RF Hardware Engineer

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 skilled RF Hardware Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing, testing and building RF Systems (Tx / Rx) for RF signals (ex. communications, RADAR, navigation) UHF through X-Band. This role requires an onsite presence in our El Segundo, CA HQ; a remote work environment is not considered for this opportunity. Bonus Points: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field 5+ years’ experience with EW subsystems and payloads EA/ECM technique design (deception, Digital RF Memory, coherent/non-coherent techniques) Digital Signal processing: Design characterize and deliver channelizers, wideband detection/classification, MIMO/digital-arrays, and algorithms in MATLAB/Python/C++ Communication / Waveform system design RF machine learning for emitter ID, modulation/classification, anomaly detection, PDW creation Tools Experience: ADS/AWR/SystemVue, MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), GNU Radio/SDR (USRP/RFSoC), VITA-49; HDL/firmware experience; also helpful (Vivado/Quartus/Libero). Clearance: Active Secret or ability to obtain and maintain; TS/SCI eligibility preferred. ITAR/EAR-controlled work. Learn more about Security Clearances here. Field work: supporting periodic travel for flight tests and customer demonstrations/support Mindset: Builder-tester who loves first-principles RF, rapid lab iteration, and getting hardware flying fast What We Offer: Competitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental. 401K enrollment at 90 days. Generous PTO + most Federal Holidays observed. Collaborative and inclusive work environment....

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Clearance Required: Secret