RF SYSTEMS RESEARCHER - SEAL

Job DescriptionThe Georgia Tech Research Institute is seeking senior research engineers or scientists with expertise in the areas of communications, networking and data-links. Candidates will support SEAL's Command and Control Communication Program Office (C3PO) in the analysis and technology assessment of C2 platforms and support teams designing, analyzing and implementing alternative hardware and software technologies to update these platforms. Candidates should have strong problem solving skills and the ability to develop creative solutions to complex technical and managerial problems.In addition to performing applied research, candidates are expected to manage research efforts and support business development activities. Business development includes the identification of research topics, conceptualization and formulation of research efforts, interaction with potential sponsors, and writing white papers and proposals. Candidates will be expected to direct research in a team setting and manage resources and budgets. Researchers are expected to be able to work independently as well as in teams. Applicants are required to possess both good written and oral skills in order to document and convey research to both internal personnel and external customers on a regular basis.Job DutiesRF system design and architectureRF modeling and simulation (including HFSS, CST, ADS, MATLAB, etc.)RF circuit board layout and schematic captureRF component design and selection including amplifiers (LNA and/or HPA), mixers, filters, modulators/demodulators, oscillators, phase and amplitude control, couplers/hybrids/dividers, switches, limiters, beam-formers, isolators, etc.Receiver/Transmitter designUp/Down converter design and frequency planningRF gain budget analysisRF testing (including S-parameters, power measurements, spectrum/harmonics/spurs, amplifier efficiency and saturated drive curves, etc)T/R module designPackaging and thermal managementMillimeter-wave systems and measurementsRFIC designsMulti-chip modulesTravel Requirements10% - 25% travelEducation & Length of ExperienceResearch Engineer/Scientist/Technologist IA Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering Technology or related field of study.Research Engineer/Scientist/Technologist IIA Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering Technology or related field of study and three (3) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree,A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering Technology or related field of study and five (5) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree, orA Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering Technology or related field of study.Required Minimum QualificationsCandidates currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree program relevant to this position will be consideredAt least six monthsof relevant full-time work experience (this can include or be exclusively internships) related to RF system design and architecture, RF modeling and simulation, RF testing, or similar RF-centric subjectPreferred QualificationsA Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering Technology or related field of study with two (2) years of relevant full-time experienceU.S. Citizenship RequirementsDue to our research contracts with the US federal government, candidates for this For full info follow application link.Georgia Tech Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees.