Electronics Engineer

Electronics Engineer

We are seeking an Electronics Engineer to support our work with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) in Adelphi, MD. The Electronics Engineer will design, develop, and test RF and/or microwave systems architecture, components, and products. You will apply engineering theories and research techniques in the investigation and solution of highly complex and advanced technical problems on the forefront of new and existing Electronic Warfare (EW) technologies and Software Defined Radio (SDR) sensor systems. You will plan, conduct, and direct projects and coordinate the efforts of technical support staff in the performance of radar, communication systems, and phased array system designs.

The RF Engineer works directly with senior technical personnel, program managers, and external organizations in the planning, oversight, execution, and evaluation of multiple complex RF systems. HII has been providing engineering and management support to the U.S. Army Research Laboratory for over 20 years, conducting innovative research to provide the Army with affordable enabling technologies in sensors, EW, and RF system designs. We are seeking a candidate ready to explore these diverse technical areas within a state-of-the-art electronics research and development facility. Come be a part of this challenging and exciting opportunity! Come support our work with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and join a world class team of groundbreaking scientists and engineers! Details below!

You will be part of a team that includes experts in Integrated Circuits (ICs), RF engineering, and EW systems, with direct support from HII engineers and industry recognized subject matter experts. Our team members are expected to have a basic understanding of RF and SDRs and be able to collaborate with various engineering and non-technical staff.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Apply advanced signal processing concepts to problems in RF systems, radar sensing, and communications.
• Analyze, model, and interpret complex waveforms and sensor data, including developing or adapting algorithms for detection, estimation, classification, and interference mitigation.
• Support research efforts in areas such as adaptive filtering, spectral analysis, time‑frequency methods, compressive sensing, and statistical signal processing.
• Conduct exploratory R&D alongside researchers in physics, mathematics, and related science disciplines.
• Participate in designing and evaluating RF system architectures including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and novel sensing modalities.
• Assist with algorithm prototyping in software environments such as MATLAB, Python, or C/C++, and evaluate performance with laboratory RF equipment.
• Work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams on radar, EW, and next‑generation communications concepts.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and data packages to document methodology, results, and recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Electronics Engineer 2 - Master's degree from a top‑100 accredited institution in physics, mathematics, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, computer science, signal processing, or related fields.
• Electronics Engineer 3 - 3 years relevant experience with Master's degree from a top‑100 accredited institution in physics, mathematics, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, computer science, signal processing, or related fields.
• Background in signal processing theory or research.
• Experience in RF systems, radar, communications, or related electromagnetic systems.
• Proficiency in mathematical modeling and algorithm development.
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain a clearance.

Preferred Requirements:

• Research‑oriented background such as thesis-based graduate work or experience in a physics/mathematics research group.
• Hands‑on experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and vector signal generators.
• Familiarity with radar or communications signal chains, RF front‑ends, or digital signal processing hardware.
• Experience with SDRs, FPGA‑based prototyping, or real‑time signal processing environments.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, and C/C++.
• Interest in advanced sensing, electronic warfare, spectral processing, or electromagnetics.