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RF Systems Engineer systems [ TS SCI ]
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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.
$122,043 / year median in Virginia
-11% projected decline
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
YesCLEARANCE TYPE
SCI TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history- from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.
Responsibilities:
Support Operations and Maintenance Provide technical support on large antenna platforms and associated equipment in the generation of Radio Frequency (RF) signals and communications systems Provide systems engineering support for the lifecycle management of RF signal transmission and receiving systems Ensure system-level drawings and documents are accurate and up to date Analyze problems with existing equipment, design and implement corrective actions and modifications Evaluate customer requirements, determine existing system capability to meet requirements and define, design, develop and implement system changes to meet requirements that are not met by the existing system RF test methods Troubleshoot equipment problems, isolating causes and taking proper action to resolve problems Perform corrective maintenance and integrate approved equipment modifications into the existing customer baseline Support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), recapitalization efforts from system requirements, cost and schedule to the development, integration, and testing of replacement systemsBasic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of exp or a master's degree with 3 years of exp; or High School diploma / Equivalent with 9 years of exp may be accepted in lieu of degree
- Electronics experience such as: Navy Electronic Tech 1400 series, [ET] or Army 35T or Air Force
AFSC 1D7X1R RF
Transmissions Systems- Ability to climb ladders and use personnel lifts for heights to approximately 50 feet (using approved fall protection equipment), ascend and descend ~60 feet of stairs
- Ability to install and uninstall (lift) devices weighing 50 pounds
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and technical writing skills
- Valid driver's license
- Shift
- 1st shift with rotating weekend supports (~every 14 weeks)
- travel up to 15%
- Obtain a Favorable
SECNAV 5512
for visitor base access- Use and operate test equipment to include
- spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, power meter, signal generator, pulse generator, multi-meter or Digital Volt Meter (DVM), fiber optic testers
- TS SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a
CI Poly Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- RF engineering and technologies
- Microwave engineering and technologies
- AutoCAD software
- Presenting technical and management level briefings
- Developing test methods to characterize signals and performance
- Operating RF test equipment
Primary Level Salary Range:
$114,000.00- $171,000.