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Join Our Team as an RF Electronics Engineer at Zachary Piper Solutions!
Are you a skilled RF professional seeking an opportunity to make a real impact? ZPS is seeking a qualified candidate to support a US Government Customer.
Position Title: RF Electronics Engineer
Location: Marietta, GA
Clearance: Secret
Your Role
As an integral part of our small, close-knit team, you'll contribute to the development of cutting-edge radar technologies, rapidly executing proof-of-concept prototyping projects. We're driving multiple prototype radar systems toward critical flight testing and eventual deployment.
This junior to mid-level position requires an exceptional level of technical ingenuity, intellectual curiosity, and hands-on expertise with high-frequency electronics (2-25 GHz).
Must-Have Qualifications:
Keywords: secret, secret clearance , RF Engineer, Radio Frequency, RF systems, SWaP-C, Cascade analysis, Waveforms, RFSoC/RFSoM, mixers, filters, oscillators, amplifiers, high-frequency electronics, VNA, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, AWG
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Are you a skilled RF professional seeking an opportunity to make a real impact? ZPS is seeking a qualified candidate to support a US Government Customer.
Position Title: RF Electronics Engineer
Location: Marietta, GA
Clearance: Secret
Your Role
As an integral part of our small, close-knit team, you'll contribute to the development of cutting-edge radar technologies, rapidly executing proof-of-concept prototyping projects. We're driving multiple prototype radar systems toward critical flight testing and eventual deployment.
- Design, assemble, integrate, and test radar transmit arrays and receivers.
- Select and test analog components such as amplifiers, mixers, oscillators, and filters.
- Create and evaluate custom PCB designs for optimal performance.
- Conduct subsystem and system-level testing using vector network analyzers, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
- Collaborate with mechanical and DSP engineers, ensuring seamless integration.
- Learn and apply radar array calibrations, intellectual property protection, and high-performance radar design.
This junior to mid-level position requires an exceptional level of technical ingenuity, intellectual curiosity, and hands-on expertise with high-frequency electronics (2-25 GHz).
Must-Have Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering (OR 5+ years of radar component/subsystem design experience).
- Strong expertise in RF test equipment (VNA, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, AWG).
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
- Technical excellence in one or more areas:
- PCB, multi-chip module, or integrated microwave assembly design
- RF component selection, design, and testing (mixers, filters, oscillators, amplifiers, etc.)
- Implementation of DSP algorithms on FPGA or RFSoC/RFSoM
- Proven ability to adapt to complex technical challenges with minimal guidance.
- Strong hands-on skills, demonstrated through a portfolio or past projects.
- Intellectual curiosity, willing to step outside comfort zones frequently.
- Self-directed problem-solving, with initiative in identifying solutions.
- Effective collaboration, thriving in a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Desire to work at the cutting edge of radar technology and defense innovation.
- Knowledge of radar and communication waveforms
- Experience with cascade analysis, link budgeting, and radar-specific RF components
- Ability to interface effectively with government customers
- Skill in linking low-level tasks to high-level system objectives
- Hands-on testing experience with RF systems in challenging environments
- Understanding of RF systems for SWaP-C constrained interceptor platforms
- Competitive Salary Range up to $200,000 based on your experience and skills.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), sick leave, 401k, and holiday benefits.
Keywords: secret, secret clearance , RF Engineer, Radio Frequency, RF systems, SWaP-C, Cascade analysis, Waveforms, RFSoC/RFSoM, mixers, filters, oscillators, amplifiers, high-frequency electronics, VNA, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, AWG
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