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RF Design Engineer Location: Raleigh, NC | Baltimore, MD area | Huntsville, AL Position Type: Full-Time | Hybrid
Join the Future of RF Engineering
Secmation is hiring an RF Design Engineer to support the development of advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) systems. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact, mission-critical projects involving the design, modeling, and testing of cutting-edge EW hardware and software. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, the engineer will research radar and communications systems, develop RF algorithms and hardware, and validate system performance through simulations and live testing.
What You'll Do
* Analyze radar, communications, and other RF-based threat systems to support EW system development.
* Develop detection, identification, and jamming techniques against real-world threats.
* Design and implement signal processing algorithms for RF and EW applications.
* Build and validate models for RF and EW platforms.
* Conduct system-level testing and evaluation in laboratory and field environments.
* Support hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing, scenario development, and mission simulations.
* Document and present technical findings to internal teams, government stakeholders, and program leadership.
Required Qualifications
* Current DoD Security Clearance Required (any level)
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
* 5+ years of relevant experience in RF systems, electronic warfare, or signal processing.
* Familiarity with threat emitter characterization and EW techniques.
* Proficiency with tools such as MATLAB, Python, C++, or similar environments for data analysis and modeling.
* Have experience designing digital receivers and electronic warfare systems using software-defined radios (SDRs)
* Experience with tools such as STK, GNURadio, or EW simulation environments.
* Experience using RF lab equipment to verify RF/EW designs (e.g., spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
* Experience with real-time signal processing on embedded platforms (FPGA, GPU, etc.).
Work Environment
* Hybrid role with on-site work required in Raleigh, NC, Baltimore, MD area, or Huntsville, AL.
* Core work hours are Monday to Friday, with flexible work schedules.
* Collaborative, fast-paced, and technically innovative environment with remote team integration.
Compensation & Benefits
* Competitive salary (based on experience and market conditions)
* One-time signing bonus
* Company equity
* Relocation assistance
* 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
* Paid time off & flexible work schedules
* Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
* Life and insurance (short & long-term)
* 401(k) retirement benefits
About Secmation
Secmation is not a traditional IT company - we specialize in AI-driven software solutions, embedded cybersecurity, and secure RF systems for the defense industry. Our mission is to deliver next- secure technologies for electronic warfare, autonomous systems, and critical defense applications.
Visit www.secmation.com to learn more about our work and impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Secmation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to, ,, ,,, or veteran status. U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to government clearance requirements.
The salary range for this position represents a general guideline; however, Secmation considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
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