Radiofrequency (RF) Engineer - ES4 (JR092426A-18)

JBS Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Radiofrequency Engineer to support space-based RF communications with NASA contracts. The role requires active clearance and US citizenship, with responsibilities spanning analysis, design collaboration, and test support.

The candidate will mentor early-career engineers and contribute to a broad set of RF activities across multiple DoD/NASA customers in a fast-growing small business environment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree required.
• 15+ years in Antenna and RF systems design, test, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide analyses of existing transmitters, receivers, and antenna designs.
• Participate in requirements and data reviews providing inputs and comments.
• Support test campaigns in internal and external laboratories.
• Support RF subsystem trade studies.
• Perform link margin analyses using various modulation protocols and environmental influences.
• Write or collaborate on communication system design and analyses reports.
• Project milestone reviews for customers and stakeholders.
• Project technical interchange, planning, review and related meetings.
• Perform RF interference/compatibility analyses.
• Mentor early-career and internship engineers.

Skills

RF Analysis

RF Simulation

RF Development

Electromagnetics

Link Margin Analysis

Mentoring

US Citizen

Education

Ph.D. with min 4 years experience

MS with at least 8 years experience

BS with 10-15 years experience

Tools

Visual Basic

MathCAD

MatLab

ANYSYS HFSS

GPS/GNSS Simulators

PNT / Communication Waveform Analyzers

Job description

Radiofrequency (RF) Engineer – ES4

Are you seeking employment with a fast-growing small business who appreciates their employees? A company who believes in investing in people?

JBS Solutions, Inc. is an engineering and technical logistics company in Huntsville, AL. As a company dedicated to serving the community, JBS offers the unique opportunity to enrich an underutilized area of Huntsville while growing your career through NASA and DoD contracts. From systems engineering and configuration management to technical logistics and mission operations, JBS works to solve our customers' hardest problems. With a competitive benefits package and personable work environment, JBS Solutions is the ideal company to take your career to the next level.

JBS is excited to announce a new position. We are seeking a Radiofrequency Engineer to join our team working on ESSCA with NASA!

JBS Solutions offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team and be a part of an exciting and rewarding organization!

Job Description

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.
• Perform radio frequency interference/radio frequency compatibility analyses.
• 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 or can obtain US Security 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 4 years of experience,
• MS with at least 8 years of experience, or
• BS with at least 10-15 years of experience.

Selected candidate must be a US citizen. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. JBS participates in E-Verify.

JBS Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status or other categories protected by law.

This position is located in Huntsville, AL (ranked #11 in Best Places to Live by U.S. News).

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