STR
Overview
STR’s Cyber Division is hiring a Senior Cyber RF Hardware Engineer who will leverage RF, analog/mixed‑signal, and digital design skills to engage in solving unique problems. The candidate will design, analyze, and characterize hardware architectures to support software and hardware modeling efforts and contribute to reverse engineering tasks.
Responsibilities
Develop rapid prototype RF solutions to go from free space to bits using a combination of COTS and custom designs.
Develop PCB-based designs and implement FPGA and embedded software to support HWIL and surrogate designs.
Integrate processor/microcontroller debuggers to extract binary data and integrate in‑circuit probing solutions to characterize dynamic program execution.
Work in a laboratory environment utilizing test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and VNAs to characterize and debug complex electronic systems.
Prepare and execute test events for customers and internal and external stakeholders.
Lead efforts to develop lab‑based acquisition and control platforms to aid in testing and characterization of hardware systems.
Serve as the hardware team representative on interdisciplinary efforts to contribute knowledge of system architecture and focused processor implementations.
Participate in proposal efforts by providing input on technical path, BOM, cost, and schedule estimates.
Qualifications
Ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5 years of related experience OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience.
Proven expertise in electrical circuit design principles in at least one of the following areas: RF, analog, or digital.
Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to mentor junior engineering staff.
Experience preparing and presenting technical material to customers and internal staff.
Experience leading hardware efforts from concept to implementation while managing cost and scheduling requirements.
Nice to Haves
Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance.
Strong RF design or implementation background with experience in system analysis and component characterization.
Experience in RF design and signal processing for satellite or space communications.
Experience in RF design and signal processing for airborne or space remote sensing.
Experience architecting RF hardware solutions and leading RF hardware teams in laboratory and test event environments.
Experience integrating software‑defined radios and RFSOC platforms.
Experience with analog and RF circuit simulation and modeling tools (e.g., Spice, MATLAB/Simulink, Microwave Office).
In‑depth knowledge of processor architectures and peripherals with experience integrating in‑circuit debuggers and emulators.
Experience using and developing tools and test software for Linux (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu).
Knowledge of PCB design and fabrication principles and familiarity with industry standard CAD tools (e.g., Cadence, Altium, Eagle).
Digital/FPGA HDL experience using dedicated design tools (e.g., Vivado, Quartus, Simulink/HDL Coder).
Company Information STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA; Arlington, VA; Dayton, OH; Melbourne, FL; and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security, focusing on cyber, next‑generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, electronic warfare, and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology to keep the world safer.
Equal Opportunity Employer STR is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info. Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
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Responsibilities
Develop rapid prototype RF solutions to go from free space to bits using a combination of COTS and custom designs.
Develop PCB-based designs and implement FPGA and embedded software to support HWIL and surrogate designs.
Integrate processor/microcontroller debuggers to extract binary data and integrate in‑circuit probing solutions to characterize dynamic program execution.
Work in a laboratory environment utilizing test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and VNAs to characterize and debug complex electronic systems.
Prepare and execute test events for customers and internal and external stakeholders.
Lead efforts to develop lab‑based acquisition and control platforms to aid in testing and characterization of hardware systems.
Serve as the hardware team representative on interdisciplinary efforts to contribute knowledge of system architecture and focused processor implementations.
Participate in proposal efforts by providing input on technical path, BOM, cost, and schedule estimates.
Qualifications
Ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5 years of related experience OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience.
Proven expertise in electrical circuit design principles in at least one of the following areas: RF, analog, or digital.
Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to mentor junior engineering staff.
Experience preparing and presenting technical material to customers and internal staff.
Experience leading hardware efforts from concept to implementation while managing cost and scheduling requirements.
Nice to Haves
Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance.
Strong RF design or implementation background with experience in system analysis and component characterization.
Experience in RF design and signal processing for satellite or space communications.
Experience in RF design and signal processing for airborne or space remote sensing.
Experience architecting RF hardware solutions and leading RF hardware teams in laboratory and test event environments.
Experience integrating software‑defined radios and RFSOC platforms.
Experience with analog and RF circuit simulation and modeling tools (e.g., Spice, MATLAB/Simulink, Microwave Office).
In‑depth knowledge of processor architectures and peripherals with experience integrating in‑circuit debuggers and emulators.
Experience using and developing tools and test software for Linux (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu).
Knowledge of PCB design and fabrication principles and familiarity with industry standard CAD tools (e.g., Cadence, Altium, Eagle).
Digital/FPGA HDL experience using dedicated design tools (e.g., Vivado, Quartus, Simulink/HDL Coder).
Company Information STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA; Arlington, VA; Dayton, OH; Melbourne, FL; and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security, focusing on cyber, next‑generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, electronic warfare, and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology to keep the world safer.
Equal Opportunity Employer STR is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info. Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
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