Senior RF Systems Engineer - Birmingham, United States - Kratos Defense and Security

Kratos Defense and Security Birmingham, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

This position is a highly motivated and self-driven Senior-level role that will focus on the design and integration of RF systems for next-generations RF communications and radar platforms.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Design and integrate systems for customer, ground-based RF platforms.
Manage hardware design and integration in collaboration with electrical, software, mechanical engineers.
Participate in team assemblies to analyze, develop requirements, and make recommendations for moderate to complex systems.
Assess customer-driven requirements and flow down solutions to the integration team.
Establish calibration procedures and control systems for maintaining systems over time.
Develop procedures and processes for operating modems and SATCOM links.
Run data collection exercises and acceptance testing.
Analyze and interpret performance metrics such as SNR and BER.
Troubleshoot issues using simulations and bench-top test alongside RF and Software engineers.
Document block diagrams, schematics, and performance analysis in reports.
Perform independent critical thinking and creative problem solving for experimental systems.
Prepare specifications for purchase of materials, components, and equipment.
Directly manage integration tasks of RF integration as well as indirect dependencies, involving software, power systems and mechanical systems.

Other Job Functions

Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this position.
Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

US Citizenship required.
Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance at a level equivalent to Department of Defense (DOD) SECRET
Master's degree with 8-12 years' experience.
Expertise in modem operation and communication across radar or SATCOM assets
Knowledge of LEO and GEO satellite constellations.
Experience with RF bands for SATCOM and radar operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with MATLAB and Simulink.
Experience with digital signal processing (DSP)
Experience modeling/simulating RF architectures.
Experience with RFOF systems.
Experience in programming modems and networking multiple RF systems.
Strong mathematical/analytical problem solving skills.
Ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this position.

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work Environment & Conditions

This position involves work in an office and laboratory environment and could require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including:

Safety glasses
Hearing protection (varies based on tasks)
Shoe covers

Physical Demands

In performing the work for this position, the engineer must be able to:

Perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time.
Sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
Climb ladders and stairs in performing the work.
Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Travel

Moderate domestic (CONUS) travel required.

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