What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radar / Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer position at Mediabistro?
JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.
JOB SUMMARY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES
An Engineer IV serves as a technical advisor responsible for a broad program involving development, budgeting, scheduling, project management, and installation of systems. Employee will be responsible for performing the following functions / duties :
- Independently performs a range of design, development, analysis, or review tasks under generally established project deadlines
- Performs various radar-engineering tasks (Antenna Theory, Microwave Engineering, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Computer, Communications, etc.) with established deadlines, that are somewhat difficult in nature
- Completes design specifications, analyses, or design reviews for complex projects
- Generates complete design specifications for more complex projects
- Coordinates and works closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements
- Verifies and complies with engineering documentation standards and test procedures
- Prepares, delivers, and submits technical papers and performs engineering studies
- Supports development of technical proposals and provides comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work
- Develops, maintains, and produces technical documentation and system / subsystem specifications
- Directs interface with customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities : acts as liaison for design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications
- Conducts site visits and experimental investigations and analyzes engineering problems, proposes solutions and alternatives, and provides recommendations
- Test integrated systems using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, logic analyzers, and other test equipment
- Performs other position-related duties and assignments as directed DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS The incumbent will possess a technical understanding of Radar / RF Engineering and control systems. Candidates with fewer years of experience will be considered.
REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and 8 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in engineering and a minimum of 6 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering and a minimum 4 years of related engineering experience are required for this position. In addition, an Engineer IV must possess the following qualifications :
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting with occasional use of computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech / hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness are required. Travel to remote company work locations may be required. DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified. Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses / certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment. SCC : JENG17 ; JCORP12 Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Protected Veterans / Disabled
Salary : $85,624 - $120,054
