RF Engineer

Job Description

General Summary

This full-time position is in the Systems Development Department and is a highly motivated role that will participate in the design and implementation of electronic and radio-frequency (RF) systems for applications within the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and integrate systems for custom, ground-based RF platforms.
• Manage hardware design and integration in collaboration with electrical, software, mechanical engineers
• Develop and maintain detailed schematics of RF architectures.
• Perform RF benchtop testing using signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzer, oscilloscopes, and power meters.
• Model and simulate analog/digital electronic and RF systems.
• Develop and perform test procedures to validate new RF hardware and control software.
• Run data collections exercises and acceptance testing.
• Analyze and interpret signals and waveforms.
• Process data using statistical tools, fitting algorithms, etc.
• Establish calibration procedures and control systems for maintaining systems over time.
• Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems.
• Document each research stage in a clear and concise manner with figures that efficiently communicate the results.
• Interface with engineers and scientists of varying disciplines during the design of new systems.
• Participate in team assemblies to analyze, develop requirements, and make recommendations for moderate to complex systems.
• Perform creative problem solving for experimental systems.
• Prepare specifications for purchase of components and equipment.
• Perform trade studies on components for RF systems.
• Ensure individual responsibilities within projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget.

Experience and Skills

Permanent Residents and Visa-holders are not eligible for employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain DOD/IC Security Clearance.
• MS Degree in Electrical Engineering / Physics, BS Degree in Electrical Engineering / Physics with 3-5 years experience.
• Willing to travel within the Continental United States (CONUS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MATLAB.
• Experience with RFOF systems.
• Experience applying RF communications principles and waveforms such as BPSK, QPSK, and FSK.
• Experience working with waveform data in both the frequency and time domains.
• Digital and/or analog electrical hardware design.
• Strong mathematical/analytical problem solving skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement