RF Engineer II

Atkinson Aeronautics & Technology Inc. is Hiring!

Title: RF Engineer II

Level: Mid-Level

Job Type: Full Time

Contract: Yes

Start Date: Contingent upon contract award

Location: Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, San Diego, CA 

(Candidate must be in place within 60 days of contract award)

Who we are:

Founded in 2007, Atkinson Aeronautics & Technology is a Service Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business which is ISO 9001:2015/AS9110C Certified. We offer a broad range of technical services and aviation operations. We specialize in ITAR-compliant technology services, Course Development, Training and Simulation sales and services. We are proud to offer Subject Matter Expertise in manned and unmanned aviation systems and operations, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), Electronic Warfare, Information Operations, Program Management, Engineering, and Logistics.

We are fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any protected category as applicable by law. We strongly believe in promoting diversity and inclusion within our workforce, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

As part of our commitment to affirmative action, we actively seek to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates for employment opportunities. We strive to eliminate any barriers that may impede equal access to employment, advancement, or training for individuals from underrepresented groups. We invite all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups, to apply for employment opportunities within our organization. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment that values the contributions of every employee, fosters collaboration, and promotes personal and professional growth.

We thank you for taking the time to apply for our positions and look forward to reviewing your application.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer II to join our team supporting Department of Defense (DoD) projects. This position is contingent upon contract award and focuses on the test, evaluation, and optimization of tactical communication systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in RF technologies, debugging, and compliance testing, along with experience in advanced waveform technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Test and Evaluation (T&E) for tactical communication systems, including debugging, testing, integration, and optimization.
• Perform characterization, performance, requirements, and compliance testing for tactical communication systems.
• Collaborate on the development of solutions leveraging advanced waveforms such as Low Probability of Detection (LPD) and Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) for enhanced capabilities.
• Apply expertise in open architecture constructs, such as SOSA, CMOSS, OMS/UCI, and AMS Government Reference Architecture (GRA), to design and refine RF systems.
• Support the analysis and implementation of anti-jam technologies for tactical communication systems.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in applied science, computing, engineering, mathematics, physics, management information systems, or a related field.

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret security clearance.

Experience (Within the Past Seven Years):

• 3+ years of experience in Test and Evaluation (T&E) performing debugging, testing, integration, and optimization for tactical communication systems.
• 3+ years of experience in Test and Evaluation (T&E) performing characterization, performance, requirements, and compliance testing for tactical communication systems.

Desired Qualifications:

Security Clearance:

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or Top-Secret Eligible status.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Top Secret-level projects.

Experience (Within the Past Ten Years):

• 5+ years of experience with open architecture constructs such as SOSA, CMOSS, OMS/UCI, and AMS GRA.
• 5+ years of experience with LPD and LPI waveforms and anti-jam technologies for tactical communication systems.

Benefits We Have to Offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Disability & Life Insurance.
• 401K Retirement Plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Competitive salary based on experience and technical qualifications.
• Travel Required: Occasional
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays

Job ID: RFENGIITCAIR11302024