Lead RF Engineer (Engineer - RF 5)

HII's Mission Technologies division•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

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. 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: https://vimeo.com/732533072Come Join HII — Where Hard Stuff is Done Right!HII is seeking an accomplished and forward thinking Lead RF Engineer to guide the development of advanced systems and technologies within our Electronic Systems team in Syracuse, NY. In this leadership role, you will drive technical direction, mentor engineering teams, and ensure the successful design, integration, and delivery of cutting edge electronics and communication solutions. We are looking for a strong technical leader who is a self starter, thrives in complex environments, and can operate with minimal oversight while influencing both engineering outcomes and team success.As a Lead RF Engineer, you will be a key technical authority, regularly coordinating cross disciplinary efforts across software, hardware, mechanical, and product engineering teams. You will shape system architectures, oversee analysis and design activities, and engage with customers and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet mission and end user needs.

Requirements

9 years relevant industry experience with a Bachelor’s in a related field; 7 years with a Master’s; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Proven ability to lead cross functional engineering teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including customer and stakeholder interaction
Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and guide resolution of complex RF system issues
Strong knowledge of RF circuit design, including amplifiers, filters, and RF components
Experience in RF analysis, requirements derivation, and system level design

Nice To Haves

Experience leading RF/digital test and measurement activities
RF front end design leadership experience
Familiarity with EW, radar, and/or communications technologies and wireless PHY layers
Experience in signal detection, classification, direction finding, and geolocation systems
Proficiency in MATLAB modeling and simulation (Simulink a plus); familiarity with Python or LabVIEW for rapid prototyping and test automation
Experience leading concept development and rapid prototyping efforts
Existing SECRET clearance strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead RF analysis activities, driving requirements development and system architecture decisions
Direct modeling and simulation of complex embedded RF systems
Oversee design, development, documentation, and testing of RF circuits and systems, including amplifiers and antennas
Lead hands on testing, troubleshooting, and validation using spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers
Provide technical leadership for software defined radio (SDR) systems, waveform development, and integration
Mentor, train, and guide junior and mid level engineers, fostering technical growth and collaboration
Coordinate multi disciplinary engineering efforts to deliver high quality products on schedule
Serve as a primary technical interface with customers, management, and other stakeholders