HII Mission Technologies is looking for an RF Communications Engineer to design and implement a Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) test system for satellite communication systems over RF mediums. You will be responsible for RF system characterization, satellite communications hardware, and communications signal processing.
What You'll Do
- Design and implement a communications link integrity HITL test system for satellite communication systems over RF mediums.
- Perform link budget analysis, RF propagation modeling and signal conditioning for open-air emulation.
- Assist in the development of automated test systems and manage multi-vendor equipment integration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program managers, systems engineers, and military stakeholders.
- Provide support and training for deployed systems as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in related field and 0-9+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in related field and 0-7+ years of relevant experience OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 4-13+ years relevant experience.
- Experience in RF engineering and communications system testing including satellite and tactical communications.
- Experience in communications message signal processing.
- Experience with RF test system design and development.
- Experience with satellite communications hardware.
- Experience in using Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and High-Speed Oscilloscopes.
- Proficiency with MATLAB and digital modulation analysis tools.
- Proven ability to work in a dynamic, self-starting work environment and be adaptable to changing project needs.
- Must currently possess and be able to maintain an active TS/SCI with ability to pass enhanced security checks.
Nice to Have
- 2-10+ years of experience in RF engineering and communications system testing including satellite and tactical communications.
- Expert in satellite communications message signal processing and communications message design.
- Background in space-rated hardware development and test, specifically relating to communications subsystems.
- Experience working across entire satellite communications link to include hands on work with ground station, uplink, downlink, and crosslink hardware.
- Experience in designing and working with Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) test systems.
- Exposure to computer programming of satellite communications systems.
- Familiarity with COM/NAV systems for air, land, and sea platforms.
Technical Stack
- MATLAB
- Network Analyzers
- Spectrum Analyzers
- High-Speed Oscilloscopes
Team & Environment
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including program managers, systems engineers, and military stakeholders.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $68,541.00 - $161,304.00.
- Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices.
- Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
- Savings Plan Options (401(k)).
- Financial planning tools and life insurance.
- Employee discounts.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
- Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation occasionally offered for qualified positions.
Work Mode
This position is onsite.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
