Radiofrequency Engineer WITH CLEARANCE (R0170334) (J)

Aerodyne Industries, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerodyne Industries, LLC in Huntsville, AL seeks a senior RF engineer to provide RF analysis, simulation, and development support for space-based systems. The role requires active US security clearance and citizenship.

You will work on Moon Base utilities, Deep Space Communications, and future RF infrastructure, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with government customers.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in RF analysis, simulation, and development for space-based comms systems.
• ABET EE degree required with extensive experience in antenna/RF design, testing, and evaluation.
• Active security clearance required (US Citizenship).
• Strong experience with HFSS, GPS/GNSS simulators, and waveform analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide analyses of existing transmitters, receivers, and antenna designs.
• Participate in requirements and data reviews with inputs and comments.
• Support RF test campaigns in internal and external labs.
• Conduct RF subsystem trade studies and link margin analyses.
• Prepare design and analysis reports for system integration.
• Lead project milestone reviews with customers and stakeholders.
• Mentor early-career and internship engineers.

Skills

Visual Basic

MatLab

MathCAD

HFSS

GPS/GNSS Simulators

PNT / Communication Waveforms (BPSK, Q

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Ph.D. with 9+ years experience

MS with 13+ years experience

BS with 15+ years experience

Tools

ANSYS HFSS

GPS/GNSS Simulators

PNT/ Waveform Analyzers

Job description

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Regular Huntsville, AL, US

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $117,000.00 Annually

Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida’s exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA’s Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense. Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future.

The candidate will provide Radio Frequency (RF) Analysis, Simulation, and Development support for space-based RF communication systems with inter-operability integration across multiple US Government Customers. This position will require active security clearance to perform daily tasks. Support customer’s Moon Base Utilities and Infrastructure Group, Deep Space Communications Network, and future RF infrastructures.

The successful candidate will perform tasks such as:

Provide analyses of existing transmitters, receivers, and antenna designs.

Participate in requirements and data reviews providing inputs and comments.

Support test campaigns in the internal and external laboratories.

Support and generate RF subsystem trade studies.

Perform link margin analyses using various modulation protocols and environmental influences.

Write or collaborate communication system design and analyses reports.

Project milestone reviews for customers and stakeholders.

Project technical interchange, planning, review, and other appropriate meetings required to maintain current knowledge base of design, requirements, issues, action items, and resolution activities.

Organizational management reviews.

Mentor early-career and internship engineers.

Should be proficient in the following:

Visual Basic, MathCAD and/or MatLab, ANSYS High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS), GPS/GNSS Simulators, and PNT / Communication Waveform Analyzers (BPSK, QAM, QPSK)

Must be a US Citizen and currently have an active US Secret Security Clearance with option to obtain Top Secret Clearance.

Education requirements:

A degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited university and 15 or more years of experience in Antenna and RF systems design, test, and evaluation.

Ph.D., with minimum of 9+ years of experience,

MS with at least 13+ years of experience, or

BS with at least 15+ years of experience.

Essential Functions

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Normal workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Final compensation is determined through a comprehensive evaluation of several key factors, including the candidate’s educational background, specialized technical expertise, and relevant professional experience. We also consider internal equity, prevailing market data, and specific contractual or funding requirements to ensure competitive and equitable offer alignment.