and translate customer requirements into detailed specifications.
• Provide technical direction and assist in resolving technical issues with customers, partners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Deliver complex technical presentations to program management and customers; lead major program reviews and proposal activities.
• Conduct extensive research and analysis to enhance technical and economic development; produce deliverable engineering products.
• Apply theoretical expertise in radio wave propagation, digital signal processing, RF and digital hardware design, communications theory, waveform development, and electronic warfare systems.
• Lead and provide functional guidance to engineering teams.
• Seek new business opportunities in related technical areas; identify new customers and develop additional tasking with existing customers.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with ten or more years of work‑related experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, problem‑solving, and planning skills.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, MathCAD, radar signal and data processing toolsets, and root cause analysis of RF systems.
• Knowledge of sensor signal processing, detection, probability and statistics; experience integrating sensor, shooter, and command and control systems.
• Knowledge of sensor array processing methods, antennas, and propagation.

Ten or more years of work‑related experience; U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a top‑secret/security clearance (SCI). No travel required.

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence.

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

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Mid‑Senior level – Full‑time