Junior RF Systems Test Engineer – Space/NASA Lab

Peraton; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks an RF Compatibility Test Engineer to support NASA missions in Greenbelt, MD. You will operate the Compatibility Test Lab at GSFC, performing RF tests and ground network integration for SR and DTE links.

You’ll develop test procedures, configure equipment, and troubleshoot RF/baseband interfaces while supporting off-site test visits to manufacturing sites and tracking stations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Engineering/Science/Math or related technical discipline; MS with 0-2 years; without degree, 6+ years.
• Knowledge of RF systems: frequency bands, purpose of RF devices, measures, signal distortion.
• RF engineering skills to independently configure and operate RF test equipment: Spec An, Sig Gen, Oscilloscope.
• Experience configuring and operating baseband devices: modems, routers, switches.
• Experience writing test plans, test set-up, interpreting results and explaining to others.
• Knowledge of coding and modulation techniques.
• Experience with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Visio and MS Word.
• Ability to obtain a DOD secret clearance.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF compatibility testing to confirm interfaces between user spacecraft and ground networks.
• Review requirements, test plans, and procedures for accuracy and completeness.
• Setup and checkout equipment in test configurations and interfaces (LAN, data/clock, RF, fiber).
• Support test team with knowledge of test procedures and data collection.
• Gather and summarize test results and report findings.

Skills

RF systems knowledge

RF test equipment configuration

Baseband devices experience

Test plans development

Coding & modulation techniques

MS Office suite

DOD clearance eligibility

US citizen

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Engineering/Science/Math

MS degree (0-2 years experience)

6+ years of related experience without degree

Tools

Spectrum Analyzer

Signal Generator

Oscilloscope

Modems

Routers

Switches

COSMOS software

Job description

Peraton seeks an RF Compatibility Test Engineer to support NASA missions in Greenbelt, MD. You will operate the Compatibility Test Lab at GSFC, performing RF tests and ground network integration for SR and DTE links.

You’ll develop test procedures, configure equipment, and troubleshoot RF/baseband interfaces while supporting off-site test visits to manufacturing sites and tracking stations as needed.