RF Test Specialist

MIT Lincoln Laboratory•Lexington, MA

2d•$89,400 - $123,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Integrated RF & Photonics Group works to address challenging problems in the national interest across the electromagnetic spectrum (“from DC to daylight”) through research and development of RF and photonic components, integrated circuits, and subsystems. Work spans from device level design and testing, through subsystem fabrication and testing, to fully integrated demonstration systems. Key technologies include novel antennas and phased-array apertures, RF transmitters and receivers, RF integrated circuits (RFICs), photonic integrated circuits (PICs), mixed-signal printed circuit boards (PCBs), and packaged electronic-photonic subsystems. These technologies are applied to a wide range of applications including communications, radar, lidar, electronic warfare, SIGINT, inertial sensing, low-noise and semiconductor lasers, and quantum processing and sensing. The Group collaborates across multiple mission areas at the Laboratory to develop innovative solutions to national security needs by fostering research and development in advanced RF and Photonics technologies. The RF Technology Group is currently seeking a RF Test Specialist to provide antenna pattern measurements and radar cross section measurements in our anechoic chambers. Test support includes operation of RF systems and microwave test equipment, antenna parameter measurements in the anechoic chambers, and scattering / radar cross section measurements in the compact range facility. The facility is also utilized in constructing external test setups and running local RF experiments when appropriate and as such, a successful candidate will aid in these activities.

Requirements

Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related fields, OR equivalent electronics/military technical school certification.
Knowledge of RF system measurement techniques.
Knowledge of antenna measurements to include return loss, gain, and radiation patterns, as well as Radar Cross Section (RCS) measurements in anechoic chamber environments.
The ability to troubleshoot and repair chamber measurement systems.
Knowledge of performing S-Parameter measurements using network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, etc.
Understanding of measurement data to identify measurement error or DUT issues.
Understanding of mechanical drawings used in designing fixtures and mounts.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Good working knowledge of the operation of laboratory test equipment including but not limited to network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, etc.
Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills.
Working knowledge of Matlab, LabView, and other software tools generally utilized with test and measurement.
Knowledge of radar cross section measurements including range gating, background subtraction, and calibration.
Knowledge and experience with near field and far field antenna measurements.

Responsibilities

Provide antenna pattern measurements and radar cross section measurements in anechoic chambers.
Operate RF systems and microwave test equipment.
Perform antenna parameter measurements in anechoic chambers.
Conduct scattering / radar cross section measurements in the compact range facility.
Assist in constructing external test setups and running local RF experiments.