RF Communication Systems Engineer

ITS has a client located in the New Brunswick, NJ area seeking an on-site RF Communication Systems Engineer. This is a Direct Hire job opportunity with excellent benefits.

Requirements: Skills, Education, Physical

• Solid understanding of RF and microwave principles.
• Familiarity with digital modulation schemes, SDRs (software-defined radios), and tactical communication systems.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in RF system design, integration, and testing.
• Experience performing link budget calculations and system-level analysis
• Experience with component-level RF/microwave hardware
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the entire body.

Preferred Skills: Skills & Education

• Knowledge of environmental and EMI/EMC compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of system integration into vehicles, UAVs, or fixed installations.
• Master's degree.
• Experience in defense or wireless communications preferred in reference to RF system design, integration, and testing.
• Experience with military or aerospace communication systems and standards.
• Familiarity with antenna systems and radiation patterns.

Job Summary/Responsibilities:
The RF Communication Systems Engineer will play a key role in the design, integration, and support of advanced RF and microwave systems. This position bridges the gap between component-level RF/microwave hardware and complete communication systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and customer requirements are met. This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for a candidate who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating across disciplines, and working on cutting-edge wireless systems.

• Define, design, and develop RF and microwave communication systems, including transmitters, receivers, and full RF subsystems.
• Lead system-level RF architecture, link budget analysis, and trade studies to meet customer and program requirements.
• Integrate RF components (amplifiers, filters, mixers, antennas, cables) into complete systems, ensuring optimal performance and minimal interference.
• Perform RF system simulations and analysis to predict and validate system behavior under various conditions.
• Develop system-level test plans and procedures to provide to test engineering for execution.
• Interface with customers to capture technical requirements and present system designs and performance results.
• Generate and maintain detailed design documentation, including block diagrams, interface control documents, test reports, and user manuals.
• Stay current on emerging RF technologies and techniques, and recommend solutions to improve system performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Product, and manufacturing engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Benefits:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick time.
• Health insurance options for employee and their dependents, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, EAP (Employee Assistance Program via medical), and $3K Health Reimbursement Arrangement.
• 401(k) with company match.

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