Senior RF Engineer

Job Description

The ideal candidates will possess experience in Radio Frequency ( RF ) systems far field and near-field antenna testing, FISINT or ELINT Technical Collection Systems.

They will possess strong communications and interpersonal skills, be a self-starter who will take initiative for helping manage key parts of complex technical developments and possess a desire and ability to work on multiple fast-paced projects.

Our unique team of technical and business disciplines provide operational support for Systems Engineer ing / Integration, Mission Planning, and Business Operations to multiple functional mission areas.

The team is responsible for technical design, operations, and mission planning and business operations for the full life cycle of customer specific operations (from concept through development and installation / O&M).

The Senior RF Systems Engineer will be responsible for the following but not limited to :

• Pe rf orm cascade analysis of RF parameter such as noise future and third order intercept point (IP3).
• Create and maintain RF Link budgets.
• Analyze and assess various RF systems pe rf ormance.
• Develop system requirements.
• Implementation and promulgation of SE processes and best practices.
• Evaluating Technical designs and system test plans.
• Providing technical feedback on designs.
• Supporting recurring program reviews.
• Evaluating engineer ing control gate entry / exit readiness.

While this role will accomplish most tasks On-site, Monday to Friday, Minimum TDY travel (

Required Skills

Required Qualifications :

• An Active / current TS / SCI with an active Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineer ing, science, technical, or related technical field and 12+ years of relevant experience;

master’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience; PhD and seven (7+) years of relevant experience.

• Experienced in far field and near-field antenna testing.
• Experience with engineer ing acceptance testing, integration, verification, and validation activities for complex systems.
• Firm understanding of how customer needs drive RF system requirements and be able to use those to derive RF system component level requirements (antenna gain , noise figure, etc).
• Experience creating and maintaining RF Link budgets.
• Experience analyzing and assessing various RF systems pe rf ormance.
• Experienced in analysis, design , and testing of reflector antennas, phased arrays and ultra wide-band antennas.
• Pe rf ormed cascade analysis of RF parameter such as noise future and third order intercept point (IP3).
• Knowledge / Experience related to antenna / feed design, modeling and testing.
• Willingness and ability to do domestic TDY’s, (approx. 1 X every 6 weeks). to contractor sites as needed. No OCONUS travel is expected but is available in some cases.

Desired Skills

Desired Qualifications :

• Master’s degree or higher in an engineer ing, science, or technical discipline and 15+ years of experience.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP) for Systems Engineer ing.
• Experience with scripting languages (MATLAB and Python).
• Experience with Linux.
• Previous experience with technical collection systems in the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Previous experience with FISINT or ELINT Systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Customer's processes and procedures to minimize the learning curve for project / task navigation.
• Demonstrated effective client management skills to include experience managing across offices and organizations.

Additional Details

REDLattice Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

About REDLattice

REDLattice is a mission-focused provider of technology and services for CNO and non-traditional mission support. Since 2012, we have helped our customers deliver mission success and solve some of their most complex challenges.

We provide full spectrum capabilities from finding vulnerabilities in target systems to deploying global infrastructure. Our expertise in vulnerability research (VR), tool development, malware analysis, reverse engineering (RE), and advanced operational capabilities allow us unparalleled ability to support our customers.

We are defined by our ability to rapidly design, develop, and implement cutting edge solutions.