CX2
RF Hardware Engineer
El Segundo, CA
No sponsorship$160k-$200kDetected 168 days ago
TypeScriptPythonC++MATLABAlgorithmsMachine LearningNumPyElectrical EngineeringSignal ProcessingSensorsSimulinkCommunication
About the role
- CX2's AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains.
- CX2 is seeking a skilled RF Hardware Engineer to join our growing team.
- This role requires an onsite presence in our El Segundo, CA HQ; a remote work environment is not considered for this opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Design, validate & deliver RF payload subsystems: Design, Integration and Testing of Antennas, RF front ends, SDRs and provide validation of operation. Support development and analysis of RF performance metrics.
- Own requirements, ICDs, and verification from concept through delivery
- Design, validate & deliver RF payload subsystems: Design, Integration and Testing of Antennas, RF front ends, SDRs and provide validation of operation.
- Support development and analysis of RF performance metrics.
- supporting periodic travel for flight tests and customer demonstrations/support
- We build AI-enabled hardware and software platforms to detect, disrupt, and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea, and space.
Requirements
- ability to turn simulations into reality.
- Must be a U.S. Person (see ITAR Regulations below) due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities
- 5+ years' experience with EW subsystems and payloads
- Tools Experience: ADS/AWR/SystemVue, MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), GNU Radio/SDR (USRP/RFSoC), VITA-49
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a US Citizen, Green Card holder, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
- Antenna and receiver design across analog/RF/mixed-signal domains: mixers, PLLs/LOs, gain/linearity/noise trades
- Channelizers & wideband architectures: filter banks, analog/digital down conversion, sample-rate planning, clocking/synchronization.
- Willingness to support critical test events that occasionally require extended hours/weekends
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Bonus Points
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- EA/ECM technique design (deception, Digital RF Memory, coherent/non-coherent techniques)
- Digital Signal processing: Design characterize and deliver channelizers, wideband detection/classification, MIMO/digital-arrays, and algorithms in MATLAB/Python/C++
- Communication / Waveform system design
- RF machine learning for emitter ID, modulation/classification, anomaly detection, PDW creation
Nice to have
- TS/SCI eligibility preferred.
- ITAR/EAR-controlled work.
- Learn more about Security Clearances here.
Skills
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Compensation
- Competitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental.
- Generous PTO + most Federal Holidays observed.
Company info
- CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies.
Equal opportunity
- Employer CX2 is committed to equal employment opportunity.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in compliance with the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
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