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Location

Smyrna, GA (Metro Atlanta)

Project/Unit Description

The Sensor and Systems Engineering Division (SSED) of the Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory (SEAL) seeks qualified candidates for the position of Electronics Hardware Engineer in Smyrna, GA

SSED specializes in developing and prototyping complex RF sensor systems for a wide range of Department of Defense applications. Primary applications include Radar and Electronic Warfare, but can include communication systems, surveillance systems, and other remote sensing applications. SSED has developed and demonstrated systems that span small to large form factors and that are capable of operating in extreme environments.

Job Purpose

The Electronics Hardware Engineer develops mixed-signal design solutions including analog, RF and digital portions for Electronic Warfare, Radar, Avionics, Instrumentation, Automation, Communication and other complex systems. Specific activities of the Electronics Hardware Engineer include RF and analog development using system, circuit or board design and simulation tools; development of digital systems (including high-speed digital buses and FPGAs) via circuit simulation, schematic capture, board layout and assembly design; test and debug of the resulting hardware utilizing test equipment such as network analyzers and spectrum analyzers; and integration with other system components. Additionally, the Electronics Hardware Engineer conducts analysis of system performance, develops test process and procedure designs and collaborates with other engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop requirements and architecture for RF, analog or digital systems
• Develop RF, analog or digital hardware at a module level according to requirements, architecture and design
• Perform circuit simulation, schematic capture, and board layout for submodules of a platform design
• Generate documentation of hardware design and theory of operation
• Perform advanced RF, analog or digital lab testing activities -Integrate RF/Analog modules with other system components
• Take ownership of moderate to large development teams, mentoring others
• Serve as the primary author of technical reports and presentations, and lead team reviews of final deliverables
• Serve as the primary author of pertinent white papers, and competitive proposals; begin to provide technical vision to sponsors -
• Other related duties, as assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Several years of experience simulating, designing, prototyping, and testing RF systems, subsystems, and circuits.
• Experience leading the integration of complete RF systems spanning hardware, firmware, and software.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and technicians through the development and demonstration of complex RF systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance
• 20+ years of experience simulating, designing, prototyping, and testing RF systems, subsystems, and circuits.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers across all phases of system development

Travel Requirements

10% - 25% travel

Education and Length of Experience

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

• 9 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field.
• 7 years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field.
• 4 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field. 

Please refer to our Research Faculty Technical Level Guidelines for minimum requirements at the higher levels.

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Clearance Type Required

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Benefits at GTRI

Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https://benefits.hr.gatech.edu/.

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