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Requisition Number: 28881
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $104,336.00 - $155,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Entry Level
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.
HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:

• Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Job Description
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support our work with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) in Adelphi, MD. The engineer will work with Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICS) and Field Programable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and will work on-site in an integrated, results-oriented, research and development team environment within the Electronic Warfare (EW) Branch. We are seeking candidates to help develop innovative mixed-signal and photonics-Integrated Circuit (IC) solutions to support advanced Radio Frequency (RF), Machine Learning (ML), and signal-processing applications. Candidates should have strong hands-on experience with lab equipment, FPGA front-end designs, Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC), and advanced node fabrication. You will work directly with senior technical personnel, program managers, and external organizations to help transition prototype systems to the U.S. Army development and acquisition enterprise.
HII has been providing engineering and management support to the U.S. Army Research Laboratory for over 20 years, conducting innovative research to provide the Army with affordable enabling technologies in sensors, EW, quantum information sciences, and ASICS technologies. We are seeking a candidate ready to explore these diverse technical areas within a state-of-the-art electronics research and development facility. Come be a part of this challenging and exciting opportunity!
Come support our work with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and join a world class team of groundbreaking scientists and engineers!
Details below!
You will be part of a team that includes experts in ICs, RF engineering, and EW systems, with direct support from HII engineers and industry recognized subject matter experts. Our team members are expected to have a basic understanding of RF, FPGAs, and ASIC technologies and be able to collaborate with various engineering and non-technical staff.
Essential Job Responsibilities

• Examine EW-relevant RF, photonics, ML, and signal processing algorithms and propose innovations in the IC design space.
• Conceptualize mixed analog, digital, and photonics RF, ML, and signal processing algorithms and develop requirements and specifications.
• Predict performance using simulation methods such as PSpice, FEKO, Ansys SW.
• Identify specific design and simulation tools, licenses, and workflows needed to design and test mixed integrated circuits.
• Design mixed integrated circuits using tools such as Synopsys or Cadence design flows.
• Prototype front-end designs in high-performance FPGAs and demonstrate functional correctness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Recent graduate of PhD program from R1 university with experience in front-end design and functionality of FPGAs.
• Experience in laboratory RF hardware such as high-end oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and anechoic chambers.
• Experience designing an ASIC using Synopsys or Cadence design flows including back-end design to include floor planning, layout, power rails, clock trees, and design-for-test.
• Experience implementing analog filters, analog-to-digital converters, digital-to analog converters, and tuners in ASICs.
• Completed a GDSII.
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain a DoD/DoW security clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Completion of Post Doc.
• Experience using fabrication service (MOSIS, GF) and conducting verification.
• Completed mixed analog/digital design including non-standard logic cells.
• Completed integrated photonics, digital, and analog IC design.
• Experience in designing in 22 nm technology and below.
• Experience with front-end design of complex mathematical operators including Fast Fourier Transforms, Convolutional Neural Networks, and subspace operators (SVD, PCA, QR, kernel transformations).

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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