Sr Research Engineer - RF & Systems Engineer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with real-world impact
• Collaborative, mission-driven research environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for technical leadership, innovation, and career growth
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• B.S. + 8 years, M.S. + 6 years, or Ph.D. + 3 years of relevant experience
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

• Strong background in RF and microwave engineering, including RF architectures, signal chains, antennas, and transmit/receive systems
• Demonstrated experience with radar, RF communications, electronic warfare, or related sensing systems
• Experience developing system architectures and translating system-level requirements into subsystem requirements and interfaces
• Understanding of radar and communications performance analysis, including SNR, noise figure, dynamic range, propagation, and waveform considerations
• Solid foundation in digital signal processing and hands-on experience with RF laboratory instrumentation

• Experience developing complex RF systems from concept through integration, test, and demonstration
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot interactions across RF hardware, digital hardware, firmware, software, and algorithms
• Familiarity with real-time processing platforms such as SDRs, FPGAs, GPUs, and SoCs
• Experience developing and executing system-level verification and test activities

• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar engineering/programming environments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and system-level problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to engineering teams, program leadership, and customers
• Experience with technical documentation, design reviews, proposals, and customer presentations
• Willingness to travel occasionally for testing, demonstrations, and customer engagement

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance; SCI and/or recent SAP experience preferred
• Experience with RF/EM simulation tools such as ADS, HFSS, or CST
• Experience with maritime, airborne, or other operational sensing environments
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical efforts and mentoring junior engineers

The salary range is: $117,684-$175,054.

ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles.

Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program.

SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/.

SRI will accept applications until the position is filled.

SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry.

We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future.

For almost 80 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.