RF Comms Engineer
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior RF Communications Engineer with a proven track record in military and defense systems. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in RF system characterization, satellite communications hardware, and communications signal processing.Essential Job Responsibilities The primary responsibility of the RF Communications Engineer is to design and implement a communications link integrity HITL test system for the purpose of determining the effectiveness of satellite communication systems over RF mediums. This test system shall include such parameters as BER, EVM, Jitter, I/Q phase/amplitude imbalance, achieved Eb/No, etc. Modulation formats shall include PM, AM, FM, ASK, PSK, PCM, FSK, QAM, and OFDM.
Requirements
- 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
- 7+ years of experience in RF engineering and communications system testing including satellite and tactical communications.
- Expert in communications message signal processing.
- Experience with RF test System design and development.
- Experience with satellite communications hardware.
- Expert in using Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and High-Speed Oscilloscopes.
- Proficiency with MATLAB and digital modulation analysis tools.
- Proven ability to work in a dynamic, self-starting work environment and be adaptable to changing project needs.
- Must currently possess and be able to maintain an active TS/SCI with ability to pass enhanced security checks.
Nice To Haves
- 10+ years of experience in RF engineering and communications system testing including satellite and tactical communications.
- Expert in satellite communications message signal processing and communications message design.
- Background in space-rated hardware development and test, specifically relating to communications subsystems.
- Experience working across entire satellite communications link to include hands on work with ground station, uplink, downlink, and crosslink hardware.
- Experience in designing and working with Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) test systems.
- Exposure to computer programming of satellite communications systems.
- Familiarity with COM/NAV systems for air, land, and sea platforms.
Responsibilities
- Perform link budget analysis, RF propagation modeling and signal conditioning for open-air emulation.
- Assist in the development of automated test systems and manage multi-vendor equipment integration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program managers, systems engineers, and military stakeholders.
- Provide support and training for deployed systems as needed. Travel to support testing as needed.
Benefits
- We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
- Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
