Engineer RF Microwave Design 1

Job#: 3052207

Job Description:

Engineer RF Microwave Design 1

Location: Baltimore, Maryland (Onsite)

Clearance: Secret Clearance

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced RF engineers for a role focused on Antennas, Electromagnetics, RF/Microwave design, Digital beamforming, and Hardware/Subsystem Integration and Test. The qualified candidate will join a team of engineers developing innovative and cost-effective systems that support a broad range of products. Applicants should possess the ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.

Key Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot Line Replacement Unit (LRU) and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) of RF architecture.
• Recommend data-driven requirements for threshold adjustments.
• Perform subsystem analysis, including hardware from RF to digits.
• Support performance testing and requirements verification.
• Troubleshoot complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Derive, flow-down, and configure subsystem requirements (hardware and software).
• Create test support applications and tools using MATLAB, Python, etc.

Required Qualifications

This role can be filled at either the Engineer or Principal Engineer level.

Basic Qualifications for Engineer:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline with 2 years of relevant experience; or 0 years of experience with a Master's Degree. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Candidates must be willing and able to obtain a DOD secret clearance prior to starting program work, within a reasonable timeframe as determined by the program.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills for a variety of RF/Microwave design and test-related problems.
• Proven knowledge of electrical engineering, design software, and equipment.
• Expertise in testing and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting RF hardware/subsystems.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; or 3 years of experience with a Master's Degree. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Candidates must be willing and able to obtain a DOD secret clearance prior to starting program work, within a reasonable timeframe as determined by the program.
• Expertise in testing and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills for a variety of RF/Microwave design and test-related problems of increasing scope and complexity.
• Proven knowledge of electrical engineering, design software, and equipment.
• Expertise with troubleshooting RF hardware/subsystems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DOD Secret Clearance
• Experience testing, troubleshooting, or designing RF hardware/subsystems.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic equipment to the component level.
• Familiarity with RF lab test equipment such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.
• Hands-on experience with test sets like Common RF Test Set (CRFTS), LM-STAR, or Hiller Test sets.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving hardware/software integration problems.
• Experience with using or developing software to control hardware (such as MATE or AMAX).
• Background in test scripting, data analysis, and/or signal processing.
• Experience mentoring other design and/or RF test engineers.

Work Environment

This role is for the 3rd shift, which operates from 9:00 PM to 4:59 AM, Monday through Friday.

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