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Peraton · 2 weeks ago

Radio Frequency Wireless Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$146K/yr - $234K/yr

10+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Radio Frequency Wireless Engineer to validate technical performance of RF systems, analyze RF capabilities, and support the acquisition and development of communication subsystems.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Validate technical performance of RF systems. Support test and evaluation activities, and ensure successful integration of systems within the client's operational environment

Analyzing Radio Frequency capabilities for various operations. Design and validate RF link performance, quality, and reliability

Perform RF interference analysis and make recommendations

Provide Systems Engineering activities to support acquisition and development of leading-edge communication subsystems

Perform end-to-end trade-off analysis of RF systems

Aid in validation of new waveform specifications

Develop and present technical reports, perform modeling and simulation of RF propagation

Qualification

RF link budgetsRF interference analysisCommunications waveform designCommunications systems theoryNTM systems knowledgeModelingSimulationTechnical report presentation

Required

TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance

BA/BS and 12+ years of experience; Masters and 10+ years of experience; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Experience developing RF link budgets, performing RF interference analysis and validating technical performance of RF systems

Knowledge of communications systems theory

Knowledge of NTM systems and capabilities

Demonstrated expertise of communications waveform design concepts/techniques to include: Low probability of Intercept (LPI)/Low probability of detection (LPD) signal detection, Forward error correction, Modulation, Interference mitigation