RF/Microwave Design Engineer (Test & Integration / Communication with Security Clearance

Employer
John Galt Staffing
Location
Lexington, Massachusetts
Posted
Jul 17, 2024
Closes
Aug 06, 2024
Ref
2795485211
Discipline
Engineering, Design
Position Type
Engineer
Specialty
Autonomy
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Other
Need:
RF test and integration engineer with background in designing, integrating, and executing both lab and over-the-air tests of prototype tactical communications systems. Responsibilities:
- Test bed design and implementation with COTS and prototype components in test bed
- Test design and definition, design and implementation of test automation and execution, RF and communication data collection, analysis and internal presentation. This is a collaborative effort with the program team.
- Define and execute tests.
- Define test procedures
- Automate testing procedures
- Execute both lab and OTA tests
- Collect and organize rf and network performance data
- Perform analysis and report internally via verbal and written methods Required Skills:
- RF hardware - communications radios, antenna fundamentals, COTS components
- Test equipment - oscope, spec a, dmm, signal generator, dc power supply
- Experience working on a Linux platform; ideally candidate has Linux scripting - bash, python and Linux networking experience
- Background in RF theory
- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field
- MS office Desired Skills:
- Tactical RF communications,
- MATLAB
- DoD crypto devices
- Other crypto - AES, etc
- DoD tactical data links - Link16, TTNT, IFDL, MADL, HNW, NCW, BFT2, SRW, TSM
- C/C++
- Airborne testing
- Knowledge of AJ/LPI/LPD techniques
- Previous operational experience with tactical data links and crpyto
- Knowledge/experience with unmanned platforms - Candidates must have an ACTIVE secret clearance at the start of the position.
- Technologies will be flight tested so potential to fly as crew on aircraft. Please discuss this with potential candidates and ensure there would not be issues with this task.
- Interviews will be an initial phone screen and then a second round interview with additional team members.
- This position is onsite 75% of the time (3-4 days of the week depending on the project needs)
- Travel to test sites 1-2 times a year for a test event. This travel is domestic.