RF Engineer - SME

Intelligent Waves LLC•San Antonio, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Intelligent Waves is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer – SME to design, develop, and deploy advanced RF spectrum monitoring solutions in support of mission requirements and warfighters. The role provides technical leadership in system architecture, analysis of complex RF environments, and delivery of integrated solutions. The engineer will work with cross-functional teams, mentor military personnel, and support national defense capabilities. This is a hybrid role based in San Antonio, Texas, with four days onsite and one day remote, and travel of up to 20%. An active SECRET clearance is required, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. Employees must follow all customer site protocols. Intelligent Waves provides mission-focused multi-domain operational expertise and technology solutions to government customers, including federal agencies and the Department of Defense. The company has served federal agencies since 2006.

Requirements

Active SECRET clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI.
DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days; examples include CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+, or SSCP.
At least 5 years of systems engineering experience implementing and supporting RF systems.
Strong understanding of RF principles and communication systems, including software-defined radios (SDRs), spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
Hands-on experience with SIGINT/COMINT systems.
Proficiency in transmitter geolocation methods, including RSSI, line-of-bearing direction finding, and Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA).
Knowledge of military and commercial communication systems, including tactical radios, VHF, UHF, LMR, ADS-B, and voice.
Familiarity with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, and 5G wireless communication standards.
Proficiency with Windows and Android operating systems.
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance on the architecture and design of RF spectrum monitoring systems, considering frequency bands, modulation schemes, power requirements, and system integration.
Identify and develop RF monitoring solutions for evolving mission requirements and RF signal geolocation challenges.
Analyze RF monitoring systems using simulation tools and models to optimize performance.
Triangulate radio frequency interference sources and expand system capabilities to enhance mission success.
Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to deliver integrated, optimized system solutions.
Communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Train and mentor military personnel conducting spectrum monitoring missions.
Install, integrate, and deploy RF-based software applications on Windows and Android operating systems.
Write and maintain technical documentation for research, development, testing, and evaluation standards and practices.