RF & EW Systems Engineer - Field & Lab Testing

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. In this role, you will support the design, integration, test, and evaluation of RF and EW systems, with emphasis on RF signal analysis, waveform generation, laboratory and field testing, modeling and simulation, and technical assessment of system performance.

This position is ideal for an engineer who combines strong RF fundamentals with hands-on test experience and a mission-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Concentration in microwave engineering, RF 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.

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 Design

RF Testing

Laboratory Equipment

Documentation

Wireless Communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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 RF and EW systems, with emphasis on RF signal analysis, waveform generation, laboratory and field testing, modeling and simulation, and technical assessment of system performance.

This position is ideal for an engineer who combines strong RF fundamentals with hands-on test experience and a mission-focused mindset.