RF Engineer with Clearance – Space Communications

Jbs Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Radiofrequency Engineer with active US security clearance to support space-based RF communications systems for NASA/DoD contracts.

You will analyze, simulate, and develop RF components, participate in reviews, and mentor junior engineers across multiple programs. The role requires proficiency with HFSS, MATLAB/MathCAD, GPS/GNSS simulators, and RF waveform analyzers; US Citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance are mandatory.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited EE degree required with extensive RF/antenna experience.
• PhD with 9+ years, MS with 13+, or BS with 15+ years experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing transmitters, receivers, and antenna designs.
• Participate in requirements and data reviews.
• Support RF test campaigns in internal/external labs.
• Generate RF subsystem trade studies.
• Perform link margin analyses with various modulation schemes.
• Write or collaborate on communication system design/analyses reports.
• Attend milestone reviews with customers/stakeholders.
• Mentor early-career and internship engineers.
• Maintain knowledge base of design, requirements, issues and resolutions.

Skills

RF Analysis

RF Simulation

RF Development

Requirements Reviews

Test Campaigns

Trade Studies

Link Margin Analysis

Technical Writing

Mentoring

Project Reviews

Education

ABET-accredited EE degree

PhD + 9+ years

MS + 13+ years

BS + 15+ years

Tools

Visual Basic

MathCAD

MATLAB

HFSS

GPS/GNSS Simulators

PNT Waveform Analyzers

Job description

JBS Solutions, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Radiofrequency Engineer with active US security clearance to support space-based RF communications systems for NASA/DoD contracts.

You will analyze, simulate, and develop RF components, participate in reviews, and mentor junior engineers across multiple programs. The role requires proficiency with HFSS, MATLAB/MathCAD, GPS/GNSS simulators, and RF waveform analyzers; US Citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance are mandatory.