Radiofrequency (RF) Engineer with Clearance - ES5 (JR092426A-16)

JBS Solutions

• $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US citizenship and active US Secret Security Clearance (Top Secret preferred)
  • 15+ years of experience in Antenna and RF systems design, test, and evaluation
  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 9+ years, MS with 13+ years, or BS with 15+ years of experience
  • Proficient in Visual Basic, MathCAD, MatLab, ANSYS HFSS, GPS/GNSS Simulators, and Communication Waveform Analyzers
  • Strong analytical and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

  • Provide RF analysis and simulation for space-based communication systems
  • Participate in requirements and data reviews with customer inputs
  • Support test campaigns in various laboratory environments
  • Support and generate RF subsystem trade studies
  • Perform link margin analyses considering modulation protocols
  • Write and collaborate on RF system design and analysis reports
  • Conduct radio frequency interference and compatibility analyses

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge NASA projects
  • Mentorship and career development opportunities for early-career engineers
  • Engagement in innovative space communication technologies
  • Collaboration with multiple US Government agencies
  • Location in Huntsville, AL, known for quality of life and innovation
Full Job Description
Radiofrequency (RF) Engineer with Clearance - ES5

JBS is excited to announce a new position. We are seeking a Radiofrequency Engineer to join our team working on ESSCA with NASA!

Job Description

The candidate will provide Radio Frequency (RF) Analysis, Simulation, and Development support for space-based RF communication systems with inter-operability integration across multiple US Government Customers. This position will require active security clearance to perform daily tasks. Support customer's Moon Base Utilities and Infrastructure Group, Deep Space Communications Network, and future RF infrastructures.

The successful candidate will perform tasks such as:
  • Provide analyses of existing transmitters, receivers, and antenna designs.
  • Participate in requirements and data reviews providing inputs and comments.
  • Support test campaigns in the internal and external laboratories.
  • Support and generate RF subsystem trade studies.
  • Perform link margin analyses using various modulation protocols and environmental influences.
  • Write or collaborate communication system design and analyses reports.
  • Project milestone reviews for customers and stakeholders.
  • Project technical interchange, planning, review, and other appropriate meetings required to maintain current knowledge base of design, requirements, issues, action items, and resolution activities.
  • Perform radio frequency interference/radio frequency compatibility analyses.
  • Organizational management reviews.
  • Mentor early-career and internship engineers.


Should be proficient in the following:

Visual Basic, MathCAD and/or MatLab, ANSYS High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS), GPS/GNSS Simulators, and PNT / Communication Waveform Analyzers (BPSK, QAM, QPSK)

Must be a US Citizen and currently have an active US Secret Security Clearance with option to obtain Top Secret Clearance.

Education Requirements:

A degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited university and 15 or more years of experience in Antenna and RF systems design, test, and evaluation.
  • Ph.D., with minimum of 9+ years of experience,
  • MS with at least 13+ years of experience, or
  • BS with at least 15+ years of experience.


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