Forterra · 12 hours ago
Multifunction EW RF Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$205K/yr - $255K/yr
7+ years expForterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement, focusing on enhancing systems for the U.S. Department of Defense. They are seeking a Multifunction EW RF Engineer to design and integrate RF sensing capabilities for autonomous vehicles, ensuring wideband spectrum awareness and effective communication in electromagnetic warfare.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Design, integrate, and test RF front end design & subsystems supporting EMSO and EW sensing, including antennas, RF front-end components, and software-defined radios (SDRs)
Develop RF architectures that enable wideband spectrum awareness, direction finding, and spectrum agility across VHF, UHF, and lower SHF bands
Work with external vendors and partners to specify, evaluate, and validate custom RF components or subsystems when required to ensure Forterra’s systems can support a wide array for tasks
Rapidly prototype RF systems using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) or government off-the-shelf (GOTS) components, balancing speed, performance, and system maturity
Perform RF field testing, system demonstrations, experimentation, and validation
Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to integrate RF hardware into autonomous vehicle platforms, considering antenna placement, grounding, shielding, and enclosure considerations
Diagnose and resolve RF performance issues including interference, data rate/bandwidth limitations, and RF chain degradation in real-world environments
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience designing, building, and testing RF or wireless systems from concept through deployment
Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, including antenna theory, array processing, RF propagation, impedance matching, filtering, and low-noise amplification
Experience analyzing RF system performance using link budgets, VSWR, noise figure, and dynamic range
Practical experience across a broad range of frequencies, from VHF and UHF through lower SHF
Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate RF concepts clearly to non-RF engineers
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Preferred
Familiarity with EMSO, EW, or SIGINT systems and spectrum-awareness workflows
Experience with antenna arrays, phased arrays, beamforming, or RF direction-finding techniques
Knowledge of digital signal processing techniques for RF systems
Programming experience (Python, MATLAB, C/C++) for RF test automation and data analysis
Experience integrating RF systems onto platforms
Prior experience working in fast-paced, small-team, or field-focused development environments
Benefits
Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
$9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.
Company
Forterra
Forterra delivers autonomous mission systems for defense.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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