Radio Frequency Wireless Engineer

Program Overview

A staff augmentation program dedicated to providing expertise and capabilities to IC restricted customer.

About The Role

The Radio Frequency Systems Engineer will employ a multi-discipline approach to perform the following tasks:

• Validate technical performance of RF systems. Support test and evaluation activities, and ensure successful integration of systems within the client’s operational environment.
• Analyzing Radio Frequency capabilities for various operations. Design and validate RF link performance, quality, and reliability.
• Perform RF interference analysis and make recommendations
• Provide Systems Engineering activities to support acquisition and development of leading-edge communication subsystems
• Perform end-to-end trade-off analysis of RF systems
• Aid in validation of new waveform specifications
• Develop and present technical reports, perform modeling and simulation of RF propagation.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance
• BA/BS and 12+ years of experience; Masters and 10+ years of experience; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience developing RF link budgets, performing RF interference analysis and validating technical performance of RF systems

• Knowledge of communications systems theory

• Knowledge of NTM systems and capabilities

• Demonstrated expertise of communications waveform design concepts/techniques to include:
  • Low probability of Intercept (LPI)/Low probability of detection (LPD) signal detection
  • Forward error correction
  • Modulation
  • Interference mitigation

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.