Job Title:
RF Simulation Engineer
Location
: Eglin AFB- Niceville, FL
Canvas provides engineering services and technical solutions for customers in federal and commercial markets. We are recognized by our customers and industry partners for our ethical standards, world-class technical expertise, and dedication to accomplish the mission in a responsive, efficient, and affordable manner.
The GWEF is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) level Radar Frequency (RF) Simulation Modeler/Engineer to support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testing. This role will collaborate with functional teams to create/develop and manage RF target models in multiple configurations, manage a materials library for signature prediction codes, create and verify RF signatures using modeling and simulation processes and tools, and post process signature files from modeling sources or range collected data sources.
Key Responsibilities
- Design RF systems to feed RF array walls to simulate realtime targets and backgrounds.
- Develop and validate RF simulation models using tools like HFSS, CST, or MATLAB
- Collaborate with systems engineers to integrate RF components into broader architectures
- Conduct performance analysis, path loss modeling, Noise analysis.
- Support testing and troubleshooting of RF subsystems and simulation environments
- Document technical specifications, design decisions, and validation results
- Lead the integration of RF hardware, including amplifiers, filters, switches, and antennas, into complex test setups.
- Collaborate directly with customers to support RF design and development activities and participate in technical reviews
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years in RF engineering, with a focus on antenna arrays, RF circuit design, or electromagnetic simulation.
- Strong grasp of electromagnetic/antenna theory and Radars and RF Signatures.
- Experience with Antenna Array Walls, RF Test and measurement, RF Circuit Design.
- Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing and RF lab instrumentation (e.g., VNAs, spectrum analyzers).
- Excellent documentation and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
- U.S. citizenship with an active SECRET clearance (or ability to obtain one), and eligibility for TOP SECRET upgrade.
Preferred Qualifications
- Have foundational knowledge of signal processing algorithms to support RF system analysis, test design, and performance optimization in HITL environments.
- Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, C++, and radar cross-section modeling
Security Clearance
Ability to obtain and hold a SECRET security clearance. Must be eligible for upgrade to TOP SECRET.
About Us
Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified ™, Fortune Best Small Workplace ™, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials ™ (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.
Benefits Of Working With Canvas
To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:
Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.
Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.
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