Electrical Engineer - RF Designer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer - RF Designer

Company Overview: Integrated Solutions for Systems (IS4S) is a fast-growing defense company at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for military applications. With a strong focus on research and development, we are at the forefront of providing cutting-edge technology to enhance the capabilities of our armed forces.

Position: Electrical Engineer - RF Designer

Location: Auburn, AL

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description: IS4S is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hardware Electrical Engineer with expertise in high-speed, embedded, and RF electronics for military projects. An immediate area of focus will is open architectures of SOSA VNX+ Software-Defined Radio systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and development of advanced hardware systems, contributing to the success of mission-critical applications.

Applicants must clearly state citizenship and any active clearance in a cover letter or on the resume.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RF, embedded, and high-speed electronics for sensing, communication, and other equipment.
• Conduct feasibility studies, analysis, and simulation for new hardware designs, ensuring compliance with military standards and requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions.
• Generate detailed hardware specifications, schematics, and PCB layouts for advanced hardware boards.
• Perform prototype testing, troubleshooting, and validation of RF and power electronics systems.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend improvements and innovations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in relevant tools and software for schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation (e.g., Altium, Cadence, SPICE).
• Experience with testing and validation of hardware systems, including thermal and environmental testing.
• Familiarity with military standards and specifications related to hardware design.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with wireless design and basic principles of RF and antenna theory.
• Understanding of electronics thermal management
• Experience with software-defined radios (SDR) and frameworks, such as GNU radio
• Coding skills with VHDL and C/C++
• Design and analysis experience using industry standard tools (COMSOL, ANSYS, Matlab, Python, etc).

Benefits

• Competitive salary with comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Educational and professional development opportunities
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Employee ownership