**Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient!** SEG supports the US Navy and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) by performing trade studies, design prototyping, and analysis of radars, EO/IR sensors, RF seeker systems, electronic warfare systems, and weapon systems. For this position, we are seeking a **junior** **RF Seeker engineer** to support the development of a digital representation of the RF seeker for inclusion in deliverable simulations to our government customers and end-users. The ideal candidate has RF seeker systems engineering experience including RF seeker physical design, signal processing design and analyses, seeker testing, and an active TS clearance. The position is based in Columbia, MD but may require on-site support at customer locations. **What you will do...** The candidate will be responsible for understanding customer requirements, supporting a team of engineers and software developers to design and develop simulation solutions, and demonstrating that capability to our government customers and other critical stakeholders. Additional responsibilities may include: + Identifying and evaluating critical design points, such as sensor type, antenna design, and power requirements, and relating these to physical design of the seeker. + Designing and documenting the RF sensor concept of operations, including the modes of operation and their corresponding timelines, the operating frequencies, pulse repetition frequencies, scan pattern, and waveform selection. + Implementing the signal processing algorithms, including detection, track, clutter mitigation, and electronic protection. **Skills you will need...** **Required Skills:** + The candidate must be a US citizen and have a background that would permit the U.S. Department of Defense to issue a Secret clearance + Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a technical discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics. + 0-4 years of experience + Experience in the design or analysis of RF sensor systems, seekers, or electronic warfare systems + Fundamental knowledge of RF signal processing techniques and concepts + Proficiency in MATLAB for modeling, simulation, and data analysis + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Ability to learn rapidly and work independently and on a team + Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain and hold a clearance **Desired Skills and Experience:** + Active Top Secret clearance + Experience performing RF system modeling, performance prediction, and data analysis + Understanding of RF seeker hardware, antenna design, or real-world RF data analysis. + Experience with digital signal processing and/or digital beam forming + Familiarity with electronic attack and protection techniques + Experience with verification and validation (V&V) processes for modeling and simulation + Strong Matlab, Python, and C++ skills APPLY HERE (https://careers-axient.icims.com/jobs/6156/junior-rf-seeker-engineer/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336025105) Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements that most often include US citizenship. This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran, and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance by calling us directly at 256-650-6263 orclick here (help@axientcorp.com?subject=Application%20Help) to reach us by email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class. Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies. **Job ID** _2025-6156_ **Category** _Engineering - General | All Other_ **\# of Openings** _1_ **Location : Location** _US-MD-Columbia_ **Type** _Regular, Full-Time_ **Minimum Education Requirement** _Bachelor's_ **Minimum Experience Requirement, Years** _0-4 yrs_ **Clearance Requirement** _Secret_