What are the responsibilities and job description for the RF Systems Engineer II position at Leonardo DRS?
Job ID: 112238
The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.
Job Summary
As an RF Systems Engineer II, you will play a key role in the design, analysis, integration, and validation of cutting-edge RF systems. You will collaborate with senior engineers and architects to ensure high-performance, scalable, and mission-tailored solutions.
Job Responsibilities
Involved with the analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub-systems. May include Architectural Design, Requirements Engineering, or others. Determine system specifications. Support acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed)
Responsible for technical activity and completion of assigned task on time and budget
Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments.
Report of progress and status regularly
Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
Participates in preparation of less-complex proposals
May provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
Job Responsibilities Part II
Contribute to the architecture, design, and performance analysis of RF and SIGINT systems.
Perform system modeling, RF performance simulations, and trade studies to guide design decisions.
Conduct design analyses and calculations, evaluating parameters such as dynamic range, signal integrity, and noise performance.
Develop and execute test plans, perform system integration activities, and analyze test data to verify compliance with system requirements.
Support the development of modular and open-standard architectures for scalable mission applications.
Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, software, and test teams to ensure successful system integration.
Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and reports to communicate findings and recommendations.
Contribute to ongoing research and innovation efforts in RF technology, supporting the organization’s leadership in SIGINT systems
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of experience in RF systems engineering, communications systems, or signal processing.(Electrical, Physics, Mathematics, engineering or related technical field preferred)
Strong understanding of RF systems, signal processing, and/or electromagnetics.
Experience with modeling, simulation, and analysis tools such as Ansys, MATLAB, SPICE, Python, or similar
Working knowledge of linear algebra, probability & statistics, differential equations, and Fourier analysis in the context of RF system design
Hands-on experience with system integration, testing, and troubleshooting in lab environments
Familiarity with open-standard architectures and modular design principles
Ability to work 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.
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.
The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.
Job Summary
As an RF Systems Engineer II, you will play a key role in the design, analysis, integration, and validation of cutting-edge RF systems. You will collaborate with senior engineers and architects to ensure high-performance, scalable, and mission-tailored solutions.
Job Responsibilities
Involved with the analysis, design, development and implementation of new and/or existing systems/sub-systems. May include Architectural Design, Requirements Engineering, or others. Determine system specifications. Support acquisition of hardware and software (or subcontractor services as needed)
Responsible for technical activity and completion of assigned task on time and budget
Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments.
Report of progress and status regularly
Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
Participates in preparation of less-complex proposals
May provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
Job Responsibilities Part II
Contribute to the architecture, design, and performance analysis of RF and SIGINT systems.
Perform system modeling, RF performance simulations, and trade studies to guide design decisions.
Conduct design analyses and calculations, evaluating parameters such as dynamic range, signal integrity, and noise performance.
Develop and execute test plans, perform system integration activities, and analyze test data to verify compliance with system requirements.
Support the development of modular and open-standard architectures for scalable mission applications.
Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, software, and test teams to ensure successful system integration.
Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and reports to communicate findings and recommendations.
Contribute to ongoing research and innovation efforts in RF technology, supporting the organization’s leadership in SIGINT systems
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of experience in RF systems engineering, communications systems, or signal processing.(Electrical, Physics, Mathematics, engineering or related technical field preferred)
Strong understanding of RF systems, signal processing, and/or electromagnetics.
Experience with modeling, simulation, and analysis tools such as Ansys, MATLAB, SPICE, Python, or similar
Working knowledge of linear algebra, probability & statistics, differential equations, and Fourier analysis in the context of RF system design
Hands-on experience with system integration, testing, and troubleshooting in lab environments
Familiarity with open-standard architectures and modular design principles
Ability to work 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.
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
