Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer I (SATCOM)

Centurum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 60,614; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Navy Multiband Terminal RF Engineer I in San Diego, CA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting systems architecture design, testing, and integration for RF and SATCOM communication systems. This role requires a High School Diploma and experience in RF design. A Bachelor's in a quantitative field is preferred. Additional responsibilities include performing data analyses and developing documentation. Compensation is competitive, ranging from $34 to $44 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of various RF and SATCOM communication systems.
• Effective communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work unsupervised as a RF Engineer I.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systems architecture design and testing for Navy Multiband Terminal systems.
• Perform data analyses and develop technical documentation such as test plans.
• Leverage communication theory and engineering design principles for system-level communications.

Skills

RF Design experience

Knowledge of electronic test equipment

Knowledge of RF Communications systems engineering

Experience with Navy Multi-band Terminal systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Spectrum Analyzer

Network Analyzers

Signal Generators

Oscilloscopes

Amplifiers

Job description

Overview

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer One (I) will conduct systems / system of systems (SoS) architecture design, testing, implementation, integration, review, and certification activities. They may also perform the following duties:

• Conduct data analyses, to include interpreting and summarizing results
• Design, develop, test, evaluate, and sustain various Radio Frequency (RF) and SATCOM communication systems
• Develop technical documentation such as test plans and reports
• Apply a full range of discipline pertinent to communication systems capabilities such as requirements analysis, systems engineering, interface design, logistics, training, reliability and maintainability, human factors, and T&E to complete assigned duties
• Leverage principles such as communications theory, modulation systems, engineering design, testing, and system-level communications (e.g. link modulation schemes and end-to-end RF product development) to complete assigned duties
• Capable of developing written instructions, procedures, schematics and other technical documentation
• Perform all duties unsupervised, as a RF Engineer I, to include providing the status of their assigned tasks via both prepared and ad hoc oral briefings to senior Navy personnel.

REQUIRED SKILLS/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• Experience working on RF Design and/or systems
• Knowledge of electronic test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes, Amplifiers, and other Radio Frequency components
• Knowledge of RF Communications systems engineering and/or integration
• Experience working with Navy Multi-band Terminal (NMT) and/or Commercial Broadband Satellite Program (CBSP) systems

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Travel Required: 25%

Work Location: San Diego, CA

This position is required to have and maintain a Secret US DoD security clearance.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems)

REMARKS

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of technical and management personnel.

Compensation: $34 - $44 an hour.
Compensation for positions at Centurum vary depending on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, location, responsibilities, skill set, and level of experience.

EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran

***When responding to this posting please reference job # SD26-35 NMT RF Engineer I (SATCOM)***