RF Systems Engineer

RF Systems Engineer

Location

US-SC-North Charleston

ID

2025-10169

Category

Systems Engineer

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Description

Providing RF subject matter expertise and test support for next generation Navy communication systems

Designing techniques to evaluate radio system resiliency in areas such as Anti-Jam, Low Probability of Detection (LPD), Low Probability of Intercept (LPI), or Low Probability of Geolocation (LPG)

Supporting fundamental testing of tactical radio equipment within integrated networks with specific focus areas on Electronic Warfare (EW) and cyber resiliency

Working with both legacy and future communications systems for the U.S. military

Designing test cases that meet specified objectives

Example objectives include feasibility studies, requirements-based testing, parametric optimization studies, and development test troubleshooting

Creating test reports, out briefs, and status reports to upper management and the customer

Maintaining skills current with trends in industry and the government and keeping abreast of new developments in their field in order to best support and advise the customers

Ensuring that all assigned tasks meet DoD guidelines, and are completed according to schedule

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

#LI-SF1 Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 3+ years of experience or 10+ years of operational/military experience

Experience with radio communication systems, Radio Frequency (RF) testing, and system engineering

Demonstrated experience with best test practices, including formal, requirements-based testing

Expertise in operation and analysis of High Frequency (HF) communication systems

Direct experience with RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, power meters, network analyzers, and oscilloscopes

Knowledge of networking concepts such as IP, routing, Unicast/Multicast protocols, UDP, TCP, and the OSI model

Knowledge of basic wireless communications concepts such as propagation, fading, interference, and modulation

Knowledge of RF performance measures such as gain, VSWR, phase noise, and noise figure

Experience with maintaining and debugging networking test equipment including switches, routers, and traffic generators

Ability to effectively communicate via oral, and written communications with senior management and technical staff

Familiar with RF system components such as amplifiers, filters, mixers, couplers, splitters/combiners, and antennas Desired Skills

Test experience with DoD wireless communications systems or applications

Knowledge and experience of military communications systems including modulation and coding techniques, MAC techniques, and routing protocols

Knowledge and experience with testing EW and resiliency capabilities of DoD RF communications systems

Knowledge of 3dB Labs SCEPTRE Signal Processing System

Specific knowledge of BLOS waveforms such as HF, MUOS, Tactical SATCOM, etc.

Experience with tactical radio systems such as the AN/PRC-152A, AN/PRC-117, AN/PRC-160, AN/PRC-158, AN/PRC-163, AN/PRC-167

Knowledge of software and toolsets including SPIRENT TestCenter, MGEN, iPerf, Keysight Benchvue, JMP, Wireshark, VMware, SNMP, scripting languages

Experience with basic scripting languages such as Python

Experience with MATLAB or other signal processing software

Experience with GNURadio

Development experience with common SDR systems (e.g., Ettus Radios)

Strong background in Linux operating systems

Experience with SIGINT or ELINT tools and techniques

Knowledge of Electronic Attack (EA) techniques: Proficient in reactive jamming, protocol-based attacks, signal spoofing, and other electronic warfare tactics to disrupt or deceive enemy communications and radar systems Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL Travel Requirements

No travel required

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. EEO

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