Radiofrequency Engineer (RF) ES3

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The candidate will provide Radio Frequency (RF) Analysis, Simulation, and Development support for space rated RF communication system designs and provide inter-operability analysis in a multi-system electromagnetic environment for programs and missions supporting NASA’s Moon Base Utilities and Infrastructure Group, Deep Space Communications, and future RF infrastructures.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen.
A degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited university and 5 or more years of experience in Antenna and RF systems design, test, and evaluation.
Ph.D. with some experience
MS with at least 3 years of experience, or BS with at least 5-10 years of experience.
Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%).
Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%).
Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).
Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%).
Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%).
Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).
Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%).

Nice To Haves

Visual Basic
MathCAD and/or MatLab
ANSYS High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS)
GPS/GNSS Simulators
PNT / Communication Waveform Analyzers (BPSK, QAM, QPSK)
LabView

Responsibilities

Provide analyses of existing transmitters, receivers, and antenna designs.
Participate in requirements and data reviews providing inputs and comments.
Support test campaigns in the internal and external laboratories.
Support and generate RF subsystem trade studies.
Perform link margin analyses using various modulation protocols and environmental influences.
Write or collaborate communication system design and analyses reports.
Create computational models of antennas, antenna systems, and spacecraft.
Perform radio frequency interference/radio frequency compatibility analyses.
Provide procurement specifications for RF components and subsystems.