Nevada National Security Sites · 2 months ago
RF Systems Engineer (Principal Engineer)
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $182K/yr
9+ years expMission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) operates the Nevada National Security Site, focusing on national security solutions. They are seeking a Principal RF Systems Engineer to support various portfolios in R&D, including antenna design and communications systems, while working collaboratively with a team of engineers and scientists.
Government Administration
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop new and unique solutions to highly complex technical problems of broad scope. Solutions may require resolving conflicting customer expectations and design requirements, utilizing unconventional technology and materials, and cross-portfolio integration
Develop antenna design, fabrication, tuning, and characterizations
Develop RF simulation and circuit designs
Power and link budget analysis for communications systems and radars
Develop digital signal processing and communications system designs
Conduct oversight of research, data compilation and data analysis
Equipment vulnerability assessment & red-teaming
Hands-on operation and test of hardware and firmware
Lead small teams and mentor junior staff
Develop or present education or training in applicable discipline
Write and/or contribute on proposals for funded projects and R&D
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) required for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering degrees
Or, Calculus-based STEM bachelor's degree in engineering
Or Professional Engineer license
Plus at least 9 years' relevant experience. Skill building experience must demonstrate either deeper technical specialization or additional cross-disciplinary knowledge; graduate research experience may be recognized
Ability to interpret codes and standards applicable to the position
Familiarity with anechoic chamber operation for antenna characterization
Familiarity with wireless communications standards and protocols (Cellular, wifi, Bluetooth, LoRa, Iridium, etc.)
Familiarity with RF modulation formats (QAM, PSK, m-Ary)
Familiarity with real-world RF effects such as multipath, fading, atmospheric effects, etc
Familiarity with RF chipsets and embedded-hardware (microcontroller/FPGA) techniques for baseband demodulation is desirable
Familiarity with worldwide spectrum allocation and FCC / ETSI requirements
Familiarity with IoT protocols such as MQTT (encrypted, authenticated) is desirable
Willingness to travel to meetings and field tests
Demonstrated desire to learn and innovate
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and procedures
Should be self-motivated and able to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
Ideally, the applicant will have strong time-management skills. Be well organized, maintain safe work habits and have a broad range of technical interests and education
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write reports and technical documents
The primary work location will be at the Special Technologies Laboratory (STL) located in Santa Barbara, CA
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing
Must possess a valid driver's license
MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications
Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance
Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment
In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age
Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level)
Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4, 'Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,' will be conducted
Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter
Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required
Preferred
Familiarity with RF chipsets and embedded-hardware (microcontroller/FPGA) techniques for baseband demodulation is desirable
Familiarity with IoT protocols such as MQTT (encrypted, authenticated) is desirable
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision
Both a pension and a 401k
Paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays
Relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location)
Tuition assistance and reimbursement
And more.
Company
Nevada National Security Sites
The Nevada National Security Sites help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by: supporting the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear deterrent; providing nuclear and radiological emergency response capabilities and training; contributing to key nonproliferation and arms control initiatives; executing national-level experiments in support of the National Laboratories; working with national security customers and other federal agencies on important national security activities; and providing long-term environmental stewardship of the NNSS’s Cold War legacy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Melissa Biernacinski
Action Officer, Government/Customer Relations and Strategic Partnerships
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