RF Engineer

Responsibilities:

ï· Perform test and engineering evaluation events for communication systems to include

planning, execution, and reporting for these events.

ï· Troubleshoot technical issues with C, X, KU, and KA Satellite Communications

Terminals, RF radios, and ground communication systems.

ï· Install, configure, operate and troubleshoot TCP/IP networks (e.g., IPv4 & IPv6),

including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites via Wide Area

Networks.

ï· Perform data analysis by extracting, analyzing, and troubleshooting network traffic

using packet analyzer tools like Wireshark.

ï· Develop the criteria and methodology for assessing the functionality, performance, and

durability of the Marine Corps Combat Radio Nets (CNR) testing components.

ï· Integrate automation from stimulation and analysis tools including T-BERD, Joint

Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) MUOS Automated Call System (JMACS),

Iperf/Jperf, and Wireshark.

ï· Implement the automation of current tools intended to control RF attenuation patch

panel connections and topologies, and analysis controls.

ï· Automate dynamic application layer loading (e.g., T-BERD) of RF connections, in

synchronization with automated monitoring of traffic, diagnostics, and alert triggers.

ï· Configure and integrate test bed and integrated automation test tool suite.

ï· Develop perform, validate, and refine automation scripts for test execution, faulttolerance, and self-monitoring capabilities.

ï· Develop, perform, validate, and refine real-time and post metrics collection and

analysis, trending, and display.

ï· Operate Windows and Linux based operating systems and hardware platforms such

as LabVIEW Chassis and Test tool, ETTUS Universal Software Radio Peripheral

(USRP), SKL and TKL.

ï· Operate software applications such as Java, API-based testing, LabVIEW, MATLAB,

Gnu Radio, and Wireshark.

ï· Possess working knowledge on 4G, 4G LTE, 5G, Radio Frequency (RF) and SATCOM

Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond LOS (BLOS) communications platforms, ground

control stations and IP networks which operate throughout these environments.

Configure, program, wire and test radio frequency and ancillary equipment.

ï· Analysis and development of professional reports.

ï· Conduct equipment qualification test including, but not limited to satellite modems,

frequency converters, high-power amplifiers, antennas, microwave radios, PCS

equipment, MMDS equipment, LMDS equipment.

ï· Provides services of programming, analyzing, and running tests on new or modified

software programs, including documentation, diagram, and flowchart, and software

development procedures used to verify that programs function according to user

requirements and conform to establishment guidelines

ï· Conducts compatibility tests with vendor provided programs.

ï· Runs in-depth testing, detects problems, recommends solutions, and determines if

program requirements have been met.

Qualifications:

Minimum Position Requirements:

ï· Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar field.

ï· Five years or more experience working as an engineer in radio frequency

communications.

ï· Experience in project management, configuration management and quality control

procedures.

Desired Position Qualifications:

ï· Knowledge of military communication architectures and the implementation of

communication systems within these architectures.

ï· Experience in working with various military tactical UHF/VHF/HF radios.

ï· Experience in working with various RF test tools.

ï· Ability to coordinate with Technical Support Officer and stakeholders to plan, schedule,

execute, and report on communication systems related tasks and events.

ï· Ability to design, develop, implement and maintain the communication labs to support

test and evaluation of new or updated communication systems.

ï· Ability to plan the integration and utilization of Lab tools, networks, and systems in

support of test and evaluation of MAGTF, Joint and emerging technology efforts.

ï· Knowledge of RF Networks including TDMA and FDMA theories,

modulation/demodulation signal flow components, and general communication theory.

Benefits:

Paid sick leave, Medical/Dental (optional), 401 (k) Retirement Plan (optional), Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid Short Term Disability, Optional Life Insurance.

ELYON International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.