The Missouri Institute for Defense and Energy (MIDE) is seeking an Engineer to support research and development activities that span pulsed power, directed energy, and computer science. Experience in solid-state switching technologies, pulse forming networks, pulsed power electronics, computational electromagnetics, high-voltage and RF circuit design/layout architecture, and standalone/arrayed antenna design is a plus. This position requires a solid foundation in electromagnetic, power electronics theory and application. Hands-on experience is vital and required.
The ideal team member will demonstrate:
· a passion for solving high-impact, real-world problems;
· a hands-on, pragmatic problem solving approach for mission-critical applied research;
· the ability to operate in agile and dynamic working environments as a core team player and independent individual;
· creativity and versatility in designing, prototyping, and validating pulse power solutions for complex electrical and computational problems;
· a curiosity, openness, and willingness to learn new skills, methods, systems, and technologies;
· effective verbal and written communication skills to inform and guide team-members; and,
· excellent organizational skills to prioritize and execute on both long-term and short parallel assignments.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
· Work with the Counter Directed-Energy Weapons (CDEW) Team on R&D projects to develop and evaluate technologies to while acting as a pathfinder for resolving extreme technical challenges.
· Executing, assisting, and mentoring students and staff in multiple R&D efforts:
o Simulation and design of pulsed power, RF, and directed energy components and systems;
o Mitigation techniques for high power EMC;
o Packaging, mounting and integration of RF components within a system;
o Communications, controls, and data acquisition of system and system components;
o Modeling, simulation, and visualization of electromagnetic systems and phenomenon;
o Developing innovative antennas, waveguides, transmission lines, and related test/evaluation components; and
o Authoring support documentation.
· Documenting progress and status including, but not limited to, technical reports and briefings as required.
· Work and communicate well within one or more teams.
· Strong communication, both verbal and written, and organizational/time-management skills.
· Interface with multiple engineering and non-engineering cross-functional team members.
· Generate and justify application driven requirements and illuminate tradeoffs to balance the mechanical, electrical, thermal and radiofrequency needs of the system, including regulated compliance(s).
· Analyze, design for and measure RF systems/antenna dynamic range, noise figure, attenuation, intermodulation, antenna noise temperature G/T and EIRP calculations.