POSITION SUMMARY:

The RF and Electronics Engineer is a direct contributor and team leader with expertise in RF system design, electronic hardware development, PCB design and manufacturing, IoT systems, and enabling technologies. This position contributes to applied research, prototyping, system integration, and demonstration of advanced RF and electronic systems. The engineer supports one or more projects that demand multidisciplinary experience in the design, test, validation, and operation of RF and electronic systems, and leads engineering teams in the conduct of such work in a collaborative environment. As an IAE Engineer II, this individual may also contribute to the oversight and mentoring of junior engineers and interns, the review of work products, interfacing with customers and stakeholders, advising IAE leadership and staff to ensure successful completion of projects and contracts, coordination and contribution to documentation, and participation in interviews, hiring, and evaluation of junior engineers. The RF and Electronics Engineer must have deep experience in RF and electronic system design, PCB development, integration of IoT technologies, and testing across a wide frequency range. In-depth hands-on experience with engineering principles consistent with formal education, training, and practical application in RF, electronics, and embedded systems is required. Applicants for this position must have demonstrated relevant experience with Defense-related operational systems.

Applicants for this position must have demonstrated relevant experience with Defense-related operational systems.



SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be eligible for a TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:

The RF and Electronics Engineer is a senior technical contributor and lead for projects and a multidisciplinary team of engineers. Specific responsibilities include:

· Leads a team in conceptual design, development, fabrication, testing, documentation, and delivery of projects related to RF, electronic systems research and technology development.

· Works with engineering leadership and leads junior engineers and interns on assigned project tasks.

· Coordinates administrative tasks required for performance of project development tasks, including management of contract deliverables, procurement of project materials and equipment, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

· May serve as a Technical Lead on one or more projects as required.

· Reviews work products and artifacts produced by junior engineers and interns.

· Interfaces with stakeholders external to USF/IAE as needed to include: presenting technical briefings, reporting on projects and deliverables, supporting business development, and similar stakeholder activities.

· Advises IAE leadership and staff to help ensure projects align with the IAE strategic plan and make optimal operational decisions related to delivering on projects and contracts.

· Coordinates the writing of technical documentation to include: status reports, requirements documents, statements of work, design documents, technical proposals, and similar documentation.

· May participate in engineering staff interviews, hiring decisions, and evaluates junior engineers.