RF Engineering Technician

ZipRecruiter; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an RF Engineering Technician to join their team in sunny San Diego. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite communication systems while enjoying a favorable 9/80 work schedule. You will be responsible for developing and executing compliance test programs for MUOS, a military satellite system, and will have the chance to grow your expertise in system engineering. If you are passionate about communications technology and eager to advance your career in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

9/80 work schedule

Opportunities for career growth

Hands-on experience with test equipment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in System Engineering or Analyst roles focused on communications.
• Familiarity with MUOS Waveform and Military SATCOM development and testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a compliance test program for MUOS satellite systems.
• Work with a team to execute certification test programs and meet engineering objectives.

Skills

System Engineering

Communications Systems

Scripting (Perl, Python, Bash/Shell, JavaScript)

Networking Principles

Security Principles

Cellular Technology

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Generators

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

SSI is seeking an RF Engineering Technician with a broad range of experience in communications systems to work onsite in San Diego, CA (Topside). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to perform with self-driven autonomy to meet system engineering objectives. The work will be generally performed in designated facilities, and the candidate will benefit from a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

At a high level, this position involves development, execution, and maintenance of a compliance test program for MUOS, a WCDMA-based satellite system. As support staff to a DoD organization, a successful candidate will be part of a larger team developing and executing a certification test program, spanning technical, functional, and performance requirements.

This position will expect the candidate to become well-versed on a vast quantity of information and eventually grow towards the Sr. Systems Engineer. This offers significant opportunity to grow in breadth of knowledge and experience, working with large organizations, third-party vendors, hands-on test equipment, live and test systems, security concepts, diagrams and models, configuration management, troubleshooting, and, at times, reverse-engineering.

Requirements:

1. 2+ years of experience in a System Engineering or System Analyst position, with a focus on communications systems and protocols
2. Experience in supporting MUOS Waveform and MUOS MIL-STD Development, Testing and Engineering or similar knowledge of Military Satellite Waveform, Military SATCOM, and MIL-STD Development & Testing and Engineering.
3. Basic understanding of security principles (COMSEC equipment, key management, PKI maybe)
4. Basic understanding of networking principles (IP addresses, basic routing protocols, Linux and Windows, subnets, default routes, etc…)
5. Junior-to-mid level scripting: Perl, Python, Bash/Shell, or JavaScript.
6. Communication principles (ideally wireless, cellphone technology such as 3G/4G-LTE/5G or WCDMA, CDMA, signal processing knowledge)
7. Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, noise generators
8. Experience with cellular technology highly desired
9. Comfortable with Microsoft tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams
10. Able to communicate clearly, summarize work, write reports, and interface with internal and external customers.
11. MUST possess an active Secret clearance.