RF Engineer

Steely

$225K — $275K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar technical field
  • Experience with RF concepts including software defined radio and signal modulation
  • Proven maintenance and troubleshooting skills for electronics and communication products
  • Direct experience with systems supporting wireless protocols and satellite communications
  • Strong customer relationship and communication skills
  • Established technical troubleshooting abilities and proficient in reporting issues
  • Familiarity with test equipment like spectrum analyzers and network analyzers
  • Comfort with RF components and basic scripting in programming languages like Python or BASH

Responsibilities

  • Support customers in remote field locations with operational readiness
  • Travel domestically and internationally as required by mission support
  • Design, test, and evaluate RF communications systems
  • Independently assemble and operate RF equipment in field environments
  • Act as Subject Matter Expert for company’s products and procedures
  • Provide flexible availability to support deployed systems
  • Maintain and support existing RF infrastructure
  • Follow safety precautions during all work activities
  • Handle physical materials and equipment as needed for job functions

Benefits

  • 401(k) match of 6% with immediate vesting
  • Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (not combined as Paid Time Off)
  • 11 Federal Holidays
  • Life Insurance and Disability coverage paid for by the company
  • Free drinks and snacks in the workplace
  • Company sponsored weekly meals to foster team building
  • Participation in charitable events and holiday networking activities
Full Job Description
Overview

Steely is looking for a like-minded individual to join our team as aRF 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 offergrowth opportunitiessuch as leadership training, industry conferences, and mentorship fromexperienced, 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 Steely92s 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
  • Bachelor92s 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 project

OurBenefits

  • 401(k) match of 6% with immediate vesting
  • Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (not combined as Paid Time Off)
  • 11 Federal Holidays
  • Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability coverage paid for by thecompany
  • Free drinks and snacks
  • Company sponsored weekly breakfast orlunch
  • Holiday parties and networking events
  • Participation in several charitable events

Compensation

We believe in paying fairly and competitively based on the value each team member brings to the role. Individual compensation is determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, location, and market data. The anticipated salary range for this position is $225,000 - $275,000 annually.

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