Senior Research Scientist

Job description

Intellisense Systems, Inc.

  is a privately held company with a proven track record of developing and deploying innovative products that successfully operate in the most extreme environments.

   We are a fast-growing Southern California technology innovator that solves tough, mission-critical challenges for our customers in the aerospace, defense, and commercial markets.

   We design, develop, and manufacture advanced products for ground, maritime, and airborne applications.

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Research Scientist with a strong EE/RF background to join the Advanced Systems Team in our Airborne Systems Department.

 The Advanced Systems Team works on advancing cutting-edge technology for integration into advanced systems and platforms.

 Their research and development effort is focused on products that leverage a combination of sophisticated algorithms onto embedded electronics including but not limited to RFICs, RFSoCs, SDRs, micro-controllers, and single board computers.

 We are a lean team that specializes in advancing concepts from proposed solution to technology production.

You will work alongside other experienced scientists and engineers to develop novel, cutting-edge solutions to several challenging problems.

 Understanding and experience with RF systems such as radar and/or communications and the requisite systems design, implementation and application, signal and digital signal processing (algorithms and hardware) are desired.

This is a hands-on research and development position.

Responsibilities:

•   Write proposals such as SBIR/BAA etc.


• Lead the creation of new concept/architecture design, development, and implementation activities related to RF sensing and processing components/systems development including simulation and modeling, prototyping, and testing.

Apply experience in the use of RF design, programming, modeling/simulation tools to help develop new technologies.



• Work alongside engineering and research teams in researching, selecting, evaluating, and/or developing component/system and packaging with specific applications in mind.
• Lead/provide technical write-ups related to system, hardware, and software development for bids and proposals.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

•   PhD in Applied/Experimental Physics, RF Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  
  5-8+ years’ experience in RF and communication components/system design, development, laboratory and field prototyping and implementation for RF applications (including years of post-doctoral study.) Experience using Ansys and microwave office Experience in radar algorithm development: Doppler processing, SAR, target classification, and AI/ML Good knowledge of analog and digital RF and communication systems and protocols.


• Experience in developing hardware and prototyping Ability to contribute to development, analysis and troubleshooting of component/system performance.
• Desire to design experiments, assemble test setups, perform tests, analyze results, relate the results to goals/theory/predictions and make conclusions relevant to development.
• Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously, achieving required results on time and on budget.
• Ability to present technical concepts and designs to Senior Management and customers in clear and succinct form.
• Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills to prepare technical proposals and documentation.

US citizenship is preferred Nice to Haves:

•   Familiarity with electronics and wireless communication (including mesh network) systems and devices Experience in cellular protocols, 5G stacks, and backhaul integration Experience in writing proposals Project planning and execution Ability to communicate domain expertise to a layperson What You Could Expect:   The freedom to take risks, to innovate, and to be rewarded Partner with trusting leadership that approaches tasks and requests with urgency Deliver products that are continually recognized as industry disruptors Pay Range: $130,000-$180,000 However, base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits:

•   4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day) 10 paid holidays  401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary (no vesting period) Multiple options for Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance plans Health Savings Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts  Tuition Assistance (30% of Tuition with a minimum qualifying grade) 100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 100% Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance 100% Paid Workers Compensation Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance The unique culture at Intellisense offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization.


• We are looking for individuals that have a wide breadth of experience while also being subject matter experts in their respective field.
• With an immediate 40-hours of paid time off and 100% 401(k) matching up to 4% of your annual salary without a vesting period, we recognize that employees are our greatest resource and that finding the right individuals will make our company even better.
• If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us by phone at 424-319-7813 or by email at  HRSupport@intellisenesinc.com   Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S.
• Citizenship, U.S.
• Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S.
• Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).
• Intellisense Systems, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.
• Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
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