Actalent is looking for a RF Communications Systems Engineer with varying experienceand with backgrounds in military and commercial radio communications system engineering tojoin a small team of industry experts. Primary work activities will take place in Frederick, Maryland with occasionaltravel supporting various events.Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in the development, analysis, design,and performance planning for military and commercial radio communications and networks.Communications domains include terrestrial, airborne, and satellite with applications in bothwideband and narrowband data and voice. Radio networking can include mesh/MANET, point-to-point, and point-to-multipoint. The candidate should have strong experience and knowledgein modulation, RF propagation, networking protocols, RF performance modeling and planning,and antenna modeling and analysis.Key Responsibilities/Duties Include: System level design and analysis of military and/or commercial voice and data radio systems Experience with network and radio encryption standards and operations for both commercial and/or military systems Radio and network system planning, modeling, and performance analysis Design of radio network systems for terrestrial and airborne applications, including mesh/MANET networks Design of radio networks for wideband and narrowband voice and data using satellite communications, with demonstrated experience with Iridium, Inmarsat, or others highly desired Detailed planning and conducting of communications systems testing Close interaction with customer personnel during test and deployment events Provide communications integration support to prime and sub-contractors Conduct laboratory and field testing of communications components and systems Unit-level troubleshooting and debugging Test results data collection and support of analysis Provide weekly status updates to LeadershipQualification requirements: Candidate must be a United States citizen and will be required to maintain a government SECRET security clearance Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, master’s degree desired 10 years’ experience with commercial and/or government radio communication systems and networks Expert understanding of radio network design, signal modulation, RF propagation and cascade analysis, and antenna performance modeling Demonstrated understanding of data networking protocols and routing schematic Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to develop system schematics and wiring diagrams Ability to independently develop detailed technical reports Perform engineering and scientific analysis of collected test data Develop system simulations and perform modeling of communications networks Proficient in MS Office, Windows-based applications, Matlab and/or other technical analysis, modeling and design toolsets Occasional domestic and international travel will be requiredOur client is based in Frederick, Maryland, provides systems and products that supportour military and homeland security front line personnel. We have been recognized as a small-business industry leader by the state of Maryland by winning the Homeland Security Awardfrom the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development. Our offerings includesignal collection and processing systems; first responder protection systems; airborne andground-based systems development; multiple sensor integration and fusion; radar, imagery,and signal exploitation systems integration; advanced computing and networking architecturedevelopment; and communications networks for off-board voice and data dissemination.We are looking for the highest quality, motivated personnel to help our company continue togrow into the preeminent sensor and system developer for the defense and homeland securityof our country.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our peopleThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com ( actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.