JT4 · 2 months ago
RF - Radar Engineer
Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$91K/yr - $241K/yr
4+ years expJT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy. The RF - Radar Engineer role involves technical responsibilities across programs, focusing on the development, testing, and integration of radar and microwave systems.
GovernmentManufacturingProduct Design
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design of radar and microwave transmitting and receiving systems from stringent requirements
Using specified requirements, research and select active and passive high power radar components to include amplifiers, modulators, mixers, filters, feeds, waveguide, coax and similar RF items
Conduct individual radar and RF component tests and system level testing in a lab and on installed systems to verify vendor specification compliance and system performance
Prototype systems to determine design feasibility
Integrate COTS and specially designed radar hardware into a large-scale system
Troubleshoot radar/RF component and system level issues
Apply sound Systems Engineering principles to all aspects of the position
Possess familiarity with antenna characteristics, directional couplers, circulators, and similar waveguide components
Research and author requirements documents, theories of operation, operations manuals, etc
Author technical studies/reports that analyze, validate, and recommend solutions or course of actions
Perform other job-related duties, as required
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and four (4) years of related engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in Engineering and a minimum of two (2) years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering
A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and eight (8) years of engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in Engineering and a minimum of six (6) years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree and a minimum of four (4) years of related engineering experience
A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and 14 years of engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of related engineering experience
A well-established, substantial, professional reputation in one or more of the principal technical disciplines of the company
Demonstrated ability to direct senior technical personnel in project assignments involving research, development, integration, and sustainment of complex systems or processes
Superior communications skills, both verbal and written, in day-to-day project activities as well as in briefing customers and in writing reports and proposals
Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be able to obtain/maintain a government security clearance
Preferred
Direct experience with electromagnetic wave propagation theory and modeling to include knowledge of spreading loss, reflection, refraction, diffraction, absorption, and scattering
Knowledge of microwave tube implementation to include magnetrons, klystrons, and traveling wave tubes
Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, HFSS, TICRA/GRASP, GENESYS, FEKO and/or other technical tools
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
JT4
JT4 offers engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Wild
Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, JT4 │ Integration Strategies
Marcus Stevens
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
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