Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer 1

Mayvin is currently seeking a Radio Frequency Engineer III will provide senior level RF Engineer services in support of PEO Soldier.

Clearance Required:  SECRET

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and develop wireless communication networks for Soldier borne systems.
• Conduct traffic analysis, system design, frequency planning, interference analysis, and performance optimization for Soldier borne systems.
• Evaluate candidate wireless solutions and make recommendations based on mission requirements and the RF environment.
• Identify critical spectrum management aspects affecting the development and application of new wireless sensors.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plan (SSP) documentation for Soldier borne RF systems.
• Develop and maintain architecture for Soldier borne RF systems.
• Perform and document optimization techniques to include proper antenna selection for optimal performance, appropriate transmit power, and antenna clearance for optimal performance within Soldier borne constraints.
• Lead, manage and coordinate activities of RF planning, system design, system employment and system security.
• Serves as RF subject matter expert for all technical aspects of assigned programs, stay abreast of current technology applicable to the PM/PEO portfolio, and represent the PM or PEO at PEO wide technical and system level IPTs, as well as meetings with other DoD agencies. - Support wireless efforts taking place at US Army labs and serve as a liaison.
• Performs top level design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting. - Translates military operational and mission requirements (ground, sea, air, and space) into practical system concepts and performance specifications.
• Develops and maintains technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes.
• Participates in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the project engineer and/or technical expert on assigned programs.
• Evaluate design efforts to ensure integration of all the engineering disciplines and adequacy of the analyses performed, bringing in additional technical expertise as needed.
• Review test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as all failure reports.
• Review and evaluate system performance against specification requirements, monitor and assess field performance, and assess risk of meeting user and specification requirements.
• Initiate engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations as required and conduct physical and functional configuration audits. - Review program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content.
• Submit technical reports and quick summaries of key technical activities, efforts, and events.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 20 years experience with BS in Electrical Engineering or 15 years Experience with MS Electrical Engineering
• Subject matter expert for the RF Engineering, Microwave propagation techniques, commercial modulation techniques/ schemes, overall system level communication requirements, principles of radio testing techniques in support of EMI, EMC, and vulnerabilities of wireless sensors and has the ability to lead engineering efforts on assigned programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience/Expertise with UAS

About Mayvin:

Mayvin offers our employees an innovative culture, excellent benefits and amenities, an inclusive work environment, ongoing career development, and recognition and rewards to honor hard work. Most importantly, our employees have a voice and are heard; we treat our employees with unwavering dignity and respect. Mayvin is dedicated to protecting the interests of the United States. We made a commitment to deliver unparalleled service to serve the interests of national security. Come join us in tackling our nation’s hardest problems in a place where #PeopleMatter #ReimagineYourMission.