RF Systems Engineer – Unmanned Vehicles

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION in Bethesda, MD seeks an RF Engineer to design and develop RF systems and subsystems for unmanned vehicles. You will create RF schematics, develop system specifications, perform testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the design meets required performance.

The role requires 5–7 years of RF engineering experience, a related Bachelor's degree, and a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 5-7 years of related work experience.
• Proven RF Engineer experience with unmanned vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of RF systems, components, and testing procedures.
• Experience with RF simulation software and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with engineers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Designing RF schematic block diagrams and performing complex RF design analysis
• Developing RF system specifications and performing system level RF architecture design
• Testing RF design elements and troubleshooting RF circuit issues
• Working with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet overall system requirements
• Using network analysis tools to optimize RF networks
• Performing RF path loss calculations, system predictions, and modeling
• Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting wireless networks
• Creating and updating RF documentation, including technical specifications and schematics
• Staying up-to-date with the latest RF technology trends and advancements

Skills

RF design

RF testing

RF simulation tools

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Unmanned vehicles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

RF simulation software

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION in Bethesda, MD seeks an RF Engineer to design and develop RF systems and subsystems for unmanned vehicles. You will create RF schematics, develop system specifications, perform testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the design meets required performance.

The role requires 5–7 years of RF engineering experience, a related Bachelor's degree, and a Secret clearance.