Global RF Field Scientist - Overseas Deployments

National Strategic Research Institute; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer-M

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Development and Training

Job summary

NSRI, a DoD-designated research center affiliated with the University of Nebraska, is seeking an RF Field Scientist for overseas deployments to support DoW and USG sponsors. You will operate as part of a two-person field team, deploying, maintaining, and assessing sensing systems at diverse international locations.

The role requires 60 days overseas followed by 30 days at home, with travel to various facilities and sponsor sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline or closely related field.
• Experience installing, operating, and repairing complex RF/electronic systems.
• Knowledge of non-ionizing radiation technologies and RF sensing.
• Ability to travel internationally for deployments.
• Strong reading of engineering drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Deploy as part of a two-person field team to install and operate sensing systems.
• Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs in remote environments.
• Verify system performance and conduct acceptance testing.
• Maintain logs and documentation.
• Coordinate with Field Team Lead on mission readiness.

Skills

RF systems

Sensor integration

Electrical/mechanical systems

Field operations

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Technology

Physics

Military-equivalent technical experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Test equipment

Data collection

Job description

NSRI, a DoD-designated research center affiliated with the University of Nebraska, is seeking an RF Field Scientist for overseas deployments to support DoW and USG sponsors. You will operate as part of a two-person field team, deploying, maintaining, and assessing sensing systems at diverse international locations.

The role requires 60 days overseas followed by 30 days at home, with travel to various facilities and sponsor sites.