Senior Principal Radar RF Systems Engineer
22 hours ago
San Diego
Join Kyocera International, Inc. We're hiring a Senior Principal Radar RF Systems Engineer at our San Diego facility! Salary Range: $214,000 - 340,000 annually (Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors) Why Kyocera? With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles - and we're just getting started. What Makes Us Stand Out? We don't just offer jobs - we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here's what you can expect: Generous Time Off • 3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year), • Competitive pay, • 401(k) with company match, • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Life insurance, • Flexible Spending Account (FSA), • Tuition reimbursement, • Paid time off to volunteer, • Onsite gyms, walking tracks, and employee gardens at larger locations, • Long-tenured team (many with 30+ years of service!), • Inclusive and diverse workforce Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and become part of a team that's shaping the future - one innovation at a time. KRFE5486 Senior Principal Radar RF Systems Engineer Exempt: Yes Safety Sensitive: No The Senior Principal Radar Systems Engineer, will lead the architecture, design, RFIC specification derivation and validation of advanced phasedarray radar systems enabled by highly integrated RFICbased PAAM solutions. Will play a central technical leadership role in developing specifications for nextgeneration FMCW and phasecoded pulsed radar systems for demanding sensing applications, working closely with customers and internal crossfunctional teams. Will collaborate with RFIC designers, antenna and array engineers, modem and signalprocessing architects, firmware/software teams, and system validation teams to translate missionlevel sensing requirements into robust, manufacturable radar solutions. This role requires deep expertise in radar theory, RF impairments, waveform design, array calibration, and endtoend system performance tradeoffs, as well as the ability to operate at both architectural and implementation levels. Key Responsibilities: Radar System Architecture & Design • Lead the analysis of endtoend radar system architecture, including waveforms, RFIC/PAAM partitioning, beamforming strategy, synchronization, and signalprocessing flow., • Design and analyze monostatic and multistatic radar architectures, including distributed and networked sensing configurations., • Perform detailed system trade studies across FMCW, phasecoded pulsed (e.g., BPSK), OFDMbased, and hybrid waveforms, optimizing for detection, resolution, false alarm rate, and robustness in cluttered environments., • Develop comprehensive radar link budgets using MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++, and spreadsheetbased analysis., • Model and analyze the impact of RFIC nonidealities, including:, • Synthesizer phase noise and spurs, • Chirp linearity and timing jitter, • Tx/Rx nonlinearity and compression, • ADC/DAC quantization, jitter, and bandwidth limits, • I/Q imbalance, DC offsets, isolation, and leakage, • Derive detailed RFIC, synthesizer, PAAM, ADC/DAC, and digital processing specifications from systemlevel requirements., • Work closely with IC design teams to ensure feasibility, margin, and scalability across process, voltage, temperature, and operating conditions., • Define and guide implementation of radar signalprocessing chains, including:, • Range/Doppler/angle processing, • Coherent integration and pulse compression, • Detection and CFAR techniques, • Target classification and tracking, • Define systemlevel verification and validation plans, including lab, chamber, and field testing., • Analyze measurement data, correlate with models, and drive rootcause analysis for performance gaps., • Serve as a technical authority for radar systems within the organization., • Interface directly with customers to understand requirements, explain system tradeoffs, and support solution definition., • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices, design guidelines, and internal technical documentation., • Track relevant developments in radar, sensing, and integrated sensingcommunications, and influence internal technology roadmaps. Requirements: Education & Experience • PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a strong focus on systems and signal processing., • 10+ years of industry experience in advanced radar system design, architecture, or development., • Deep understanding of:, • FMCW and phasecoded pulsed radar systems, • Beamforming and phasedarray antennas, • Radar detection theory, estimation, and tracking, • RF system impairments and their impact on sensing performance, • Proven experience with endtoend radar simulation and modeling., • Experience with highdynamics or highstress operational environments (e.g., high acceleration, vibration, thermal extremes)., • Familiarity with distributed, multistatic, or networked sensing systems., • Understanding of array calibration, phase alignment, and longterm coherency maintenance., • Exposure to radar programs, customers, or regulatory environments., • Demonstrated ability to lead technically, influence architecture decisions, and mentor engineers. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk, sit; occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations. Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. 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