NEW RF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING ROLE DEVELOPING NEW SPACE APPLICATIONS FOR A TOP AEROSPACE & DEFENSE COMPANY IN THE WORLD!!! JOB DESCRIPTION: Our client believes in using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. They foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative development processes that include design and peer reviews. They combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs. We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence, and Civil space customers. We develop complex radiation effects mitigated designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space. RESPONSIBILITIES: + Lead a diverse engineering team in the development of advanced multi-function RF, processing, and/or data storage units for space applications + Perform, independently and with other engineering disciplines as needed, end-to-end system analysis, link budget development, simulation, design and implementation of complex multifunction RF systems, subsystems, and components + Collaborate with program management to lead program execution within cost and schedule constraints + Ability to act as the program technical representative / POC + Oversee engineering program planning and execution, work with the engineering discipline leads to assign appropriate staff to their projects, and interact with the program manager and divisional leadership to run a successful program + Own the engineering develop process on the program and ensure the proper systems analysis and trades, technical baseline management, and requirements verification and validation activities are completed + Prepare for and present at all major design reviews, including internal and external (customer) reviews JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: + BS with 10 years relevant experience; or Master’s Degree with 8 years of relevant work experience. + Understanding of Systems Engineering processes with execution experience. + Multidiscipline knowledge in all areas related to engineering including system, hardware, software/firmware, and integration and test + Broad understanding of RF system design, including high-speed electrical principles, including transmission line theory, field theory, RF noise, power budgets and frequency planning + Experience with layout of high-speed RF circuits, including knowledge of PCB and flex materials/properties + Experience using CAD tools for RF system design, modeling, and simulation + Capable of using Microsoft Office and Atlassian tools to support task planning, task execution, documentation, and team communication Preferred: + 2+ years’ experience as a technical project lead (e.g., IPT lead, functional lead, or equivalent). + Experience with space hardware or electronics + Familiarity and working knowledge of digital radar and electronic countermeasure systems, antenna theory and/or radio wave propagation + Extensive experience in aerospace RF/radar systems design and development + Lead RF/radar subsystem/payload engineer or experience on one or more airborne or space programs + Familiarity with digital signal processing techniques, MATLAB, and other DSP simulation tools About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.