Global RF Field Scientist – Overseas Deployments

National Strategic Research Institute; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Training Opportunities

Job summary

National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) in Melbourne, FL is seeking an RF Field Scientist to support overseas deployments with DoW/USG sponsors. You will deploy in 60/30 rotation cycles, install and maintain sensing systems, and work in austere environments.

You will operate as a key technical expert alongside a Field Team Lead, contributing to planning, diagnostics, repairs, data collection, and system verification while complying with security and sponsor requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical disciplines or related field.
• Experience installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing complex systems.
• Experience with RF/electrical projects and sensor systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and diagrams.
• Willingness to travel internationally for extended deployments.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deploy as part of a two-person field team for overseas sensing systems.
• Install, operate, troubleshoot, and recover deployed equipment.
• Calibrate, test, and verify system performance in austere environments.
• Maintain documentation, logs, and data transfer per government requirements.
• Coordinate with Field Team Lead on mission readiness and risk.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and host nation rules.

Skills

RF Engineering

Field deployment

Sensor integration

Diagnostics tools

Test equipment

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

EMC/EMI tools

Job description

National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) in Melbourne, FL is seeking an RF Field Scientist to support overseas deployments with DoW/USG sponsors. You will deploy in 60/30 rotation cycles, install and maintain sensing systems, and work in austere environments.

You will operate as a key technical expert alongside a Field Team Lead, contributing to planning, diagnostics, repairs, data collection, and system verification while complying with security and sponsor requirements.