Southwest Research Institute

ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - System Engineer for Defense Programs

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Who We Are: The System Engineering Section performs Electronic Warfare programs involving RF/antenna design, system/hardware design and communications signal processing engineering. Applications include a variety of platforms including shipboard, submarine and airborne platforms Objectives of this Role: Support system engineering design, hardware development, engineering documentation, analysis, implementation, and test functions. Participate as a system/hardware engineer on project teams developing Direction Finding, Signal Acquisition, and Electronic Warfare systems. Participate in internal research programs involving RF/antenna and communications signal processing technology. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Perform system engineering functions that include design, develop, test, and support RF subsystems for communications applications, including radio direction finding, signal acquisition, and electronic warfare programs. Assist with communications signal processing algorithm development efforts and software configuration implementation. Activities will include work at SwRI laboratories and may include short-term travel, both international and domestic, to government facilities and military bases for technical meetings and system installation. Will prepare technical documents, engineering drawings and support proposal preparations. Will have direct interface with SwRI senior engineering staff and with customers, requiring a professional who can speak clearly and accurately convey technical information. Requirements: Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. 0-5 years: Experience/knowledge in RF and antenna systems, communications system design/testing, software implementation/scripting, and communications signal processing is required. Must be familiar with MATLAB, Linux, and C/C++. Strong verbal and written communications skills are required. 0-5 years: Experience/knowledge in computer electronics, system networking, and hardware/software integration are preferred. A valid/clear driver's license is required.