Lead RF Hardware Engineer

Job description

CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. 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 Lead RF Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in cradle to grave support of various RF components - including software defined radios, amplifiers, antennas, and frequency converters. Experience leading a team of engineers is also strongly preferred. This role requires an onsite presence in our El Segundo, CA HQ; a remote work environment is not considered for this opportunity. ### Key Responsibilities - Cradle to grave support of various RF components - requirements capture, schematic capture, layout, bring up, measurement, production, test, and RF system level support. - Automate bench measurement setups for RF test data collection, and post-processing to make informed, data-driven conclusions - Design, integrate, and maintain complex RF systems at a blazing speed. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in New Product Introduction (NPI), design-for-manufacturing, and design-for-test. - Mentor and coach engineers - to effectively do this the ideal candidate would have deep experience with both eCAD and CAD software, a solid understanding of RF fundamentals, and an advanced proficiency in either Python and/or MATLAB. ### Qualifications - BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field - A minimum of 4 years’ total experience, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience leading a cross-functional engineering team - Experience creating link budgets and aligning them to real-world test data - Strong understanding of RF system parameters including gain, cascaded noise figure, figure-of-merit, linearity, and band flatness - Willingness to debug complex electrical systems and methodically identify root causes of issues - Antenna and receiver design across analog/RF/mixed-signal domains: mixers, PLLs/LOs, gain/linearity/noise trades; ability to turn simulations into reality. - 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 - Must be a U.S. Person (see ITAR Regulations below) due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities ### Bonus Points - Experience putting hardware through formal qualification campaigns and implementing robust screening of units in a manufacturing environment - Experience with RF systems on UAVs or for military applications - Experience with GNU Radio or similar DSP frameworks - Experience scaling RF products and technologies ### What We Offer - Competitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental. - 401K enrollment at 90 days. - Unlimited PTO + most Federal Holidays observed. - Collaborative and inclusive work environment. - Access to the latest tools and technologies. - High levels of responsibility and autonomy. - Professional growth and development opportunities. - Access to the hardest problems in electronic warfare. ### ITAR Regulations - 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. Learn more about the ITAR [here](https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987).