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RF Systems Engineer
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What they do
A Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer works with technology and electronic equipment that uses radio waves, from cell phones to radio stations. Designs, installs, and repairs systems and equipment that transmit radio signals. May specialize in design or maintenance; may focus on the design of transmission equipment, such as radio antennae, or manage larger systems such as networks of cell phone towers.
$117,994 / year median in New Jersey
-11% projected decline
Job Description
RF Systems Engineer at Volt RF Systems Engineer at Volt in CLIFTON, New Jersey Posted in 19 days ago. $65.00 - $68.00 per hour Volt is immediately hiring for a Systems Engineer in Clifton, NJ As a Systems Engineer you will: Design, develop, integrate, test innovative electronic system solutions to our customers and support their on-going operations. Demonstrate expertise in RF systems, RF technology, and algorithms (linear and non-linear) to enable new RF products, services, and RF business development for government customers and programs. Day to
Day Responsibilities :
Ability to work independently or with general supervision Strives for improvement and continuous development, candidate should want to increase their knowledge base and look for growth opportunities Recommendations for process or practice improvement within the Systems Engineering Organization Communication within Systems Engineering and across other engineering disciplines Experience with requirements management, and requirements management tools. (IBM Rational DOORS and/or JAMA) Support/lead integration and test of electronic systems and related hardware/software/firmware subsystems/sub-components/products Support/lead data analysis, modeling, and simulation to find underlying root cause of issue and/or to guide design Present work to multi-disciplinary team and internal/external customers Ability to obtain higher levels as necessary Potential travel required depending on program assignments - 10% This is a 12-month, Contract opportunity. Secret Clearance Ideal candidate must have: Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Hands-on experience with commercial RF/EE test equipment/devices (e.g. signal generator, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, network analyzer, attenuators, amplifiers, etc.) Experience generating requirements at various levels of the system and flowing down requirements to sub-systems/sub-components. expertise in RF systems, RF technology, and algorithms (linear and non-linear) to enable new RF products, services, and RF business development for government customers and programs. Experience with requirements management, and requirements management tools. (IBM Rational DOORS and/or JAMA) Nice to have: Experience with data analysis and/or modeling and simulation (e.g. with MATLAB/python) Experience on Hardware Environmental and EMI Qualification testing efforts Experience with concepts in signal processing, logic design, computer architecture. Experience working on aerospace/defense electronic systems (e.g. electronic warfare systems, radar, missile guidance, missile defense) Experience in the System Design of Embedded System Architectures Familiarity with Digital Engineering, sysML/Model Based System Engineering (MBSE), and System Simulation Volt is immediately hiring for a Systems Engineer in Clifton, NJ As a Systems Engineer you will: Design, develop, integrate, test innovative electronic system solutions to our customers and support their on-going operations. Demonstrate expertise in RF systems, RF technology, and algorithms (linear and non-linear) to enable new RF products, services, and RF business development for government customers and programs. Day to
Day Responsibilities :
Ability to work independently or with general supervision Strives for improvement and continuous development, candidate should want to increase their knowledge base and look for growth opportunities Recommendations for process or practice improvement within the Systems Engineering Organization Communication within Systems Engineering and across other engineering disciplines Experience with requirements management, and requirements management tools. (IBM Rational DOORS and/or JAMA) Support/lead integration and test of electronic systems and related hardware/software/firmware subsystems/sub-components/products Support/lead data analysis, modeling, and simulation to find underlying root cause of issue and/or to guide design Present work to multi-disciplinary team and internal/external customers Ability to obtain higher levels as necessary Potential travel required depending on program assignments - 10% This is a 12-month, Contract opportunity. Secret Clearance Ideal candidate must have: Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Hands-on experience with commercial RF/EE test equipment/devices (e.g. signal generator, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, network analyzer, attenuators, amplifiers, etc.) Experience generating requirements at various levels of the system and flowing down requirements to sub-systems/sub-components. expertise in RF systems, RF technology, and algorithms (linear and non-linear) to enable new RF products, services, and RF business development for government customers and programs. Experience with requirements management, and requirements management tools. (IBM Rational DOORS and/or JAMA) Nice to have: Experience with data analysis and/or modeling and simulation (e.g. with MATLAB/python) Experience on Hardware Environmental and EMI Qualification testing efforts Experience with concepts in signal processing, logic design, computer architecture. Experience working on aerospace/defense electronic systems (e.g. electronic warfare systems, radar, missile guidance, missile defense) Experience in the System Design of Embedded System Architectures Familiarity with Digital Engineering, sysML/Model Based System Engineering (MBSE), and System Simulation Understanding of Cyber Security best practices
Pay Range:
$65 - $68 per hour.
•Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Qualified candidates should
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Benefits:
Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from VOLT and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at volt-information-sciences-privacy-policy.pdf Understanding of Cyber Security best practices
Pay Range:
$65 - $68 per hour.
•Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Qualified candidates should
APPLY NOW
for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Benefits:
Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from VOLT and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at volt-information-sciences-privacy-policy.pdf
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs