What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior RF Design/Test Engineer position at Shared Spectrum Company?
Job Description
Job Description
Title : Senior RF Design / Test Engineer
Work Location : Tysons Corner (Vienna) VA
Work for a dynamic and growing company developing advanced technologies for customers with challenging radio frequency and networking needs. Our ideas and products are revolutionizing the military and commercial use of spectrum.
Position Description
Seeking a highly motivated individual who will perform as part of a dynamic team developing the next generation of commercial and military wireless networking. The successful candidate will assist in the design, integration, and testing of prototype wireless communications systems. Lead hardware development, lab and field experimentation efforts, including RF hardware prototype experimentation and RF signals collection and analysis. The successful candidate will also take on responsibilities related to oversight of laboratory operations. The work will primarily be performed in our offices in Tysons Corner. Some travel to support field testing operations is possible.
Responsibilities
- RF Hardware Development : Build and assemble hardware components to create prototypes and to support low volume production. This includes hardware design, selection of components, soldering and assembly of components (e.g., wire leads, heat sinks, sockets, faceplates, and board-level accessories); and assembling enclosures. Ability to work with circuit board layout and production companies is desired.
- System Testing : Design, organize, and lead experimentation and demonstration events across laboratory, outdoor, and field exercise events and environments. Specific responsibilities include development of test plans and procedures; conducting component and system-level testing; diagnosis and troubleshooting; setup and operation of test equipment; data collection and analysis using software tools; and documentation of system designs, configurations, and test results.
- Lab Operations : Manage laboratory operations, to include coordination among projects using lab space and equipment; inspection and basic troubleshooting of lab equipment, and developing generating maintenance recommendations; development and maintenance of policies and procedures for use of lab space and equipment; general upkeep of lab space and equipment.
Required Experience
Desired Experience
Education and Other Qualifications
Company Description
Shared Spectrum Company (SSC) is a pioneer in the development of innovative wireless advanced technologies that are revolutionizing the military and commercial use of spectrum. SSC has a unique technology culture focused on technical excellence, innovation and execution. This is a unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience in one of the most important technological advancements in wireless communications technologies today.
SSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Description
Shared Spectrum Company (SSC) is a pioneer in the development of innovative wireless advanced technologies that are revolutionizing the military and commercial use of spectrum. SSC has a unique technology culture focused on technical excellence, innovation and execution. This is a unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience in one of the most important technological advancements in wireless communications technologies today. SSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
