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Principle RF Engineer - 2599 / 2000
November 1, 2022 - Ready to launch your career?
RGNext (Range Generation
Next) operates, maintains, and sustains mission-critical systems
to provide safe and effective launch, testing, and tracking of Department of Defense,
civil, commercial, and international space lift vehicles. We support ballistic missile,
guided weapon and aeronautical tests and evaluations as well as support space situational
awareness operations and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation's
safety. Our employees serve on the forefront of global defense and space operations.
We offer our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging,
stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities.
This
Principal RF Engineer position is located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid telecommuting schedule after initial
training period is complete.
Job Summary
Performs engineering functions to design, develop, modify, integrate and test
new subsystems on mono-pulse tracking radars on the Western Test Range at Vandenberg
Space Force Base. Will lead an engineering team with the technical aspects of projects
and the supporting multi-disciplined project teams.
Essential Functions
- Design, develop, and execute new capabilities used by tracking radars
- Perform complex system modeling, simulation, and analysis to provide the most
appropriate technical solution
- Plan, conduct, and assist the project manager in the execution of engineering
projects
- Coordinate the efforts of technical support personnel for assigned projects
- Analyze, develop, recommend and implement approaches to meet customer requirements
- Serve as an interface for project information to internal management and the
customers
- Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel
- Provides expertise to restore operational systems
Required Skills
- Experience working with RF to include local oscillators, doublers, mixers and
attenuators Working knowledge of monopulse radar tracking systems and/or shipboard
radar systems a plus
- Experience working with high power tube and solid state RF amplifiers
- Experience with C-band pulsed Doppler tracking and wideband coherent imaging
systems desired
- Familiar with legacy range radars types (AN/FPQ-6, AN/FPQ-14, AN/FPS-16, etc.)
desired
- Working knowledge of antennas and antenna tracking systems
- Experience with digital interface design to include familiarization with interface
modules, cable/wire types and connector systems
- Experience with hardware systems integration and testing
- Experience providing inputs for engineering project proposals within defined
time constraints
- Proficient in use of specialized test equipment including but not limited to
VOMs, spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes
- Proficient in technical writing for development of technical reports, White
Papers, and other technical support documentation
- Experience with computer systems including single-board (SBCs), servers, and
workstations
- Familiarization with the Linux and Windows Operating systems.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical issues verbally and through written
media such as graphical slides and verbal presentations to management and customers
- Proficient with M/S Office tool suite and CAD software
- Ability to read and create wire diagrams, schematics and mechanical drawings
- Proficient in use of specialized test equipment including but not limited to
VOMs, spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes
Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or other technical major in Science,
Technology, Engineering, or Math.)
- Six (6) or more years relevant experience
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to balance, plan, prioritize,
and execute projects.
- Good human relations and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and
external support personnel and to provide guidance to less experienced engineers.
- Ability to work within a dynamic, fast paced environment with time constraints.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support
specific project or mission requirements
- Must be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus, which means two weeks have
passed since a single-shot vaccine or the second dose of a two-shot vaccine. Requests
for medical or religious accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes
U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization
- Valid U.S. Driver's License
What We Offer
- Everyday Wellness: Access to on-base facilities which may include: fitness centers,
pool, bowling alley, recreational facilities, beach access and restaurants.
- Financial Opportunities: 401k savings program with company match and vesting
on day one, retail and merchant employee discount programs, life insurance, business
travel insurance and more.
- Work/Life Balance: Tuition reimbursement programs and flexible schedules.
- Equal Opportunity: Commitment to diversity and strategic partnerships.
Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and
requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit
the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.
RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected
Veteran status or any other protected class.
About RGNext
Range Generation Next LLC (RGNext) is jointly owned by Raytheon Company and General
Dynamics Information Technology. RGNext is committed to providing our customers
with unparalleled service, meeting quality assurance objectives and reducing costs.
By requiring continuous improvement and promoting efficient practices, each employee
is empowered to support our customer's missions. RGNext is responsible for operations
and specialized and technical services in these locations:
- Ascension Island, Atlantic Ocean
- Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Jonathan Dickinson Missile Tracking Annex, Florida
- Kennedy Space Center, Florida
- Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands
- Patrick Air Force Base, Florida
- Pillar Point Air Force Station, California
- Vandenberg Air Force Base, California
Contact:
RGNext
6905 N. Wickham Road, Ste. 301
Melbourne, FL 32940
Tel: 321.428.3454
ext. 4013
Web: www.rgnext.com
E-Mail: HR@RGNext.com
Posted November 2, 2022
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