Toyon Research Corporation

RF Systems Engineer

Toyon Research Corporation  •  $130k - $200k/yr  •  Goleta, CA (Onsite)  •  12 hours ago
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Job Description

U.S. Citizenship Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense security clearance required.

This position is in-person.

Toyon Research Corporation is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) and Radar Systems Engineer with practical

experience in both the design and test of RF and Radar Systems, including EW techniques and counter

measures. An experienced RF/Radar systems engineer will have opportunities to support multiple projects

across Toyon's Antenna/RF, RF Products, Advanced Algorithms, Autonomous Systems, and Aerospace

System product area teams. Join a dynamic team of creative engineers working on state-of-the-art

problems and products for radar, navigation, communications, electronic warfare, and embedded sensors.

Responsibilities

  • Design, analyze, and test advanced RF and radar systems for EW, communications, and sensing applications
  • Develop algorithms and techniques for ES/EA/EP, direction-finding, waveform design, and adaptive processing
  • Support multidisciplinary teams across multiple product areas with system modeling, sensor fusion, and performance assessment
  • Drive innovative problem-solving, produce clear technical documentation, and contribute to next-generation RF and radar capabilities

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following capabilities and experience, or a large subset thereof:

  • An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline with at least a:

o Ph.D. specializing in RF sensor systems; or

o A master’s or bachelor’s degree with 5 or more years of radar/EW systems experience

  • Experience with various elements of electronic support (ES), electronic attack (EA), and electronic protection (EP) systems
  • Fundamental knowledge of estimation, sensor fusion processes and the design of such systems;
  • Domain expertise in analysis and application of advanced RF system features, such as:

o Direction-finding (DF), subspace processing, and waveform design

o Space-Time Adaptive Processing (STAP) / Space-Frequency Adaptive Processing (SFAP)

o Monostatic, Bistatic and Multistatic Radar Systems

o Low-Observable (LO) systems and Radar Cross Section (RCS) design

  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Ability to independently think outside the box
  • Ability to work in a team environment involving experts in diverse disciplines.

Creativity, strength in problem solving and ability to develop and analyze complex systems are must-have

talents for this position.

The annual pay range for the RF Systems Engineer is $130,000 to $200,000.

The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate’s education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans

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Toyon Research Corporation

About Toyon Research Corporation

Toyon is employee-owned with approximately 250 employees. Our team-based approach to tackling challenging and complex problems promotes free exchange of innovative ideas and opportunities for rapid advancement. Toyon’s employee turnover rate is very low, which is indicative of the unique company culture and exceptional benefits that we offer, including:

Comprehensive Health Care

Company-funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans

An Employee Stock Ownership Program

Our corporate headquarters is located in Goleta, CA (near the Santa Barbara Airport and the University of California at Santa Barbara) and hosts the majority of our technical and administrative staff as well as our RF fabrication and laboratory facilities. Additionally, we have corporate offices in Sterling, VA (near the Dulles International Airport), Fort Collins, CO (near Colorado State University), and Huntsville, AL (near the U.S. Space & Rocket Center). All are growing steadily and provide key, local resources for our federal clients in each of our core business areas.

We are always seeking dedicated employees of high integrity to join our team in California, Virginia, Colorado, and Alabama. Join us as we build important technologies and rewarding careers.

A B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field is required for technical positions.

All candidates must be U.S. Citizens.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Goleta, CA
Year Founded
1980
Website
toyon.com
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