RF Engineer

MAG Aerospace•Fort Belvoir, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MAG Aerospace is seeking a cleared subject matter expert skilled in RF Engineering, Microwave propagation techniques, commercial modulation techniques/ schemes, overall system level communication requirements, principles of radio testing techniques in support of EMI, EMC, and vulnerabilities of wireless sensors and can lead engineering efforts on assigned programs with minimal oversight from the Government lead. Onsite: Ft. Belvoir

Requirements

Active Secret Clearance
BS Electrical Engineering and > 5 years of experience (LEVEL II) or MS Electrical Engineering or Equivalent and > 15 years of experience (LEVEL III)
Skilled in RF Engineering
Skilled in Microwave propagation techniques
Skilled in commercial modulation techniques/ schemes
Skilled in overall system level communication requirements
Skilled in principles of radio testing techniques in support of EMI, EMC, and vulnerabilities of wireless sensors
Can lead engineering efforts on assigned programs with minimal oversight from the Government lead.

Nice To Haves

UAV/UAS experience a plus

Responsibilities

Analyzes and develops wireless communications networks for Soldier borne systems.
Conducts radio traffic analysis, system design, frequency planning, interference analysis, and performance optimization for Soldier borne systems.
Evaluates candidate wireless solutions and make recommendations based on mission requirements and the RF environment.
Identifies critical spectrum management aspects affecting the development and application of new wireless sensors.
Develops and maintains System Security Plan (SSP) documentation for Soldier borne RF systems.
Develop and maintains architecture for Soldier borne RF systems.
Performs and documents optimization techniques to include proper antenna selection for optimal performance, appropriate transmit power, and antenna clearance for optimal performance within Soldier borne constraints.
Leads, manages, and coordinates activities of RF planning, system design, system employment and system security.
Serves as RF subject matter expert for all technical aspects of assigned programs, stays abreast of current technology applicable to the PM/PEO portfolio, and represents the PM or PEO at PEO wide technical and system level IPTs, as well as meetings with other DoD agencies.
Supports wireless efforts taking place at US Army labs and serve as a liaison.
Performs top level design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting.
Translates military operational and mission requirements (ground, sea, air, and space) into practical system concepts and performance specifications.
Develops and maintains technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes.
Participates in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the project engineer and/or technical expert on assigned programs.
Evaluates design efforts to ensure integration of all the engineering disciplines and adequacy of the analyses performed, bringing in additional technical expertise as needed.
Reviews test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as all failure reports.
Reviews and evaluates system performance against specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements.
Initiates engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations as required and conduct physical and functional configuration audits.
Reviews program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content.