RF Engineer – STINGRAI

Role Overview

• Analyze, design, and develop wireless telecommunications and RF capabilities to support SOCOM operational requirements.
• Design, plan, establish, and optimize wireless networks and RF architectures.
• Develop, evaluate, and enhance RF network infrastructures; provide recommendations for system upgrades and optimization.
• Conduct technical assessments from concept development through system launch.
• Design and validate RF link performance, quality, and reliability across diverse operational environments.
• Use RF measurement, diagnostic, and test tools to evaluate, tune, and optimize equipment.
• Develop manuals, documentation, and engineering procedures supporting RF system operation and maintenance.
• Optimize existing networks by adjusting RF parameters, modifying network neighbor lists, and recommending hardware corrections.
• Monitor and analyze statistical and drive-test data to improve KPIs such as dropped calls, blocking rates, origination failures, and handoff performance.
• Apply propagation theory, antenna theory, and cellular network principles to determine tower placement and optimize coverage.
• Conduct capacity planning, GSM frequency planning, and frequency hopping analysis using carrier-to-interference (C/I) assessments.
• Recommend site upgrades, including antenna down-tilt adjustments and radio re-orientation.
• Support the development, acquisition, and sustainment of complex RF systems used in communications, radar, and electronic warfare missions.
• Design and evaluate RF components and subsystems including up/down converters, amplifiers, MMICs, MCMs, and T/R modules.
• Reverse-engineer legacy RF hardware to develop obsolescence mitigation plans, test procedures, and trade studies.
• Develop and execute Test & Evaluation plans for RF test stations and field test events supporting manufacturing and fleet operations.
• Develop and present technical reports to government and contractor stakeholders.
• Perform modeling and simulation of RF circuits, RF propagation, and antenna performance.

Requirements

• Level 2: 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Level 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Level 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Experience providing RF engineering, wireless communications, or electronic warfare support to SOCOM, DoD programs, or other government defense efforts.
• Strong understanding of RF theory, propagation, antenna systems, and wireless network engineering principles.
• Experience designing, developing, and validating RF links, architectures, and system performance.
• Proficiency with RF measurement tools, diagnostic equipment, and test instrumentation.
• Ability to analyze network statistics and drive-test data, identify deficiencies, and recommend performance improvements.
• Experience with modeling and simulation of RF circuits, propagation, and antenna patterns.
• Ability to develop technical documentation, procedures, test plans, and engineering reports in accordance with DoD expectations.
• Experience supporting RF system integration, test, and optimization across communications, radar, or EW systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex RF engineering challenges.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to brief technical findings to government and contractor audiences.
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.

Benefits

• best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k))
• financial planning tools
• life insurance
• employee discounts
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships