Radar Engineer
Job Location:
Adelphi, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Job Summary
Highlights:
- In this project you will support the development of standoff sensor systems designed to detect threat objects before they can cause harm. This system addresses an urgent need to protect U.S. military and civilian personnel both abroad and at home.
- You will be part of a dynamic team of engineers scientists and programmers. Working alongside top talent from the civilian contractor and military sectors at one of the nations premier laboratories you will have access to advanced test equipment and analysis software.
- In this role you will help develop and test systems that provide advanced RF sensing capabilities for the standoff detection of threats. Your work will advance the state of the art and address real-world challenges.
- By applying your hands-on knowledge of radar antennas and systems you will play a direct role in transitioning this technology from the laboratory to the battlefield.
- You will build your expertise in radar system development system design and hardware/software integration. You will also gain exposure to new analysis tools test equipment and testing methods. Each day will present new opportunities to learn and grow. Professional development is encouraged and expected at I-3.
Typical Day:
A typical day will be spent in the office and laboratory involving a wide variety of activities including design and analysis software and hardware testing and evaluation customer meetings and design review meetings.
Tasks:
- Perform studies to design simulate and optimize novel RF antennas.
- Fabricate simulated antennas and verify and validate their performance characteristics.
- Participate in field tests as appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience with software-defined radios such as UHD USRP X310s and BladeRF.
- Experience designing and simulating RF antennas and circuitry.
- Hands-on experience with RF circuitry spectrum analyzers network analyzers analog circuits and oscilloscopes.
- Experience programming in MATLAB and Python.
- Experience with simulation and design software such as FEKO Altium and Bambu Studio.
- Ability to think creatively and solve problems in a collaborative environment.
Desired Qualification:
- Experience with direction finding techniques including beamforming MUSIC and antenna arrays.
- Experience using anechoic chambers and network/spectrum analyzers for electromagnetic measurements.
Position Type Shift Information:
- Flexible schedule; approximately 10-12 hours per week.
Location: Adelphi MD
US Citizenship: US Citizenship is required.
Ideal Innovations Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran status.
Ideal Innovations Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Experience:
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About Company
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