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$149,001 - $200,000
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Engineering - Electrical
Syracuse, NY (On-Site/Office)
Requisition Number: 27673
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $149,001.00 - $200,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Senior
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.
HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Come Join HII - Where Hard Stuff is Done Right!
HII is seeking an accomplished and forward thinking Lead RF Engineer to guide the development of advanced systems and technologies within our Electronic Systems team in Syracuse, NY. In this leadership role, you will drive technical direction, mentor engineering teams, and ensure the successful design, integration, and delivery of cutting edge electronics and communication solutions. We are looking for a strong technical leader who is a self starter, thrives in complex environments, and can operate with minimal oversight while influencing both engineering outcomes and team success.
As a Lead RF Engineer, you will be a key technical authority, regularly coordinating cross disciplinary efforts across software, hardware, mechanical, and product engineering teams. You will shape system architectures, oversee analysis and design activities, and engage with customers and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet mission and end user needs.
Key Responsibilities - What You Will Lead
• Lead RF analysis activities, driving requirements development and system architecture decisions
• Direct modeling and simulation of complex embedded RF systems
• Oversee design, development, documentation, and testing of RF circuits and systems, including amplifiers and antennas
• Lead hands on testing, troubleshooting, and validation using spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers
• Provide technical leadership for software defined radio (SDR) systems, waveform development, and integration
• Mentor, train, and guide junior and mid level engineers, fostering technical growth and collaboration
• Coordinate multi disciplinary engineering efforts to deliver high quality products on schedule
• Serve as a primary technical interface with customers, management, and other stakeholders
Basic Must Have Qualifications - What You Bring
• 9 years relevant industry experience with a Bachelor's in a related field; 7 years with a Master's; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Proven ability to lead cross functional engineering teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including customer and stakeholder interaction
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and guide resolution of complex RF system issues
• Strong knowledge of RF circuit design, including amplifiers, filters, and RF components
• Experience in RF analysis, requirements derivation, and system level design
Preferred Qualifications - What Sets You Apart
• Experience leading RF/digital test and measurement activities
• RF front end design leadership experience
• Familiarity with EW, radar, and/or communications technologies and wireless PHY layers
• Experience in signal detection, classification, direction finding, and geolocation systems
• Proficiency in MATLAB modeling and simulation (Simulink a plus); familiarity with Python or LabVIEW for rapid prototyping and test automation
• Experience leading concept development and rapid prototyping efforts
• Existing SECRET clearance strongly preferred
Physical Requirements
May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $149,001.00 - $200,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Senior
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.
HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Come Join HII - Where Hard Stuff is Done Right!
HII is seeking an accomplished and forward thinking Lead RF Engineer to guide the development of advanced systems and technologies within our Electronic Systems team in Syracuse, NY. In this leadership role, you will drive technical direction, mentor engineering teams, and ensure the successful design, integration, and delivery of cutting edge electronics and communication solutions. We are looking for a strong technical leader who is a self starter, thrives in complex environments, and can operate with minimal oversight while influencing both engineering outcomes and team success.
As a Lead RF Engineer, you will be a key technical authority, regularly coordinating cross disciplinary efforts across software, hardware, mechanical, and product engineering teams. You will shape system architectures, oversee analysis and design activities, and engage with customers and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet mission and end user needs.
Key Responsibilities - What You Will Lead
• Lead RF analysis activities, driving requirements development and system architecture decisions
• Direct modeling and simulation of complex embedded RF systems
• Oversee design, development, documentation, and testing of RF circuits and systems, including amplifiers and antennas
• Lead hands on testing, troubleshooting, and validation using spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers
• Provide technical leadership for software defined radio (SDR) systems, waveform development, and integration
• Mentor, train, and guide junior and mid level engineers, fostering technical growth and collaboration
• Coordinate multi disciplinary engineering efforts to deliver high quality products on schedule
• Serve as a primary technical interface with customers, management, and other stakeholders
Basic Must Have Qualifications - What You Bring
• 9 years relevant industry experience with a Bachelor's in a related field; 7 years with a Master's; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Proven ability to lead cross functional engineering teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including customer and stakeholder interaction
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and guide resolution of complex RF system issues
• Strong knowledge of RF circuit design, including amplifiers, filters, and RF components
• Experience in RF analysis, requirements derivation, and system level design
Preferred Qualifications - What Sets You Apart
• Experience leading RF/digital test and measurement activities
• RF front end design leadership experience
• Familiarity with EW, radar, and/or communications technologies and wireless PHY layers
• Experience in signal detection, classification, direction finding, and geolocation systems
• Proficiency in MATLAB modeling and simulation (Simulink a plus); familiarity with Python or LabVIEW for rapid prototyping and test automation
• Experience leading concept development and rapid prototyping efforts
• Existing SECRET clearance strongly preferred
Physical Requirements
May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
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