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Everwatch
Radio Frequency Hardware Engineer
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A Hardware Engineer designs and develops computer hardware such as circuit boards, chips, modems, and keyboards. Works with computer software engineers and developers to improve technology.
$128,921 / year median in Maryland
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Job Title Radio Frequency Hardware Engineer Overview EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country's most critical missions. We are a full-service government solutions company. Harnessing the most advanced technology and solutions, we strengthen defenses and control environments to preserve continuity and ensure mission success. EverWatch employees are focused on tackling the most difficult challenges of the US Government. We offer the best salaries and benefits packages in our industry
- to identify and retain the top talent in support of our critical mission objectives.
Non-Discrimination:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. Responsibilities Reliable Radio Frequency (RF) hardware systems are critical to enabling secure and resilient communications for mission success, but how can an organization ensure its RF infrastructure meets current and evolving operational demands? Designing and integrating the right RF and SATCOM solutions requires a combination of advanced technical expertise and careful system planning. That's why we need you, an experienced RF Hardware Engineer who knows how to develop and support the exact RF systems defense agencies need. As an RF Hardware Engineer on our team, you'll use your experience in RF system design, SATCOM integration, microwave engineering, frequency band analysis, signal propagation, and hardware testing to support mission-critical communications capabilities and respond to evolving operational requirements. You'll design, install, integrate, and test complex RF systems and SATCOM components operating across multiple frequency bands, including C-band, X-band, Ku-band, Ka-band, and Q/V-band, while improving system performance, reliability, and operational readiness. You'll apply your expertise in RF hardware development, antenna systems, link budget analysis, test and measurement equipment, system interoperability, and troubleshooting as you join our team of problem-solvers to develop and deploy advanced SATCOM and RF communication capabilities for global operations. Your knowledge of RF architectures, satellite communication systems, emerging wireless technologies, and hardware integration will come in handy as you optimize system performance and support modernization initiatives. Using your experience with RF test equipment, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, SATCOM terminals, integration testing, and deployment support, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders on mission-critical RF projects. Using your technical curiosity and understanding of industry standards, you'll make an impact on national security and advanced communications missions. Further your career with us as we help support next-generation SATCOM systems, and strengthen mission readiness worldwide. Join us. The world can't wait.Qualifications You Have:
Experience withRF/SATCOM
hardware design, installation, integration, and testing across C- X• Ku• Ka• and Q/V-band systems Experience with conducting site surveys, antenna alignment, rack integration, and operation of earth-terminal control consoles for wide-band and satellite communication links Experience with performing preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance on RF and SATCOM systems in operational environments Experience with troubleshooting complex RF hardware issues and implementing corrective actions to improve system performance and maintainability Experience with using RF test equipment including Keysight PNA-X, FieldFox, Spec-A, RF signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and BER testers Experience with developing engineering documentation including AutoCAD/Visio drawings, schematics, block diagrams, technical design packages, maintenance records, and test reports Experience with supporting installations, testing, and maintenance activities in remote or austere environments Knowledge of SATCOM systems, preventive maintenance procedures, RF safety standards, and engineering documentation practices Ability to lead maintenance and inspection activities while mentoring and training technical personnel Ability to Travel up to 15% worldwide and perform physical installation activities including climbing antennas and lifting equipment TS/SCI with polygraph HS Diploma and 10 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Telecommunications, or related technical field and 5+ years of experience