Principal RF Engineer - REF21V

Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Job Description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a highly talented Principal RF Systems Engineer -- but we are looking for more than an impressive skill set.  We are looking for the type of person who respects others for their knowledge, skills, and experience as individuals and as team members. If you are the type of person who has high integrity and would thrive in an inclusive environment of camaraderie and friendship with your fellow teammates, we’re pretty confident you’ll love it here.

The Principal RF Engineer will develop requirements, research, plan, develop, analyze and tests a variety of RF Electronic Equipment and Systems, including AESA RADAR, Legacy RADAR, Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems, Processors, Interface Units and other electronic devices such as; circuitry components; analog and digital computers; and control and test equipment.

Responsibilities

The Principal RF Engineer will also perform, Requirements analysis, Technical planning, Architectural Development, Systems integration, Verification and Validation, Cost and Risk management, Component obsolescence analysis, Functional analysis, Detailed trade studies, Requirements interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into systems specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze AESA RADAR/Legacy RADAR Systems along with EW Systems and determine developmental capabilities to Test/Repair Sub-Systems
• Conceptualize, analyze, design, and oversee AESA RADAR, Legacy RADAR, and EW complex systems level architecture design.
• Lead the integration of AESA RADAR, Legacy RADAR, and EW complex systems
• Develop Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), and run validation testing
• Participate in design reviews
• Manage an Engineering Project, controlling cost, schedule, and technical risk
• Ability to troubleshoot AESA RADAR, Legacy RADAR and EW Electrical/Electronic assemblies/sub-assemblies
• Develop Electrical Schematics
• Investigate subassemblies for incorporation into designs
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Proficiency with AESA RADAR, Legacy RADAR, and EW Technology
• Aerospace or defense industry experience
• Proficient in MS Office include MS Projects
• Proficiency with Technical writing and development of Statements of Work (SOW)

• Troubleshooting and testing experience 
• Analysis experience
• Design Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Verification and Validation experience
• AutoCAD/Solid Works is a plus
• Mentor graphics is a plus
• Component obsolescence analysis
• C++, LabVIEW and Test Stand Preferred

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Qualifications

Education: 

Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of experience required

Specific Degree Field: RF Engineering

NOTE: Ability to get a DOD Security Clearance is required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.