Senior RF Integration and Test Engineer

The role

The Senior RF Integration and Test Engineer will design and develop hardware test sets and test software. They will perform hands-on integration and testing of RF systems in lab and field environments.

What you will do

• Design and develop hardware test sets and test software
• Perform hands on integration work in hardware labs and field-test environments
• Prepare and deliver briefings and execute technical reviews
• Work as part of a product team on RF related programs
• Document and independently execute test plans and procedures on RF systems
• Perform data analysis and post processing on test data using MATLAB, Python or other software tools

Required qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance
• U.S. citizenship is needed
• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong RF fundamentals including cascade analysis, transmission line theory, and filtering
• Proficiency in digital signal processing concepts including IQ sampling, digital modulation, signal analysis, and multichannel coherency and alignment
• Experience designing tests for RF systems including antenna patterns, environmental effects, link budgets, and frequency control
• Perform subsystem and system level integration test of firmware, software and/or hardware components and assemblies
• Experience with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzer, signal generator, network analyzer, power meters, and high-speed oscilloscopes
• Proficiency in testing RF Systems utilizing high speed analog to digital convertors including software defined radios
• Proficiency in one of the following: Python, MATLAB

Nice to have

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance
• Domain expertise in Radar, Electronic Warfare, Antenna Apertures, Sensor Resource Management, Sea/Air/Space, Large-Scale Platform Test Systems, Cyber Physical Systems, Open System Architectures (UCI,
• Previous experience with Ansible, Podman/Docker, Unit Test Frameworks, Artifactory
• Experience capturing and communicating test results and metrics for external audiences
• Proficiency in automated test tools and techniques
• Proficiency in bash scripting
• Familiarity with containerized software such as Podman/Docker
• Familiarity with C++ and C
• Familiarity with Agile Systems Engineering using Jira, Confluence, BitBucket, Gitlab

About the company

STR is a technology company focused on delivering National Defense capabilities through advanced technology systems. They specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security.