Sep 12
Top Secret
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
Occasional travel
Engineering - Electrical
Reston, VA (On/Off-Site)
We are looking for a like-minded individual to join our team as a RF Engineer.
Our Team embraces the concept that the sky's the limit. Regardless of where you are at in your career, our goal is to work with you to refine your skills, add to your technical tool belt, and aid you in your growth as a professional. We offer growth opportunities such as leadership training, industry conferences, and mentorship from experienced, passionate individuals.
Candidates must be able to hold and maintain a security clearance, therefore U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities:
Prior experience supporting customers in remote field locations; operations experience; training development and delivery experience
CONUS and OCONUS travel as dictated by mission support requirements
Ability to design, test, evaluate radio / RF communications systems
Ability to independently assemble and operate electronic and mechanical equipment including antennas and satellite dishes in field environments
Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all equipment and procedures for products
Provide flexible daily office hours as needed to support customers and deployed systems
Maintain and support existing RF infrastructure
Observe and follow proper safety precautions in performance of all work
Work may require physical effort in the handling of materials, boxes, or equipment
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar technical degree
Experience with RF and signals and communications concepts. Topics include software defined radio, I/Q capture, spectrum survey, signal modulation and coding, multiple access schemes, etc.; HAM radio or other practical experience desired
Must have experience providing maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, calibration and upgrades of electronics and communication products
Must have direct experience with systems supporting wireless protocols including VSAT or other satellite communications
Must be a committed team player and work well with other contractors and vendor partners under adverse conditions
Must have strong customer relationship and communication skills
Must have established troubleshooting technical skills and be able to clearly articulate issues to design engineers; capturing issue and writing trouble reports as necessary
Experience using test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and network analyzers to perform signal survey, analysis, and troubleshooting
Familiarity and comfort with RF componentry including specifying, evaluating, testing, and troubleshooting
Strong flexibility to adapt in a dynamic environment with frequently changing requirements
Familiarity with basic scripting or programming and automation (Python, BASH, etc) is highly desirable
Comfort working with Linux based systems and basic computer networking
Systems test engineering experience
Technical leadership and organizational skills to manage multiple projects
Our benefits
401(k) match of 6% with immediate vesting
Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Legal resource plan
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
11 Federal holidays
Life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage paid by the company
Free coffee, sodas, and snacks
Team activities and gaming
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity.
Our Team embraces the concept that the sky's the limit. Regardless of where you are at in your career, our goal is to work with you to refine your skills, add to your technical tool belt, and aid you in your growth as a professional. We offer growth opportunities such as leadership training, industry conferences, and mentorship from experienced, passionate individuals.
Candidates must be able to hold and maintain a security clearance, therefore U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities:
Prior experience supporting customers in remote field locations; operations experience; training development and delivery experience
CONUS and OCONUS travel as dictated by mission support requirements
Ability to design, test, evaluate radio / RF communications systems
Ability to independently assemble and operate electronic and mechanical equipment including antennas and satellite dishes in field environments
Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all equipment and procedures for products
Provide flexible daily office hours as needed to support customers and deployed systems
Maintain and support existing RF infrastructure
Observe and follow proper safety precautions in performance of all work
Work may require physical effort in the handling of materials, boxes, or equipment
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar technical degree
Experience with RF and signals and communications concepts. Topics include software defined radio, I/Q capture, spectrum survey, signal modulation and coding, multiple access schemes, etc.; HAM radio or other practical experience desired
Must have experience providing maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, calibration and upgrades of electronics and communication products
Must have direct experience with systems supporting wireless protocols including VSAT or other satellite communications
Must be a committed team player and work well with other contractors and vendor partners under adverse conditions
Must have strong customer relationship and communication skills
Must have established troubleshooting technical skills and be able to clearly articulate issues to design engineers; capturing issue and writing trouble reports as necessary
Experience using test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and network analyzers to perform signal survey, analysis, and troubleshooting
Familiarity and comfort with RF componentry including specifying, evaluating, testing, and troubleshooting
Strong flexibility to adapt in a dynamic environment with frequently changing requirements
Familiarity with basic scripting or programming and automation (Python, BASH, etc) is highly desirable
Comfort working with Linux based systems and basic computer networking
Systems test engineering experience
Technical leadership and organizational skills to manage multiple projects
Our benefits
401(k) match of 6% with immediate vesting
Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Legal resource plan
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
11 Federal holidays
Life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage paid by the company
Free coffee, sodas, and snacks
Team activities and gaming
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity.
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