RF Systems Engineer
@ SAIC

Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, United States
On Site
Posted 5 days ago

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Overview

SAIC is searching for an experienced Radio Frequency (RF) Systems Engineer to join our team at Nellis AFB, NV or Point Mugu, CA. The role supports the US Navy Jammer Technique Optimization (JATO) Group for Electronic Support (ES) and Electronic Attack (EA) capability development.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute unique concepts to a technical roadmap for RF technology capabilities on US Navy airborne stand-off/support jamming platforms.
  • Apply RF/microwave principles along with system and subsystem-level analysis methodologies.
  • Collaborate across teams, using strong verbal and written communication to develop requirements and present results.
  • Develop and execute experiments to assess subsystem effectiveness in lab and field environments, including military service-level events.
  • Assist in developing tools such as Target Return Emulators, Software Defined Radios, and automation software to support experimentation.
  • Establish guiding principles for jammers and receivers in stand-off jamming applications.
  • Utilize RF/microwave test equipment for data collection and analysis.
  • Apply Systems Engineering practices to develop requirements and perform trade studies for large naval EW acquisition programs.
  • Travel domestically or internationally to support collaborations, experimentation, and customer meetings.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree with nine (9) years of experience; four (4) years may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Required Skills

  • Experience in Electromagnetic Warfare engineering.
  • Defining, refining, and analyzing requirements to support the systems engineering process.
  • Programming with MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Required Clearance

Must have an active Top Secret SCI security clearance.

Desired Experience

  • FPGA programming in Electronic Warfare.
  • Defining and refining requirements with Cameo (or similar) using SYSML.
  • DRFM system design.
  • Fundamental Radar and/or Communications Systems knowledge.
  • Programming with Python.

Key skills/competency

  • RF engineering
  • Microwave principles
  • Systems analysis
  • Electromagnetic Warfare
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • RF testing
  • Requirements development
  • Experimentation
  • Communications
  • FPGA
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  • Customize your resume: Highlight RF and systems engineering experience.
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  • Practice technical interviews: Review RF and microwave principles.
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📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review RF/microwave theory fundamentals.
Practice MATLAB/Simulink coding challenges.
Study RF test equipment operations.
Review systems engineering trade studies.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a complex technical challenge.
Explain teamwork in experimentation processes.
Detail experience managing technical projects.
Discuss problem-solving in high pressure.

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