What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrial Engineer (RF & Modeling) - Point Mugu, CA position at F3EA Inc?
Job Summary
F3EA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (RF & Modeling) to lead the design, analysis, integration, and evaluation of advanced Blue Water Instrumentation (BWI) capabilities at the Point Mugu Sea Range.
This role is central to addressing critical gaps in Over-the-Horizon maritime instrumentation, telemetry relay systems, command-and-control experimentation, and range safety support.
The Senior Electrical Engineer will operate at the intersection of RF system design, modeling and simulation, and real-world test execution, translating complex requirements into fielded capabilities. This position requires a technically deep, mission-focused engineer capable of both architecting systems and validating them through experimentation in operational environments.
This role is designed for a senior engineer who can bridge advanced RF theory with real-world application, delivering operational capability through rapid R&D, experimentation, and field integration. Success in this position requires both technical depth and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic, mission-driven environments.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of RF and electrical systems supporting BWI instrumentation and telemetry capabilities
- Develop and apply modeling and simulation tools to analyze system performance, link budgets, propagation, and system behavior in maritime environments
- Design and integrate RF communication systems, telemetry links, antennas, and signal processing components
- Conduct RF analysis, including spectrum utilization, interference mitigation, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) considerations
- Support system architecture development, including trade studies, requirements analysis, and performance optimization
- Integrate RF and electrical systems with mechanical, software, and network components within multi-disciplinary prototypes
- Support test planning, execution, and post-test analysis, including data collection and performance validation
- Lead troubleshooting of RF, electrical, and system-level issues during lab and field operations
- Provide technical oversight for prototype development, integration, and installation (I&I) efforts
- Develop and review technical documentation, including design packages, test plans, reports, and briefings
- Collaborate with government stakeholders, range personnel, and multidisciplinary teams to align solutions with mission requirements
- Ensure compliance with safety, spectrum management, and regulatory requirements
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians supporting RF and electrical integration efforts
Supervisory Responsibilities
- May provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians
Required Qualifications and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred)
- 10 years of experience in RF systems, electrical engineering, or related field
- Strong background in RF system design, analysis, and integration
- Experience with modeling and simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink, CST, HFSS, or similar)
- Understanding of wireless communications, telemetry systems, and signal propagation
- Experience performing link budget analysis and system performance modeling
- Ability to work in lab and field environments, including test ranges and maritime conditions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- U.S. citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (Secret or higher)
Preferred Qualifications and Education
- Experience supporting DoD test ranges, RDT&E programs, or instrumentation systems
- Background in maritime RF environments or Over-the-Horizon communications
- Experience with antenna design, RF front-end systems, and spectrum management
- Familiarity with electronic warfare (EW) or contested spectrum environments
- Experience integrating RF systems with network architectures and C2 systems
- Experience supporting test and evaluation (T&E) events and field experimentation
- Knowledge of software-defined radios (SDRs) and advanced communication systems
- Prior military or defense contractor experience
Work authorization/security clearance requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Combination of laboratory, office, and outdoor maritime test environments
- Direct support to range operations and live test events
- Occasional travel may be required in support of test activities
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
F3EA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. F3EA, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Other duties
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