1209 - Senior RF Engineer

Monte Sano Research Corporation (MSRC) is a Huntsville-based Small Business specializing in providing full-spectrum defense system engineering, research, design, development, integration, test, evaluation, and planning services to the U.S. Government.

MSRC is seeking a full-time Senior RF Engineer to support technical efforts for our missile guidance integration and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) test team. In this role, you will work closely with our HWIL engineers to prototype, design, develop, and integrate high-fidelity testing of advanced RF missile seekers and radar systems. This role bridges the gap between simulation and real-world performance, ensuring our warfighters have the most advanced, reliable technology.

Job Description:

• Work with our senior engineering team to design, build, and maintain real-time, closed-loop HWIL simulation capabilities, including radar scene generation, signal injection, and data acquisition systems.
• Perform hands-on testing of RF seekers, transmitters, receivers, and antennas within compact ranges and HWIL labs.
• Analyze complex RF systems, pre-test predictions, and post-test data to identify performance anomalies and root causes of failures.
• Develop and document test plans, procedures, and reports for acceptance testing of missile hardware.
• Collaborate with guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) engineers, algorithm developers, and software teams to integrate hardware and software components.
• Support HWIL missile guidance tests for various Army weapon systems.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in RF engineering, specifically HWIL or antenna range testing.
• Familiarity with RF antenna theory, radar signal processing, and high-frequency hardware.
• Hands-on experience with Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), Signal Generators, and Power Meters.
• Proficient in MATLAB, Python, or LabVIEW for test automation and data analysis.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with radar systems (seeker or fire control).
• Knowledge of modeling & simulation environments (e.g., SIMULINK).
• Experience with indoor compact ranges or anechoic chambers.
• Detail-oriented self-starter with strong work ethic required.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active Secret DoD Clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance.

MSRC’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) practices are grounded in federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), among others. These laws prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, and other protected characteristics. They also prohibit preferential treatment based on any such trait. These protections apply across all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, training, and terminati