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Job Summary Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics is looking to add a Principal RF/Systems Engineer to our elite engineering team! The Principal RF/Systems Engineer will be responsible for systems engineering duties for radars, missile fire control systems, communications, and other RF systems, subsystems, or components. Activities include analyzing/modifying existing designs, leading new development of hardware and software components for RF and radar systems, analysis of radar test data (field data, verification, and troubleshooting), verification and validation planning. If you possess the ability to complete a technical project independently; mentor and coach other engineers; and work cross-functionally to coordinate resolution of technical issues, apply today! Location Sensors Center of Excellence - Largo, FL (preferred) Engineering Center of Excellence - Burnsville/Eagan, MN Computing and Networks Center of Excellence - Johnstown, PA Job Responsibilities Review, define and/or manage specifications and requirements, and develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems Drive technical problem resolution and completion of activity on time and budget Document component and subsystem specifications and requirements Provide budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments Ability to define and complete technical projects independently Analyze designs for troubleshooting/resolving performance issues and for new business opportunities Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems, and services Support program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements Develop prototypes to retire key development or production risks Communicate clearly (written and oral) with manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and the customer Interact with technical management, other professionals, technicians, and support personnel to coordinate, recommend, and confer regarding technical activities and progress Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings as a representative of DRS Execute integrated design activity for pulsed radar systems, including RF hardware design (transmitters, receivers, antennas), Mechanical design, Signal processing algorithm integration, and overall performance analysis in relevant military environments Ownership of the overall radar system cost, performance, and schedule envelope, to meet specific customer needs in countering present and future threats Job Responsibilities (cont.) Specific activities may include: Technical leadership for engineering on radar and other RF system designs Act as internal and customer subject matter expert (SME) for assigned system(s) Technical point of contact and lead, in preparation of complex small and large proposals and new business pursuits Provide technical expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel Systems/Product/RF: Technical Leadership responsibilities in architecture definition, development, modification and analysis of radar and RF Systems, as well as analog and mixed-signal devices such as amplifiers, filters, and ADCs. Contribute to RF requirements analysis, definition, and management. Conduct functional analysis, performance analysis (e.g., Instantaneous Dynamic Range, Noise Figure, Pass Band Response, etc.), interface analysis, and definition for the design, integration, and verification of RF components, equipment, and systems. Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with existing processes or products and make modifications and improvements as needed. Compile and evaluate process or product design and test data. Evaluate and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products or processes. Verification: Involved with the verification and validation of new and/or existing systems/sub-systems. Includes test planning, procedure development, and test execution to verify product design or validate functional operation in the intended environment. Includes documentation of results for use in formal reports. May include development of test hardware and software. May include system/sub-system hardware and software debug, as well as test hardware and software debug. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience Fluency in technologies and application domain Ability to lead a technical group independently U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment. The salary range for this position is $115,000/year-$195,000. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable). Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage. Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr SES-Government Solutions

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