Senior RF/Electronics Engineer - 29690 *

Requisition Number: 29690 Required Travel: 0 - 10%Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/ExemptAnticipated Salary Range: $90,727.00 - $165,610.00 Security Clearance: Secret Level of Experience: Mid This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission TechnologiesLeadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.Job DescriptionThis is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with interest and expertise in mixed signal and RF circuits. You will gain hands-on experience with Radar, EW, and Communications hardware and have the opportunity to develop a unique expertise in critically important technology to the USAF and broader DoD.This position is located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) and is within a commutable distance from Beavercreek, Fairborn, Dayton, and Riverside. #LI-HB1Essential Job ResponsibilitiesPrimary Responsibilities: RF or High-Speed PCB Characterization (50%+): Oversee the process of tracing PCB electrical connections to develop detailed board schematics sufficient for power on and interfacing/testingUtilize systems level knowledge of Radar, EW, and Communications systems to build a functional understanding of how PCBs and electrical assemblies operate within the broader systemDevelop non-intrusive solutions for instrumenting relevant electrical/RF signals for effective board and system level characterizationSecondary Responsibilities (30-50%): Repair of damaged components, characterizing relevant parameters and behavior of unknown components, building test fixtures for characterization, and reporting findings in a formal report or presentation formatMicrocontroller/embedded computer programming and/or custom PCB layout as required to support characterization effortsOther (0-20%): Assist in other efforts throughout the organization as the candidate’s skillset would lend itself and schedule/competing priorities would allow. Pursue career relevant professional development (conferences, short courses, etc.).Minimum QualificationsDegree Requirements5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in realted field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field Master’s Degree desiredSufficient professional experience can waive degree requirementsExperience5+ years performing an electrical engineering role where knowledge was developed in at least some of the following areas Knowledge of analog electronics fundamentals to include basic resistor/capacitor/inductor circuits, CMOS/Bipolar transistor circuits, op-amp configurations, filter topologies, etcElectrical schematic capture software package (Altium, OrCAD, KiCAD, etc.)PCB layout techniques and best practicesSystem level RF parameters relevant to Radar and EW systems (antenna gain, amplifier gain and saturation, noise figure, knowledge of radar range equation, etc)Embedded communications protocols such as I2C, SPI, and JTAGElectronics lab test equipment to include oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, waveform generators, etc.RF Test Equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and RF Signal GeneratorsMicrocontroller programming (knowledge of embedded C or C++)FPGA/Digital DesignData analysis in MATLAB, Python, or similar analysis languageTechnical PresentationWork history in a cleared DoD environmentSecurity:Current Active DoD Secret Clearance or HigherMust be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with advanced security checksTravel:Very little required (<5%) but may be opportunity for travel if interestedDesired ExperiencePCB layout techniques and best practicesSystem level RF parameters relevant to Radar and EW systems (antenna gain, amplifier gain and saturation, noise figure, knowledge of radar range equation, etc)Embedded communications protocols such as I2C, SPI, and JTAGElectronics lab test equipment to include oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, waveform generators, etc.Data analysis in MATLAB, Python, or similar analysis languageWork history in a cleared DoD environmentMicrocontroller programming (knowledge of embedded C or C++)FPGA/Digital DesignTechnical PresentationPhysical RequirementsMay require working in an office, industrial, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.Meet HII’s Mission Technologies DivisionOur team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.Why HIIWe build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. 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