Hardware Engineer

Job Requirements Fort Meade, MD DoE Q or L Full Scope Polygraph Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Que Technology Group, Inc., is seeking a Hardware Engineer, who will be responsible for designing, installing, and testing RF systems, with a focus on SATCOM components and devices operating in various frequency bands, including but not limited to C-band, X-band, Ku-band, Ka-band, and Q/V-band. The successful candidate will be working on complex RF system design, installation, and test, and will be required to travel up to 15% worldwide. The RF Design Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our RF systems, from design to deployment, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet user requirements.

Required Qualifications:

Seven (7) years experience as a HE analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions. Bachelor's degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional hardware engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. 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. 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.

Security Clearance:

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

BENEFITS

Competitive salary Company Medical/Dental/Vision plans

• Company paid Short-term Disability, Long-term disability and Life Insurance
• Company paid Business/ First Class travel upgrade for 7 hour or longer flights & company card will be provided for expenses Vacation / Personal days granted at 25 days per year Paid Federal Holidays
• 11 days $5,000 Annual Professional Development Fund plus 40 paid hours if in class 401K with 6% company match; all contributions are immediately vested by Employee Employee will be paid a bonus of $10,000 per employee hired based on their referral Up to 3 paid Code Red days due to customer closure Que Technology Group, Inc.

, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. www.qtg-hq.

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