Senior RF Integration and Test Engineer

On Site in Woburn, MA

STR is focused on delivering National Defense capabilities by driving mission-focused strategies to develop advanced technology systems enabling products and solutions focused on achieving the customer vision. Our programs deliver sustainable, reliable, and cost-efficient capabilities focused on end-customer needs that function in operationally relevant environments and timeframes. We consider the entire lifecycle of the solution, from conceptualization and architecting, through development to deployment, while leveraging novel technologies to deliver first-of-a-kind systems.

We are seeking a Senior RF Integration & Test (I&T) Engineer in our Woburn, MA office to support integration and test of advanced multi-function RF systems. The I&T Engineer should have experience performing subsystem and system level integration and test of software and/or hardware components to include building test sets and test software to verify system interfaces and functionality implementation against requirements.   The I&T Engineer should have familiarity with automated test tools and techniques, writing and executing test plans and procedures, and contributing to system design packages.

This position offers the opportunity to work with leading domain experts in sensors development, data analytics, and cyber security. The RF I&T Engineer will be expected to work closely with development teams to execute system testing both in a lab environment as well as field tests.  This position is well suited for an engineer who has experience building DoD systems and is interested in hands on testing and fielding of novel systems developed by STR.

What you will do:

Working closely with domain experts, development teams, and systems engineers to design and develop hardware test sets and test software

Hands on integration work in both hardware labs and field-test environments to ensure that software and hardware components are integrated into the system according to specification

Experience in preparing and delivering briefings, familiarity with the execution of technical reviews (SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, TIMS, TRRs)

Work as an integral part of a product team on RF related programs supporting system/mission level integration and testing.

Document and independently execute test plans and procedures on RF systems

Perform data analysis and post processing on test data (e.g. IQ data) using MATLAB / Python or other software tools

Who you are:

This position requires an Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government

BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field with a 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 specifying aspects such as antenna patterns, environmental effects, link budgets, and frequency control related to radar and electronic warfare systems

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

Experience working in a Linux environment

Familiarity with containerized software such as Podman/Docker

Familiarity with C++ and C

Familiarity with Agile Systems Engineering using Jira, Confluence, BitBucket, Gitlab

Minimum of 2 years of experience testing RF systems

Travel required to support off site test events

Nice to Have:

Active Top Secret Security Clearance

Domain expertise in one or more of the following areas is desirable; Radar, Electronic Warfare, Antenna Apertures, Sensor Resource Management, Sea/Air/Space, Large-Scale Platform Test Systems, Cyber Physical Systems, Open System Architectures (UCI, OMS, COARPS)

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

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $138,000 - $185,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Final offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.