RF Engineer

Govcio LLC; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO is looking for an RF Engineer to deliver RF analysis for Navy LF/VLF transmitters. The role is onsite in Charleston, SC, with up to 40% travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations. Responsibilities include design, testing, and troubleshooting of RF hardware and antennas, plus documentation and reporting.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on electronics experience, SECRET clearance, and strong communication skills to coordinate with diverse teams and government partners.

Qualifications

• High School with 9+ years of experience, or BS in a relevant engineering/physics field with six years of experience.
• BS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or Physics with six years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, documentation, commissioning and test of RF characteristics on system hardware modifications for US Navy LF/VLF transmitters.
• Design, configure, and maintain VLF/LF waveforms and modulations on real-time systems.
• Understand antenna structures (Tri-Deco, umbrella, monopole, multi-tower top loaded) and perform on-site troubleshooting and repairs.
• Gather technical requirements, conduct surveys, and engage with clients, construction crews, utility personnel, and government departments.
• Use testers and MBSE tools to visualize site operations and verify RF performance.

Skills

Clearance

US Citizenship

Electronics troubleshooting

Communication skills

High voltage safety

Education

BS in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

Spectrum/Network Analyzer

Logic Analyzer

Job description

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for an RF Engineer to provide RF Analysis engineering functions on the Navy’s Fleet Submarine Very Low and Low-Frequency Broadcast Engineering Support team. This position will be in Charleston, SC and will be an onsite position that typically requires 40% CONUS/OCONUS travel.

Responsibilities

Responsible for design, development, documentation, commissioning and test of RF Characteristics on system hardware modifications for the US Navy LF/VLF radio transmitters. Responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining VLF/LF waveforms and modulations on real-time systems. Responsible for understanding antenna structures like; Tri-Deco, umbrella, monopole, and multi-tower top loaded systems. Often required to diagnose equipment impurities on site-specific tuning houses, loading coils, and capacitor banks and lead repairs based upon manufacturer specifications and recommendations. Performs complex tasks relating to system operations, installation, and/or maintenance for local, off-site, and/or remote locations. Gather technical requirements, conduct surveys and engage with clients, constructions crews, utility personnel, and various government departments. Understanding of couplers, filters, final power amplifier stages, and have the ability to use line meters, feedline diagnostics, and test equipment. Diagnose common failure modes like arching, insulator issues, ground faults, and tuning drift. Perform activities including RF checks, point-to-point testing, acceptance testing, and on-site troubleshooting; generate test procedures, reports, and redlines. Measure antenna/tuning values during maintenance windows. Understand seasonal, daily, and geomagnetic impacts on LF/VLF propagation, and compare theoretical propagation with actual site performance logs. Understand how institutionalized software tools like LiDAR, and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), which incorporated tools like CST, and Solidworks can help visualize what is actually taking place at each site. Perform electronics troubleshooting to the component level; read schematics/wiring diagrams; perform cable build/repair, connectorization, and rework/soldering as needed to restore system operation. Use and maintain electronic test equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, spectrum/network analyzer, logic analyzer) while following ESD controls and calibration requirements.

Qualifications

High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience). Will consider BS in lieu of experience as follows: BS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or Physics with Six (6) years relevant experience.

Required Skills and Experience

Clearance Required: SECRET. Position requires U.S. Citizenship due to the nature of the role. Experience with automated industrial control systems, to include: Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems/Equipment Support, Test and Evaluation, and Logistics support. Demonstrated experience with electronic test equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, spectrum/network analyzer, logic analyzer) while following ESD controls and calibration requirements. Hands-on electronics technician skills: schematic interpretation, component-level troubleshooting, harness/cable fabrication, crimping/connectorization, soldering/rework (through-hole and surface-mount preferred), and safe work practices around high voltage/high power systems. Outstanding communication skills.

Desired Skills

BS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or Physics. Strongly desired: Electrical installation and systems installation knowledge.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

Posted Salary Range

USD $130,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.