Senior RF Electronics Engineer

About the role

Falcata's Product Solutions (PS) Division is currently seeking a Senior RF Electronics Engineer in Huntsville, AL with an educational and/or industry focus in the analysis and design of RF/microwave and analog/mixed-signal circuits and systems for RF sensors in precision weapons or electronic warfare domains.

Falcata offers a professional working environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package. Come and join our team!

Responsibilities

This position involves conceiving, design, implementing, and testing RF solutions such as proximity, height-of-burst (HOB), unmanned RF payloads, or seeker sensors spanning both development and manufacturing for missile, rocket, Electronic Warfare (EW), and/or gun-launched munition platforms. The individual in this position supports the product lifecycle across multiple product lines.

• RF, analog, and mixed signal circuit analysis, design, and testing.
• Perform design studies and analysis of alternatives.
• Collect and analyze RF performance data to validate expected versus measured data.
• Support all phases of detailed system and subsystem development activities, including upfront analysis, prototyping, end item development and evaluation in laboratory and field test environments.
• Test and debug designs using common lab equipment to include vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• Work within a multi-discipline team of systems, hardware, mechanical, software, and firmware engineers to build complete solutions and products.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team locally and across physical locations.

Required Qualifications

• BS and minimum 5-7 years of experience in industry
• Experience with the following areas is required:
• RF/Microwave circuit design & test
• Analog/mixed signal design & test
• Modeling, data collection, and analysis with scripting language tools (i.e., MATLAB, Python, MathCAD, etc.)
• Strong understanding of RF engineering principles including VSWR, Gain, Linearity, etc.
• Possess excellent organizational and communications skills.
• Able to prioritize work and maximize productivity.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS Degree & a minimum of 8-10 years industry experience
• Experience with Cadence OrCAD or similar schematic design software and understand board layout/stack-ups for RF designs
• Experience in implementing microwave structures (couplers, splitters, etc.) in artwork for visualization/block diagrams
• Experience with AnSoft/Ansys HFSS, AWR Microwave office, or similar simulation tools
• Experience with radar, SIGINT, and/or electronic warfare product development
• Experience with antenna measurement instruments and systems including Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Near Field and Far Field chambers, etc.
• Experience designing to and mitigating EMI/EMC requirements (i.e., MIL-STD-461 & 464)
• Experience supporting mature designs in a low/mid-rate production lifecycle.

Falcata Benefits

Falcata offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including Shared Ownership Plan,, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Parental Leave and much more.