Senior Radio Frequency Engineer (Contingent) at KIHOMAC

• Lead High Power Amplifier Circuit Card Assembly redesign to achieve strict Form‑Fit‑Function‑Interface compatibility
• Plan and execute measurements of GFP/GFI hardware; derive and verify baseline parameters (gain/flatness, impedance/VSWR, output power, spectral purity, pulse shape/timing)
• Develop correlated RF and thermal simulation models; evaluate device topologies (BJT/LDMOS/GaN) and output combining networks
• Author and maintain requirements in MBSE; produce SSS and ICS with full traceability to sources and verification methods
• Own EMI/EMC and environmental planning; define fixtures and pre‑qualification per applicable standards
• Prepare and lead SRR/PDR with Government stakeholders; capture minutes, actions, and update RAID log
• Coordinate U.S. vendor market survey; manage NDAs; integrate supplier inputs on risks, manufacturability, and prototype ROM
• Collaborate with program management to maintain PMP and IMS; report status, risks, and mitigations
• Mentor team members; uphold engineering rigor and documentation quality
• Other duties as assigned

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience

• 8+ years experience designing, testing, and qualifying RF power amplifiers for radar or high‑power pulsed applications (L‑band preferred)
• Hands‑on experience with BJT/LDMOS/GaN device selection, biasing, matching networks, and microstrip layout
• Proficiency building high‑fidelity RF and thermal models (e.g., Ansys HFSS/Icepak) and correlating to measured data
• Requirements engineering using MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo)
• Authoring System/Subsystem Specifications and Interface Control Specifications
• EMI/EMC planning and pre‑qualification per MIL‑STD‑461; environmental and ESS testing per MIL‑STD‑810

Security

• Must be a US citizen
• If selected candidate does not have an active Clearance at level Secret or higher, one will be obtained upon hire

Physical Requirements

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary: $135,000 - $150,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.