Precise Systems

RF / Electrical Systems Engineer - Test Range Infrastructure

Precise Systems • $80K — $110K *
Crane, IN 47522In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering and RF systems.
  • Strong understanding of RF circuit schematics and design principles.
  • Familiarity with 3G, 4G, and 5G cellular technology and RF standards.
  • Proficient in troubleshooting complex electrical and RF issues.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide RF and electrical engineering support for communication management and power distribution.
  • Design and optimize electrical and electronic test range infrastructure.
  • Manage fiber-to-cellular wireless tower architecture and telecommunications systems.
  • Evaluate and support improvements to test range power distribution systems.
  • Conduct comprehensive power system studies and engineering evaluations.
  • Perform electrical and RF measurements using diagnostic equipment.
  • Support testing of CIED and CUxS devices and processes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a mission-critical environment surrounding defense technologies.
  • Engage in diverse tasks across lab and field settings.
  • Potential for skill development in RF engineering and telecommunications.
  • Work alongside an experienced engineering team focused on innovative solutions.
  • Gain insights into cutting-edge defense technologies and systems.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a RF / Electrical Systems Engineer - Test Range Infrastructure to support our customer in Crane, Indiana. This position provides RF and electrical engineering support to NSWC Crane's RF Experimentation & Demonstration Branch (MXQT), with emphasis on signal communications management, stable power distribution, and test range electrical/telecommunications infrastructure supporting Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (CIED) and Counter-Unmanned Systems (CUxS) testing. The work is primarily office- and lab-based, with periodic field support for test events.

This role requires in-person support.

Duties:
  • Provide RF and electrical engineering support for signal communications management and power distribution in support of MXQT test and evaluation activities.
  • Design, analyze, evaluate, and optimize electrical and electronic test range infrastructure, including wired and wireless communications systems.
  • Manage and support fiber-to-cellular wireless tower architecture and associated telecommunications infrastructure.
  • Manage and evaluate test range power distribution systems and support improvements to reliability, safety, and operational performance.
  • Perform power system studies and engineering evaluations, including steady state, short circuit, dynamic stability, transient, harmonic, flicker, switching overvoltage, lightning, energization, and related analyses.
  • Apply technical knowledge of electronics principles to troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and RF-related issues.
  • Conduct electrical and RF measurements on systems and components using specialized diagnostic and test equipment.
  • Support testing and evaluation of CIED and CUxS threat devices and associated processes.
  • Evaluate equipment design, assess system performance, and provide recommendations for technical improvement.
  • Test, evaluate, troubleshoot, repair, and support fiber optic and copper cable systems used in lab and range environments.
  • Support fielded power and communication cabling through design, evaluation, maintenance, management, and repair on test ranges.
  • Prepare support-equipment reports and related engineering documentation supporting system readiness and customer decision-making.
  • May perform quality assurance testing of assemblies and equipment fabricated by technicians.
  • Support work in both laboratory and outdoor field environments, including testing in variable weather and operational conditions.

Desired Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.

Desired Experience:
  • 3+ years of related professional experience in electrical engineering, RF systems, telecommunications, or test infrastructure support.
  • Working knowledge of power and energy distribution, wireless telecommunications, and RF signal design/processing.
  • Strong understanding of electrical theory, including high and low voltage, power, current, and resistance.
  • Proficiency with RF circuit schematics and RF design, including RF power, attenuation, filters, diplexers, antennas, and loads.
  • Understanding of RF transmission concepts, including scattering parameters and RF power-flow behavior.
  • Understanding of antenna theory and design, including physical geometry, material properties, and feed network impacts on coverage and efficiency.
  • Experience conducting RF measurements, including RF power, frequency, occupied bandwidth, and modulation assessment.
  • Familiarity with RF communication standards, modulation schemes, and communication protocols.
  • Practical knowledge of wireless digital signal behavior, system tradeoffs, and environmental effects on performance.
  • Familiarity with 3G, 4G, and 5G cellular technologies.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in explaining technical matters clearly.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) credentials.
  • Fiber optic certifications such as CFOT, CFOS/T, CFOS/D, CFOT S/O, CFOS/FC, or CFOS/W.
  • OSHA 10/30 training or related hazard management experience.
  • Experience supporting test ranges, RF labs, field instrumentation, or military telecommunications infrastructure.
  • Experience with CIED, CUxS, EW systems, or threat-device test environments.
  • Ability to support occasional field events, limited travel, and non-standard shifts as mission needs require.

Work Environment:
  • Primarily on site with a mix of office and laboratory work, plus field support during test events.
  • Expected work split is approximately 80% on site / 20% in field support.
  • May require occasional travel and support during 2nd or 3rd shift hours.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

About Precise Systems

Precise Systems is a professional services company currently working for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force. Precise Systems provides professional services in the areas of program management, administrative support, engineering, logistics, and information technology. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Lexington Park, Maryland.
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Size
500 employees
Industry
Information Technology
* Ladders Estimates

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