System One · 11 hours ago
RF Engineer
Morrisville, NC
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSystem One is a NC-based defense technology company developing disruptive systems in drone-based electronic warfare. They are seeking an innovative RF Engineer to design, build, and test advanced electronic systems, solving complex technical challenges in embedded systems and radio communications.
Staffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and develop advanced RF circuits and subsystems for phased arrays, transmitters, and receivers
Design, capture, and layout RF transceivers and high-speed mixed-signal PCBs
Work with matching networks, filters, LNAs, mixers, VGAs, PLLs/synthesizers, and VCOs
Apply best practices for EMI/RFI control and troubleshoot interference issues during design and test
Build and test prototypes using signal generators, spectrum analyzers, VNAs, power meters, and noise figure meters
Support integration of RF and microwave assemblies into drones and related systems
Analyze field performance data, identify root causes of performance issues, and implement corrective design actions
Collaborate with firmware engineers to define and validate embedded interfaces and control loops
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of RF design experience from concept through production
Strong understanding of impedance matching, Smith charts, IP3, IMD, phase noise, and harmonic distortion
Proficiency with PCB CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout
Hands-on experience with RF test equipment and prototype bring-up
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status
Preferred
Experience with antenna design or characterization
Familiarity with Altium Designer
Experience debugging EMI/EMC issues at board and system levels
Background in embedded software integration and RF control loops
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, resource-constrained startup environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven track record of problem solving and ownership from concept through field validation
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions for employees and their families.
401(k) and HSA, both employee-contribution plans.
Unlimited flexible paid time off for full-time employees.
Paid holidays.
All employees receive advance notice of company-wide breaks each year, which include a two-week winter shutdown, a one-week summer break in early July, and a Wednesday through Friday break over Thanksgiving.
Full-time employees receive these breaks as paid time off.
Full-time in-office employees also receive DoorDash-provided lunches four days per week, up to a daily limit.
All employees receive free DashPass.
Company
System One
System One is a professional staffing firms.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$301.8MKey Investors
TruistOaktree Capital ManagementProspect Capital Corporation
2021-01-28Debt Financing· $290M
2020-12-08Private Equity
2016-09-20Acquired
Leadership Team
Troy Gregory
Chief Executive Officer
Dan Moran
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-06
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