RF Tester III

Job Description

Job Description

Radio Frequency Tester III

Overview

Tech(x) is an energized young company with experienced, specialized and progressive thought leaders progressing talented professionals in areas of technology, security, logistics, project management, talent management and procurement.

We are building our DoD and technology footprint by allowing hybrid and remote work locations, as well as flexible schedules.

As a solution-based company, we foster a creative environment that welcomes new perspectives from all of our team members.

This is a pivotal position for our team; internal and external customers, who is focused on supporting the program and its growth.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analyses, to include interpreting and summarizing results.
• Installs, configures, operates, aligns, conducts performance tests, and performs unit and direct support maintenance on tactical communications equipment and associated devices.
• Performs quality control tests on circuits, trunk groups, systems, and ancillary equipment; installs, operates, performs strapping, re-strapping, PMCS and unit level maintenance on COMSEC devices.
• Configure the TSM (Tactical Scalable MANET) waveform for use on the Leader radio to include network and Radio Frequency configuration.
• Configure and test the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) on the two channel Man Pack radios which is a new UHF SATCOM waveform currently being tested and fielded to the US Army and Navy.
• Write technical reports.
• Follow mission planning. Configure and operate tactical radios.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in the utilization of Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, RF Signal Generators, Power Generators, Power Meters, and Firebirds.
• Has an understanding of tactical radios to include configuring and operating tactical radios, waveforms, keying and certificated requirements, interoperability challenges, algorithms, DoD mission planning applications, etc.
• Ability to work closely with our customers, senior management, program managers, and cross-discipline technical staff to lead and consult on various airborne RF SIGINT products and programs.
• Experienced in supporting Field test activities.
• Demonstratable experience in assisting with the development and / or evaluation of system specifications, vendor-provided requirements qualifications documents.
• Able to write test plans and procedures.
• Must demonstrate a respectful demeanor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with UHF, VHF and SRW radio wave propagation.
• Able to configure the TSM (Tactical Scalable MANET) waveform for use on the Leader radio to include network and Radio Frequency configuration.

Clearance :

Active DoD TS / SCI clearance

Education & Experience :

4-9 Years of experience.

Location :

Ft. Meade, Maryland.

Travel :

Travel requirements will fluctuate.

Join the Team :

Tech(x) is a customer centric team, both external and internal customers. This team supports each other to be successful on the job and in meeting the mission.

Tech(x) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces diversity in its employee population. It is the policy of Tech(X) to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We value Veterans and encourage all to apply!