RF Systems Engineer
@ SAIC

Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, United States
On Site
Posted 3 days ago

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RF Systems Engineer at SAIC

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

Responsibilities

  • Contribute innovative technical concepts for RF technology on jamming platforms.
  • Apply RF/microwave principles and system-level analysis methodologies.
  • Collaborate through written and verbal communications with teams and management.
  • Design experiments and validate plans to trace requirements.
  • Conduct experiments in laboratory and field, including military events.
  • Develop tools such as Target Return Emulators and Software Defined Radios.
  • Establish guiding principles for jammers and receivers in stand-off jamming.
  • Utilize RF test equipment like network/spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes.
  • Apply Systems Engineering to support large naval EW acquisition programs.
  • Travel domestically or internationally to support experimentation and customer meetings.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelors and nine (9) years of experience; four (4) years accepted in lieu of degree.

Required Skills

  • Experience with Electromagnetic Warfare engineering.
  • Defining and analyzing requirements in systems engineering.
  • 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.
  • Experience with Cameo or SYSML for requirements refinement.
  • DRFM system design background.
  • Fundamental Radar and/or Communications Systems knowledge.
  • Programming with Python.

Key skills/competency

  • RF Engineering
  • Microwave
  • Systems Engineering
  • Electronic Warfare
  • MATLAB
  • Simulink
  • FPGA
  • SYSML
  • Communication
  • Experimentation

How to Get Hired at SAIC

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Emphasize RF and systems engineering experience.
  • Highlight relevant skills: List MATLAB, Simulink, and test equipment proficiency.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Review RF and microwave fundamentals.
  • Research SAIC: Understand their projects and defense focus.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review RF principles and microwave theory.
Practice MATLAB and Simulink simulations.
Familiarize with test equipment operations.
Study systems engineering trade studies.

Behavioral Questions

Explain past teamwork in technical projects.
Describe handling challenging project deadlines.
Discuss experiences managing technical experiments.
Share examples of effective communication.

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