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2HB Incorporated · 9 hours ago

Hardware Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

2HB Incorporated is seeking a Hardware Engineer to support its government customer in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role involves designing, installing, and testing RF systems with a focus on SATCOM components and devices, ensuring the smooth operation of RF systems from design to deployment.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

RF Design and Design, install, and test RF / SATCOM hardware (C‑, X‑, Ku‑, Ka‑, Q/V‑band) while accounting for atmospheric attenuation, ionospheric scintillation, rain‑fade, and polarization‑mismatch effects

Conduct site surveys, climb antennas, rack and align hardware, and operate earth‑terminal control consoles to establish and maintain wide‑band and satellite communication links

Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance; troubleshoot on‑the‑spot malfunctions; apply anti‑jamming techniques and enforce safety/maintenance procedures

Use Keysight PNA‑X, FieldFox, Spec‑A, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and BER testers to measure S‑parameters, P1dB, TOI, NF, phase‑noise, group‑delay, and perform non‑linear analysis (IMD, spectral regrowth)

Produce AutoCAD/Visio drawings, block diagrams, schematics, and technical design packages

Prepare engineering plans, as‑built documentation, test reports, and maintenance records; coordinate with cross‑functional teams (system architects, PMs, test sites)

Travel up‑to 15 % worldwide to support installations, testing, and maintenance in remote or austere environments

Qualification

RF designSATCOM systemsKeysight PNA-XAutoCADPythonTroubleshootingPreventive maintenanceCommunicationLeadership abilityProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education

Hands-on proficiency with Keysight PNA-X, FieldFox, Spec-A, RF signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and BER testers

Experience developing preventive-maintenance schedules, conducting equipment inspections, and authoring safety-rule documentation

Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of producing technical reports, engineering plans, and briefing packages for multi-service audiences

Proven problem-solving record: troubleshooting complex RF hardware, analyzing data printouts, implementing corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability

Leadership/mentoring ability: lead inspection teams, supervise maintenance activities, and train site personnel

Ability to carry equipment, climb antennas, and rack hardware

Knowledgeable of RF design, installation, and test, with a focus on SATCOM systems

Travel up to 15% worldwide

Preferred

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field

Hands-on proficiency with Keysight PNA-X, FieldFox, Spec-A, RF signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and BER testers

Expertise in AutoCAD, Visio (or equivalent) for creating schematics, block diagrams, and layout drawings

Strong ability to perform antenna-pattern, G/T, and link-budget analyses that incorporate rain-fade, pointing-error, and polarization-mismatch considerations

Knowledge of RF distribution, RF Switching, low power amplifiers, power supplies, and BITE solutions

Programming/scripting skills in Python or VBA for instrument control, data acquisition, and API integration (e.g., automating PNA-X measurements)

Experience developing preventive-maintenance schedules, conducting equipment inspections, and authoring safety-rule documentation; familiar with Air Force, Army, Navy, and joint maintenance management procedures

Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of producing technical reports, engineering plans, and briefing packages for multi-service audiences

Proven problem-solving record: troubleshooting complex RF hardware, analyzing data printouts, and implementing corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability

Leadership/mentoring ability: lead inspection teams, supervise maintenance activities, and train site personnel

Commitment to continuous learning; staying current with emerging SATCOM technologies, standards, and communication techniques (ie. 5G, frequency reuse, etc.)