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Research Engineer II/III - RF Hardware

SRI International

Ann Arbor, MI · HybridFull-time$91–172K/yrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$91–172K/yr
Location
Ann Arbor, MIHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

SRI International is hiring a Research Engineer II/III - RF Hardware. SRI International is seeking a Research Engineer with RF hardware experience to join their Advanced Technology and Systems Division in Ann Arbor, MI. This role involves participating in multi-disciplinary teams to develop state-of-the-art remote sensing and surveillance processing algorithms and software for real-time hardware, focusing on electro-optic/infrared and active/passive radar imaging systems. The position is primarily in-office with occasional remote work flexibility.

Key focus areas include Design, develop, and test RF systems, including transmitters, receivers, and antennas spanning HF to W-band (100 GHz), Model RF systems using industry-standard design tools, and Collaborate with engineers across different domains, including mechanical, optical, and digital.

Successful candidates bring Bachelors In Electrical Engineering, U.S. Citizenship, and Security Clearance Eligibility. Important skills include RF System Design, RF System Development, RF System Testing, Transmitter Design, Receiver Design, and Antenna Design. Preferred (not required): RF Printed Circuit Board Design, RF Printed Circuit Board Debug, Altium, and Electrical System Fabrication.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

RF System DesignRF System DevelopmentRF System TestingTransmitter DesignReceiver DesignAntenna DesignRF System ModelingCollaborationDocumentationTest Plan DevelopmentTest Procedure DevelopmentHardware DevelopmentTest Software DevelopmentField Experiment ParticipationData CollectionRF Laboratory Test Equipment UseSpectrum AnalyzerNetwork AnalyzerOscilloscopeRF Signal SourceTechnical PresentationRF Printed Circuit Board DesignRF Printed Circuit Board DebugAltiumElectrical System FabricationElectrical System DebugWiringCircuit Board AssemblyLight Mechanical FabricationElectromagnetic ModelingAntenna ModelingRF Circuit ModelingAnsys HFSSKeysight GenesysPhased Array Antenna System FabricationPhased Array Antenna System TestingHardware IntegrationHardware TestingSystem-Level AnalysisRF Test Equipment AutomationMATLABPythonLinux

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering2+ Years Related ExperienceMaster's Degree5+ Years Related Experience3+ Years Related Experience With MSU.S. CitizenshipAbility to Obtain and Maintain U.S. Government Security ClearanceAbility to Support Occasional Travel

Full job description

Overview

From our Ann Arbor, MI office, we have an opening for a Research Engineer with RF hardware experience. You will participate in multi-disciplinary, collaborative teams and contribute to the development of state-of-the-art remote sensing and surveillance processing algorithms and software implemented on real-time hardware. Relevant sensor types include electro-optic/infrared and active/passive radar imaging systems. Most programs are executed in small, highly collaborative groups. This is an in-office position with flexibility to work remotely occasionally.

This position is within the Advanced Technology and Systems Division (ATSD). The vision of ATSD is to create competitive advantages for our customers by inventing new technology and concepts resulting in disruptive, low cost, and high-performance solutions. The division advances the state of the art in diverse areas such as radar and electronic warfare; novel imaging technology; robotics; quantum sensing and metrology; marine technology; and applied optics.CHECK US OUT! (https://www.sri.com/research/advanced-technology-and-systems-division/)

Responsibilities

  • Work with an interdisciplinary team to design, develop, and test RF systems, including: transmitters, receivers, and antennas spanning high frequency (HF) to W-band (100 GHz)

  • Modeling of RF systems using industry-standard design tools

  • Collaboration with engineers across different domains, including: mechanical, optical, digital

  • Documentation of system designs and schematics, test plans and procedures, and hardware development and test software

  • Participation in field experiments and data collections

Qualifications

  • Minimum qualifications: REII – Bachelors with 2+ years OR MS; RE III - Bachelors with 5+ years OR MS with 3+ years of related experience. Area of study - Electrical Engineering.

  • U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance required.

  • Proficiency in use of RF laboratory test equipment, including: spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and RF signal sources.

  • Ability to prepare and present technical content in a professional manner to customers and coworkers.

  • Ability to support occasional travel associated with meetings and/or data collections.

Desired Skills:

  • RF printed circuit board design and debug experience. Knowledge of Altium software is a plus.

  • Electrical system fabrication and debug, including wiring, circuit board assembly, light mechanical fabrication

  • Electromagnetic, antenna, and RF circuit modeling using industry-standard software. Familiarity with Ansys HFSS are Keysight Genesys are pluses.

  • Phased array antenna systems: design, modeling, fabrication, testing

  • Hardware integration and testing

  • System-level analysis and architecture development of RF systems

  • Experience with automation of RF test equipment

  • Experience with Matlab and/or Python; familiarity with Linux

The salary range is: RE II $90,580-$134,740; RE III-$115,710-$172,115. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/. SRI will accept applications until the position is filled.

SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For more than 75 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.

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EOE/AA

SRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

At SRI

We value different identities, perspectives and experiences. An inclusive working environment that nurtures a culture of belonging strengthens our ability to create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future.

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Job Locations US-MI-Ann Arbor

ID 2026-6405

Category Engineering

Position Type Full-Time

Worker Type On-Site

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