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RF Systems Engineer


Job Location:

Goleta, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 130000 - 200000
Posted: 11 September 2026 (22 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 9 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

U.S. Citizenship Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense security clearance required.


This position is in-person.


Toyon Research Corporation is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) and Radar Systems Engineer with practical

experience in both the design and test of RF and Radar Systems including EW techniques and counter

measures. An experienced RF/Radar systems engineer will have opportunities to support multiple projects

across Toyons Antenna/RF RF Products Advanced Algorithms Autonomous Systems and Aerospace

System product area teams. Join a dynamic team of creative engineers working on state-of-the-art

problems and products for radar navigation communications electronic warfare and embedded sensors.


Responsibilities


Design analyze and test advanced RF and radar systems for EW communications and sensing applications

Develop algorithms and techniques for ES/EA/EP direction-finding waveform design and adaptive processing

Support multidisciplinary teams across multiple product areas with system modeling sensor fusion and performance assessment

Drive innovative problem-solving produce clear technical documentation and contribute to next-generation RF and radar capabilities

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following capabilities and experience or a large subset thereof:


An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering Physics or related discipline with at least a:

o Ph.D. specializing in RF sensor systems; or

o A masters or bachelors degree with 5 or more years of radar/EW systems experience

Experience with various elements of electronic support (ES) electronic attack (EA) and electronic protection (EP) systems

Fundamental knowledge of estimation sensor fusion processes and the design of such systems;

Domain expertise in analysis and application of advanced RF system features such as:

o Direction-finding (DF) subspace processing and waveform design

o Space-Time Adaptive Processing (STAP) / Space-Frequency Adaptive Processing (SFAP)

o Monostatic Bistatic and Multistatic Radar Systems

o Low-Observable (LO) systems and Radar Cross Section (RCS) design

Excellent verbal and written skills

Ability to independently think outside the box

Ability to work in a team environment involving experts in diverse disciplines.


Creativity strength in problem solving and ability to develop and analyze complex systems are must-have

talents for this position.


The annual pay range for the RF Systems Engineer is $130000 to $200000.


The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position at a full time level of effort exclusive of overtime bonus and benefits-related compensation over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidates education work experience applicable knowledge skills and training among other factors when preparing an offer of employment.


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About Company

Toyon is employee-owned with approximately 200 employees. Our collaborative culture and employee-owned mindset creates a unique environment of eager and dedicated contributors at every level. Toyon is committed to enabling technical talent to blaze trails on mission-critical technical ... View more

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