Low Observables Engineer, Mission Systems

- Assist in the design and development of antennas that go on low observable unmanned air vehicles - Design, simulate, and optimize antennas that meet RF performance while maintaining RADAR cross section

requirements - Develop and decompose requirements by performing link-budget analysis to support RF system architecture trades such as required antenna gain, pattern coverage, co-site interference, etc. - Lead IR&D development of antenna designs by rapid design and prototyping of antennas to support program emerging needs - Work with subcontractors and/or internal development teams to integrate antenna systems onto un-manned platforms - Develop analysis tools, workflows, and validation processes for antenna predictions - Plan and execute antenna performance and RCS testing of Low Observable antennas components and installed antenna testing

- 3+ years of Research & Development experience of general RF and antennas - Proficient knowledge of RF concepts which as aperture antennas, impedance matching, smith chart, etc. - Proficient in antenna prototyping tools and techniques - Experience with antenna modeling and prediction tools, such as Computational Electromagnetic (CEM) tools, HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, SENTRi, ADS, FEKO - Proficient in building RF analytical tools in MATLAB, C++, Python - Proficient in antenna measurement techniques such as anechoic chamber, near field/far field RF measurements, RCS measurements - BS or higher degree in STEM discipline - Must possess and be able to maintain an active U.S.

Top Secret security clearance

- Experience with designing LO apertures - Experience in phased array designs, RF front-ends, and testing - Hands-on maintenance experience with Low Observable aircraft - Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding environment