Radio Frequency (RF) Attenuation Engineer

Radio Frequency (RF) Attenuation Engineer

Expected Salary : $110,000 - $115,000 per year

A Veteran owned full-service national security operation, Deployed Global Solutions LLC (DGS) delivers low visibility, intelligent, agile, resilient, and secure turnkey mission solutions that are tailored to meet the global needs of our customers. At DGS, we are one team, working together to develop mission solutions - anywhere, anytime.

The RF Attenuation Engineer designs, installs, tests, validates, and optimizes RF systems and components used in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI / RFI) shielded environments in accordance with federal government standards. The RF Attenuation Engineer ensures that RF systems meet design specifications, safety standards, regulatory requirements and practical construction limitations. The RF Attenuation Engineer provides technical guidance to project managers and construction managers of RF attenuation projects and supports the development of bids and proposals for RF shielding solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Conduct detailed analyses and simulations of RF systems, ensuring optimal performance across the frequency spectrum.
• Perform RF measurements and testing of prototypes, production units and installed systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to RF performance.
• Determine and develop RF testing specifications, methods, and procedures from regulations, blueprints, drawings, and diagrams, including identifying and configuring appropriate specialized test equipment based on testing requirements and operational needs.
• Perform set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments, mechanical assemblies and final systems.
• Analyze defective items to determine root cause of failure.
• Conduct or manage comprehensive rework of assemblies and production systems as required based on test findings to ensure conformity with manufacturing specifications and quality standards.
• Review existing design drawings that include EMI / RFI shielding elements to identify deficiencies and make recommendations for corrections.
• Assist in developing detailed construction and manufacturing documentation.
• Install EMI / RFI shielded enclosures, including panelized and RF foil systems (including, as necessary, at customer sites).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Specifications

ICD 705 : Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs)

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not require the supervision of direct reports.

Work Environment

This job operates in professional office, workshop, production facility, and field environments which can include working near moving mechanical parts, non-weather wet or humid conditions, and extreme cold and heat. We operate inside and outside, in all weather conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, hand tools, site equipment and vehicles, and is required to use and wear standard PPE, which will be provided by the company.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to twist, turn, bend, lift, kneel, climb, and stand. Occasional lifting up to 75 lbs. may occur.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time salaried exempt position. Standard days and hours are 40 hours per week, with weekends and extended hours as needed. Ability to work flexible hours including nights, holidays, and weekends is required based on business needs.

Travel

Travel within Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) will be necessary.

Required Education and Experience

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

AAP / EEO Statement

Deployed Global Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and / or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this job may change without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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