Senior Radio Frequency Engineer with Security Clearance

Company: Battelle Memorial Institute
Location: Columbus
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Battelle's founding mission "to translate scientific discovery and technology advances into societal benefit" is as relevant today as when we opened our doors over 90 years ago. Our science and technology enhance society's well-being and create critical innovations that drive scientific advances for the future. We conduct groundbreaking research and development, design and manufacture leading-edge products, and deliver critical services for commercial and government customers. Our work meets the needs of the nation when it matters most, and Battelle is committed to driving innovation today and for generations to come. Battelle is seeking a Senior Systems Radio Frequency Engineer to work in the Electronic Warfare group within the Cyber Business Line. The position is located at Battelle Headquarters in Columbus, OH.JOB SUMMARY The Systems Engineer will work in the Cyber Business Line focused on the convergence of electronic warfare and cyber. Our group works across Battelle to lead and/or support Applied Research and Engineering projects in support of US Government and commercial clients. The candidate will work on proposals, and lead Battelle professionals to deliver capabilities in accordance with established cost, schedule, and technical metrics. The ideal candidate is proactive, eager to learn, and can view problems analytically and creatively. Although technical competence and critical thinking skills are expected at Battelle, emphasis is placed on technical/non-technical problem solving, effectiveness, and tenacity. Responsibilities: The candidate will support engineering projects that involve design, analysis, testing, and fabrication of radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter-wave and photonic subsystems and systems for communications, signal intelligence, radar, and electronic warfare.Travel may be required. Responsibilities include:* Participate in conceptual design, detailed design, prototyping, fabrication, and testing of components, subsystems and systems.* Implement technical problem-solving methods.* Generate technical documents, including System Requirement documentation, test plans and test reports.* Conduct laboratory and/or field test and/or experiments.* Team leadership/Principal Investigator.* Business Development opportunities * Proposal Technical lead, including Proposal technical writing and task estimating What we need from you to join our team: * Bachelor's degree in related field with 15 years of experience, or master's degree in related field with 10 years of experience, or PhD in related field with 8 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.* Experience and/or course work in electromagnetic theory and applications.* Experience and/or course work in RF/microwave circuit design.* Experience with requirements functional decomposition on multiple programs of varying complexity* Comprehensive understanding of the system life cycle, and experience leading a program though the system life cycle.* Experience leading customer or externally funded project teams of three or more with strong attention to detail.* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with technical and non-technical audiences.* Experience in Business Development and capture process* Experience in proposal development, proposal writing, and proposal technical leader. * Experience in making timely technical decisions while weighing project risks and schedule considerations.* A responsible contributor who proactively follows-up on delegated tasks.* Ability to communicate with DoD entities in marketing environments.* Ability to work independently or as part of a larger team.* Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously* Experience with gathering customer requirements and generating System Requirements* Experience in writing technical reports.* Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a government security/DoD security clearance. Bonus Talents: * Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related degree.* Experience with the design, development, and characterization of antennas.* Experience with the design, development, and characterization of RF/microwave components and systems.* Experience in military radar.* Experience with military communications equipment.* Experience with HFSS, ADS, and other electromagnetic models and simulation tools.* Experience with microwave photonics and integrated photonic components, including laser diodes, electrooptic modulators and photodetectors.* Experience and/or course work in fiber optics.* Current DoD Security Clearance.* Knowledge/experience with the intelligence community.* Experience with MATLAB. LEGAL DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department. BENEFITS Battelle's competitive benefits program includes comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family.Battelle provides employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle. For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers

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