RF Hardware Engineer with Security Clearance

Overview i3 has an exciting opportunity for a RF Hardware Engineer to support the Naval Research Laboratory, Tactical Electronic Warfare Division. The TEWD's mission is to protect the warfighter from emerging threats by advancing electronic warfare (EW) through RDT&E of current and future technologies. RF Hardware Engineers design and analyze RF components and circuit assemblies for radar systems. Responsibilities Design, develop, integrate, and test RF subsystem in seekers for threat simulators.
Perform analysis of emerging RF seeker threats and report findings to internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications Required: BS or MS degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field.
Minimum two (2) years of experience.
Experience with RF circuit board design and layout (Altium, Expedition, etc.).
Modeling and simulation of RF circuits using industry standard simulators (LTSpice, etc).
Working knowledge of transmission lines and their application to RF propagation modes (stripline/microstrip antennas, etc.).
RF test and evaluation using laboratory equipment (e.g. Keysight ADS, spectrum analyzer). Desired: Five (5) years of experience.
Knowledge of digital signal processing in radar applications.
Knowledge of RF antennas and beamforming networks.
Experience with RF front end design (e.g. antenna design). Security Clearance Active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain a Top Secret/SCI PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required. About i3 i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers. Perks of being a team member owner include: Long-term financial security Higher job satisfaction Greater job security Personal and professional growth Great company culture Other outstanding benefits: Excellent insurance coverage 401(k) match Generous PTO Health and wellness incentives Tuition and certification reimbursement Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us.