P8 Radome RF Engineer Crane, Indiana

Precise Systems, Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Precise Systems, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Antenna Engineer to support airborne radar and antenna system performance efforts. This full-time position requires expertise in RF test design, radome analysis, and electromagnetic performance evaluation. You will develop and execute RF test methodologies, ensuring RF performance meets mission requirements. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and minimum three years of related experience with RF measurement tools. Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance and U.S. Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in RF engineering or antenna systems.
• Hands-on experience with RF measurement equipment.
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute RF test plans for radome characterization.
• Analyze radome impacts on antenna radiation patterns.
• Support electromagnetic modeling and simulation.

Skills

RF test design

Radome analysis

Electromagnetic performance evaluation

Data analysis

Test design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Physics

Tools

Vector Network Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

CST Studio Suite

ANSYS HFSS

Job description

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering, Digital Transformation, Electromagnetic Warfare, Interactive Training & Simulation, Physical Sciences Research, Platform Lifecycle Support, and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.

Precise Systems is seeking a dedicated Antenna Engineer to support airborne radar and antenna system performance efforts. This full‑time, regular position is ideal for an engineer with experience in RF test design, radome analysis, and electromagnetic performance evaluation within a dynamic DoD environment. In this role, you will support the development, execution, and analysis of RF test methodologies used to evaluate radome and antenna system performance. You will work closely with systems, test, and integration teams to ensure RF performance meets mission and platform requirements. Your technical expertise in RF measurement, data analysis, and test design will be critical in identifying performance impacts and improving overall system effectiveness.

This role requires in‑person support.

Duties:

• Develop and execute RF test plans for radome characterization, including insertion loss, transmission efficiency, boresight error, phase distortion, and polarization effects
• Design and implement far‑field and near‑field RF test procedures in anechoic chamber environments
• Utilize RF test equipment such as Vector Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, and signal generators to evaluate system performance
• Analyze radome impacts on antenna radiation patterns, beam steering, and overall RF system effectiveness
• Support electromagnetic modeling and simulation using tools such as ANSYS HFSS and CST Studio Suite
• Correlate simulated and measured RF performance and perform sensitivity and trade studies
• Develop and support RF test fixture conceptual designs and measurement setups
• Conduct data analysis, error budgeting, and root cause investigations for RF anomalies and performance degradation
• Support Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) events, including SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR
• Coordinate across engineering, test, and program teams to support integration and test activities
• Lead or support environmental and operational RF performance evaluations (temperature, structural, and weather effects)

Desired Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Physics, or related technical field

Desired Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in RF engineering, antenna systems, or radome performance evaluation
• Experience with RF Test Design experience (Power Level / Transmission Loss, Boresight Error, Phase Error / Distortion, Polarization) and execution, including Far Field RF testing in anechoic chambers
• Hands‑on experience with RF measurement equipment (e.g., VNA, spectrum analyzers)
• Experience analyzing RF parameters such as transmission loss, phase error, polarization, and boresight error
• Familiarity with Test Fixture conceptual design
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) processes
• Ability to lead people and coordinate efforts

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supporting airborne radar or antenna systems (P‑8 or similar ISR platforms preferred)
• Radome design, analysis, or electromagnetic performance modeling experience
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools (HFSS, CST, or similar)
• Experience with automated test development using MATLAB or Python
• Familiarity with environmental impacts on RF performance (thermal, vibration, moisture)
• Experience supporting DoD or Navy acquisition programs

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer‑related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Precise Systems participates in E‑Verify.