Hardware Engineer 1

Wyetechllc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% SEP IRA contribution

Generous PTO plan

Medical Plan Options

Vision and Dental

Life and AD&D Benefits

Short and Long-Term Disability

Employee Referral Bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Wyetechllc is looking for an experienced RF Hardware Engineer based in Fort Meade, Maryland. This position involves the design, installation, and maintenance of RF/SATCOM systems, requiring a blend of technical skills and leadership abilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, substantial experience with RF design, and the capacity to troubleshoot complex hardware systems. Benefits include generous PTO, medical plans, and a significant retirement contribution.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with agency appropriate polygraph required.
• Seven years of experience analyzing complex hardware systems.
• Ability to travel worldwide to support installations.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and test RF/SATCOM hardware.
• Conduct site surveys and maintain communication links.
• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance on RF systems.

Skills

RF Design and testing

Signal processing

Technical communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Computer, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Keysight PNA-X

AutoCAD

FieldFox

Job description

Responsibilities

• RF Design and design, install, and test RF/SATCOM hardware (C‑, X‑, Ku‑, Ka‑, Q/V-band) while accounting for atmospheric attenuation, ionospheric scintillation, rain‑fade, and polarization‑mismatch effects.
• Conduct site surveys, climb antennas, rack and align hardware, and operate earth‑terminal control consoles to establish and maintain wide‑band and satellite communication links.
• Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance; troubleshoot on‑the‑spot malfunctions; apply anti‑jamming techniques and enforce safety/maintenance procedures.
• Use Keysight PNA‑X, FieldFox, Spec‑A, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and BER testers to measure S‑parameters, P1dB, TOI, NF, phase‑noise, group‑delay, and perform non‑linear analysis (IMD, spectral regrowth).
• Produce AutoCAD/Visio drawings, block diagrams, schematics, and technical design packages.
• Prepare engineering plans, as‑built documentation, test reports, and maintenance records; coordinate with cross‑functional teams (system architects, PMs, test sites).
• Travel up to 15% worldwide to support installations, testing, and maintenance in remote or austere environments.
• Hands‑on proficiency with Keysight PNA‑X, FieldFox, Spec‑A, RF signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and BER testers.
• Experience developing preventive‑maintenance schedules, conducting equipment inspections, and authoring safety‑rule documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of producing technical reports, engineering plans, and briefing packages for multi‑service audiences.
• Proven problem‑solving record: troubleshooting complex RF hardware, analyzing data printouts, implementing corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability.
• Leadership/mentoring ability: lead inspection teams, supervise maintenance activities, and train site personnel.
• Ability to carry equipment, climb antennas, and rack hardware.
• Knowledgeable of RF design, installation, and test, with a focus on SATCOM systems.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with agency appropriate polygraph.
• Seven (7) years experience as a HE analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five (5) years of additional hardware engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Benefits

• Wyetech automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one.
• Generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations.
• Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Vision and Dental.
• Life and AD&D Benefits.
• Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances.
• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services.
• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000.
• Mobility among Wyetech-supported Contracts.
• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS.
• Various team‑building events throughout the year such as monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
• Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

EEO Statement

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood at 844-WYETECH x727 or [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.