RF Data Link Engineer II
$68,900–$131,100 year
On-site · Tucson, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
The RF Data Link Engineer II will engage in the design and test of wireless communication and data link systems for tactical missile programs, including communications systems design, data link hardware development, algorithm development, and digital signal processing. Responsibilities involve conducting performance trade studies, developing and testing data link models, and ensuring the validation of communication algorithms in various environments. Candidates must hold a degree in STEM, with at least 2 years of relevant experience and skills in MATLAB, SIMULINK, and programming languages. A strong understanding of RF communication theories and systems is crucial.
Required Qualifications
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in programming and / or simulation experience in MATLAB, SIMULINK, C/C++, or equivalent language
- Two (2) years of experience and / or coursework with two or more of the following: Communication theory, Digital signal processing, Probability theory, Stochastic signal processing, RF and electromagnetic theory
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering with a focus in digital communications, communications systems design, data link hardware development, waveform algorithm development, and digital signal processing
- Experience with system engineering of RF subsystems
- Experience with waveform simulations using modulations schemes such as: PSK, FSK, OFDM, and QAM
- Familiar with common RF impairments: Phase noise, multipath, and Doppler
- Link budget and propagation modeling for end-to-end system evaluation
- Strong understanding of RF transceiver and front-end design and common tradeoffs in RF designs for communication systems
- Familiarity with antenna design parameters
- Familiarity with fixed point algorithm simulations for VHDL verification
- Familiarity with wireless fading model simulation
- Knowledge of Layer 2 and above
- Strong technical and interpersonal skills with desire to support enterprise initiatives
- Ability to prepare documentation with minimal oversight
- Background in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges
Additional Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
- Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
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