RF Engineer with Security Clearance

Precise Systems, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Precise Systems seeks an RF Engineer, Journeyman to support our government customer. You will support the design, integration, test, and evaluation of RF and EW systems, RF test infrastructure, and related technologies, with emphasis on RF signal analysis and lab/field testing. This role requires in-person support.

In Jacksonville, FL, a B.E. in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of RF design/test experience are required. Travel and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance are expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related professional experience in microwave and radio frequency design, RF test, RF systems engineering, or closely related work.
• Working knowledge of RF communications, propagation, modulation schemes, and waveform analysis.
• Hands-on experience with RF measurement and laboratory equipment, including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and signal generators.
• Understanding of RF transmit and receive architectures and associated integration and test considerations.
• Ability to analyze technical data and clearly document findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative technical environment.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and contribute in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, integration, testing, and evaluation of RF and EW systems, subsystems, and supporting test infrastructure.
• Perform RF signal analysis, waveform generation, modulation assessment, and technical evaluation of RF communications and propagation effects.
• Use RF laboratory and test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, and related instrumentation to construct, acquire, define, measure, and evaluate RF signals and waveforms.
• Support laboratory, field, and operationally relevant test events, including setup, execution, troubleshooting, data collection, and post-test analysis.
• Assist with RF modeling and simulation, verification and validation, and assessment of RF coverage, antenna effectiveness, and related performance characteristics.
• Support analysis of RF hardware architectures, including transmit and receive chains, interfaces, and integration considerations.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of test procedures, technical documentation, reports, briefs, and recommendations supporting customer decision-making.
• Support test equipment setup, maintenance, calibration awareness, and technical readiness in both lab and field environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams supporting systems engineering, software development, modeling and simulation, and test and evaluation activities.
• Provide engineering recommendations to improve test rigor, repeatability, efficiency, and mission relevance.
• Support work in secure environments and travel as required to support customer test events and mission needs.

Skills

RF engineering

Microwave theory

RF test

Documentation

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Vector network analyzers

Signal generators

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 seeks an RF Engineer, Journeyman to support our government customer. In this role, you will support the design, integration, test, and evaluation of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, RF test infrastructure, and associated technologies, with emphasis on RF signal analysis, waveform generation, laboratory and field testing, modeling and simulation, and technical assessment of system performance. This role requires in-person support

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, integration, testing, and evaluation of RF and EW systems, subsystems, and supporting test infrastructure.
• Perform RF signal analysis, waveform generation, modulation assessment, and technical evaluation of RF communications and propagation effects.
• Use RF laboratory and test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, and related instrumentation to construct, acquire, define, measure, and evaluate RF signals and waveforms.
• Support laboratory, field, and operationally relevant test events, including setup, execution, troubleshooting, data collection, and post-test analysis.
• Assist with RF modeling and simulation, verification and validation, and assessment of RF coverage, antenna effectiveness, and related performance characteristics.
• Support analysis of RF hardware architectures, including transmit and receive chains, interfaces, and integration considerations.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of test procedures, technical documentation, reports, briefs, and recommendations supporting customer decision-making.
• Support test equipment setup, maintenance, calibration awareness, and technical readiness in both lab and field environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams supporting systems engineering, software development, modeling and simulation, and test and evaluation activities.
• Provide engineering recommendations to improve test rigor, repeatability, efficiency, and mission relevance.
• Support work in secure environments and travel as required to support customer test events and mission needs. Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Concentration in microwave engineering, radio frequency theory, electromagnetics, or communications systems preferred.
• 3+ years of related professional experience in microwave and radio frequency design, RF test, RF systems engineering, or closely related work.
• Working knowledge of RF communications, propagation, modulation schemes, and waveform analysis.
• Hands-on experience with RF measurement and laboratory equipment, including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and signal generators.
• Understanding of RF transmit and receive architectures and associated integration and test considerations.
• Ability to analyze technical data and clearly document findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative technical environment.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and contribute in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting test and evaluation of RF and EW systems.
• Field experience with RF propagation testing, over-the-air testing, or other operationally relevant test events.
• Experience with RF modeling and simulation, verification and validation, or test infrastructure development.
• Experience preparing test plans, technical reports, briefing materials, or other engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with secure laboratory environments, developmental test activities, and troubleshooting of integrated systems.
• Ability to support higher-classification tasking as required by assignment. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Additional Information

• Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace.
• 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.
• Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary.
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