RF Engineer III - Kwajalein Atoll - 2861

Essential Functions

• Provide operations, maintenance & technical support for ALCOR (C-band) and MMW (Ka-band) radar RF systems.
• Provides design modifications and improvements for both ALCOR & MMW; this includes creating schematics and implementing modifications as well as directing activities of technicians and helpers to properly install these design modifications.
• Support maintenance efforts on RF systems; directs technicians and helpers to accomplish these maintenance activities.
• Perform testing and failure analysis of the RF system down to the component level; designs and implements corrective measures to prevent future failures.
• Modify and maintain documentation for RF systems including but not limited to equipment schematics and manuals; verifies drafting changes to drawings and manuals meet engineering requirements

Required Skills

• Solid knowledge of the fundamentals of RF architecture
• Basic knowledge and ability to learn the use and operation of transmitter amplifiers to include : Klystrons, Travelling Wave Tubes (TWT's), Vacuum Tubes and transistor devices
• Ability to effectively use high frequency / high power, RF and millimeter wave electronic equipment with RF calibration to perform complex measurements in both time and frequency domains.
• Familiarity with coaxial and waveguide RF switching, radar protective and T / R switches, analog and digital control hardware, RFI shielding practices
• Work independently with limited guidance
• Assist in development of junior engineers and technicians
• Understanding of the unique safety issues associated with working at high power RF and X-radiation levels that are common in this work environment.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Two or more years’ RF and / or Radar experience including : Field installation and testing, calibration, troubleshooting and acceptance testing.

Design and development engineering.Project management.Developing and testing RF systems up to and including Ka-Band.RF to millimeterwave frequency measurements.

High power RF measurement and high voltage troubleshooting, desired.Mission Operations and Weapons test range systems experience, desired.

Familiarity with Allen-Bradley hardware and software, desired.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Physical ability to climb and work at heights up to 50 ft.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
• This position is accompanied
• Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, which includes U.S. Citizenship or U.S. naturalization
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.

What We Offer :

• Everyday Wellness : Access to on-base fitness centers, pool, bowling alley, beach access, fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling and golf course.
• Financial Opportunities : k 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.
30+ days ago