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STR · 11 hours ago

Principal RF Systems Integration Engineer

positionAtlanta, GA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$206K/yr - $284K/yr
date8+ years exp

STR is a technology company focused on advanced sensor systems for national security. They are seeking a Principal RF Systems Integration Engineer to lead RF test and system integration activities, requiring deep expertise in RF and radar systems.

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Growth OpportunitiesbadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Lead RF testing, measurement, and characterization efforts across lab, integration, and system-level environments
Develop a deep technical understanding of a third-party radar system, including RF architecture, signal chains, modes, interfaces, and operational constraints
Define and own the RF systems integration approach for implementing a new mode on an externally developed radar
Translate system-level objectives into clear RF, interface, and integration requirements
Design and validate integration strategies, including RF interfaces, timing, control, and signal processing impacts
Collaborate closely with the external radar developer to resolve RF, system, and integration challenges
Lead integration test planning, execution, and analysis, including defining success criteria and validation methods
Identify risks and tradeoffs related to RF performance, integration complexity, and system compatibility
Serve as the technical lead and escalation point for RF systems integration issues
Communicate findings and recommendations to internal leadership and cross-organizational stakeholders

Qualification

RF systems integrationRadar systems expertiseRF test & measurementMatlabPythonC/C++Signal processingCustomer requirement translationCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Active Security Clearance, with eligibility to support special access programs, for which US Citizenship is required by the US government
PhD, MS, or BS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline with 8–10+ years of relevant experience depending on degree
Relevant experience designing, integrating and testing RF sensor and/or communication systems
Familiarity with RF component technology and performance characteristics
Strong scientific programming skills including Matlab, Python, Simulink and/or C/C++
Ability to translate customer requirements to determine research focus
Strong communication skills and the ability to describe complex technical concepts to fellow researchers as well as to non-technical people
Deep expertise in RF systems, radar systems, and RF test & measurement
Strong understanding of radar architectures, waveforms, modes, and RF signal chains

Preferred

Current TS/SSBI with SCI and ability to gain and hold SCI/SAP accreditations
Prior experience as a senior technical leader (e.g., Principal Investigator) for advanced development efforts in DoD programs
Prior experience integrating new functionality or modes into existing or third-party radar systems
Broad experience across multiple defense-related RF domain programs (e.g., Communications, Electronic Warfare, Radar, etc.)

Company

STR

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STR is built on people & technology platforms tackling tough problems in cybersecurity, distributed sensing & artificial.
dateFounded in 2010
location
Woburn, Massachusetts, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.str.us/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Matthew Turek
Chief Scientist, Intelligence Division
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