RF/Radar Engineer

Rite-Solutions, Inc is currently seeking skilled and motivated Mid-Level RF/Radar Engineer candidate.. This position requires working both at our Rite-Solutions office in Middletown, RI and on-site at the customer location in Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, RI.

Job Description:

This position will provide direct support to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Code 34 Radar, Imaging, and Electronic Warfare Teams. Tasking will include analysis, design and capability enhancements, testing support, and in-service support for new and fielded Navigation Radar AN/BPS-15/16/17 Systems, Imaging Periscopes and Photonics Masts, EW AN/BLQ-10 and Early Warning Receiver. You will provide Engineering expertise as part of an integrated technical team made up of Rite-Solutions and NUWC engineers.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research of modern RADAR system, software, hardware, and information assurance requirements
• Technical risk assessment of radar designs and architectures
• Analysis of modern radar interfaces, message protocols, and high-speed switch networks
• Performance analysis of antenna equipment and digital signal processing algorithms
• Evaluate current and future radars using performance specification and testing in various environments
• Assess installation and system requirements to determine equipment layout
• Develop, review, and execute test plans and test procedures
• Develop and review Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and performance specifications
• Develop program status reports such as technical assessments, risk assessments, technical recommendations, and Technical Data Packages

Requirements/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in radar systems engineering, design, analysis and/or test
• Expertise in Radar system components, operating curves, design parameters, performance trades, propagation models, electromagnetic compatibility and interference
• Expertise in Detection processing, tracking algorithms, and common ARPA functions
• Expertise in Designing, operating and maintaining S-band and X-band radar systems, specifically on naval surface ships, submarines, or other mobile military platforms
• Expertise in Conducting data analysis in MATLAB on theoretical sensor models, synthetic data sets, and live measurements.
• Position requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance with the US Government, active clearance is preferable.

Desired Requirements/Skills:

• Master's degree in engineering or related field, with concentration in antenna/radar coursework

• Radar analysis tools like Computer Aided Radar Performance Evaluation Tool (CARPET) and Interactive Scenario Builder (Builder) (a three-dimensional, interactive Radio Frequency (RF) Tactical Decision Aid (TDA)).
• Familiarity with C/C++, Java, and or Python is desirable.
• Experienced in Linux frameworks, modern message protocols, network architectures, and virtual computing
• Exposure to information assurance (IA)/cybersecurity technology and engineering processes

Who are we?

Rite-Solutions, Inc. is a growing and innovative CMMI Level III software and systems engineering company. We value the experience of the employee, their wellbeing, and their experience on a personal and professional level as part of the key fabric in building and maintaining an innovative and culture rich experience for the employee and their family. This commitment to our company and our employees has been recognized as we were awarded: "Great Place to Work" Certification in 2022, 2023 and 2024; and Hire VETs Medallion Award in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024!

All positions require a pre-employment background check.

As an EOE/AA employer, Rite-Solutions will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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