Radiofrequency Engineer (RF) (ES4)

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The candidate will provide Radio Frequency (RF) Analysis, Simulation, and Development support for space-based RF communication systems with inter-operability integration across multiple US Government Customers. This position will require active security clearance to perform daily tasks. Support customer’s Moon Base Utilities and Infrastructure Group, Deep Space Communications Network, and future RF infrastructures.

Requirements

Proficient in Visual Basic, MathCAD and/or MatLab, ANSYS High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS), GPS/GNSS Simulators, and PNT / Communication Waveform Analyzers (BPSK, QAM, QPSK)
Must be a US Citizen and currently have an active or can obtain US Security Clearance.
A degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited university and 15 or more years of experience in Antenna and RF systems design, test, and evaluation.
Ph.D., with minimum of 4 years of experience
MS with at least 8 years of experience
BS with at least 10-15 years of experience.
Ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%).
Ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%).
Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).
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%).
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%).
Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).
Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job.

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.
Project milestone reviews for customers and stakeholders.
Project technical interchange, planning, review, and other appropriate meetings required to maintain current knowledge base of design, requirements, issues, action items, and resolution activities.
Perform radio frequency interference/radio frequency compatibility analyses.
Organizational management reviews.
Mentor early-career and internship engineers.