DESE Research, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and skilled RF / Telemetry Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and fielding of telemetry and radio frequency (RF) systems supporting Department of Defense platforms. This position will play a key role in the development of a technology-refreshed mobile system used to perform pre-flight checks and verify telemetry data for military aircraft and weapon system platforms.
The successful candidate will lead RF architecture development, telemetry receiver integration, waveform and antenna optimization, and system-level testing activities. This role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams, customers, and program stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of mission-critical capabilities. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise in RF and telemetry systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university
- Five (5) or more years of relevant professional experience
- Experience with RF signal processing, military communications systems, telemetry systems, or related RF technologies
- Hands-on experience with telemetry systems and telemetry data standards, including RCC IRIG-106
- Proficiency using RF test equipment including Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and Network Analyzers
- Experience integrating hardware systems in mobile or SWaP-constrained environments
- Ability to generate, interpret, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interconnect drawings
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, program managers, customers, and other stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic development environment
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Desired Qualifications- Experience supporting military aircraft, weapon system telemetry, or test and evaluation environments
- Familiarity with secure communications equipment and secure data storage solutions
- Experience supporting rapid prototyping, system integration, and fielding efforts within Department of Defense programs
- Experience integrating telemetry receivers, encryption devices, and associated RF subsystems
- Familiarity with RF waveform implementation and antenna integration
- Experience performing EMI/EMC testing, RF troubleshooting, and system certification activities
Responsibilities- Lead the design and integration of RF architectures required to capture, receive, and decode telemetry and PCM data streams
- Integrate telemetry receivers, secure communications equipment, and supporting RF hardware into mobile system platforms
- Select, evaluate, and integrate antenna solutions optimized for mission-specific waveform requirements
- Perform RF testing, signal verification, troubleshooting, and performance analysis using industry-standard RF test equipment
- Ensure telemetry subsystem compliance with RCC IRIG-106 standards and applicable government requirements
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including as-built drawings, wiring diagrams, interconnect schematics, and design packages
- Analyze and manage system-level size, weight, power, and mobility constraints to ensure operational effectiveness
- Support system integration, verification, validation, and acceptance testing activities
- Collaborate with project managers, cybersecurity personnel, mechanical engineers, technicians, testers, and customers to develop and implement technical solutions
- Communicate technical designs, status updates, risks, issues, and recommendations to program leadership and customers
- Support fielding, sustainment, and modernization efforts for deployed telemetry and RF systems
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices across the organization
