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RF Systems Engineer - MUOS

RF Systems Engineer - MUOS

EliteTechnicalScottsdale, AZ
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our client, a leading federal defense contractor is seeking an RF Systems Engineer for their MUOS team in Scottsdale, AZ. You will be a member of a cross functional team responsible for defining, developing, testing and sustaining specialized solutions that are used by our warfighters worldwide on patrol in hostile environments, whether urban, canyon, mountains, or jungles - or even the Arctic Circle. Not only does our client maintain the current live system, but you will help add new capabilities, enhancements and replace end of life components.

Responsibilities :

  • Develop and document system architectures, behavioral descriptions and interfaces
  • Define and review system requirements and requirement verification test plans
  • Design, development, integration and test of radio frequency (RF) telecommunication systems including :
  • Satellite communication (SATCOM) principles and communication types
  • Compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
  • Link budgets and propagation models
  • Integrated telemetry, tracking and commanding (TT&C) hardware and software
  • Engineering tools and techniques to optimize system performance
  • Use of RF test equipment to verify system performance

Required Skills

  • Must be US Citizen due to government requirement
  • Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire (active Secret is preferred at time of hire)
  • Requires a Bachelor-s degree in STEM field and 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
  • Agile experience preferred.
  • Experience with ground station Earth Terminal structures
  • Antenna control system design
  • Electro-mechanical systems
  • Ability to lead the systems engineering integration and test process
  • Expertise in applying technical standards and methodologies to solve challenges in creative ways
  • Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and positioning others for success
  • Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements
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