RF Systems Engineer Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the RF systems engineer position.

Previously, I was responsible for technical leadership to subcontractors and vendors developing MEO Ka compatible antennas, RF components, and baseband equipment.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with regulatory requirements and process for wireless consumer devices, including FCC, PTCRB, CTIA, ETSI, TIA/EIA
• Antenna software skills preferred
• Experience or coursework with RF systems
• Experience or coursework with communications systems, particularly RTS Intercom
• Familiarity with analog/power/communications with experience or coursework in analog or digital circuits, control theory, and communications
• Prefered knowledge of Virtual Prototyping
• Knowledge of Linux and scripting in Linux
• Knowledge of verification and test case development

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the RF systems engineer position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical support to internal customers to resolve systemic engineering HW/SW issues on existing customer deployed MEO & Ka compatible antennas, RF components, and baseband equipment.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Strong leadership, presentation, teamwork & project management skills to solve customer issues in a cross-functional organization
• Adaptable to changing responsibilities, able to deal with ambiguity, to accept and manage risks, and to learn quickly
• Able to prioritize time and coordinate with others to achieve effective results
• Effective oral and written communication skills, English language fluency
• Design and integrate large-scale communication systems
• Provide test and commissioning oversight and input for communication system
• Knowledge of communications systems and/or radar systems
• Troubleshooting and analysis of hardware and software in support of resolving anomalies and providing corrective action

I would like to submit my application for the RF systems engineer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for detailed design of filters, synthesizers, LNA and PA for RF components.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant communication standards, protocols, mobile architecture especially the physical layer
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant RF communication configurations
• Good problem solving capabilities and understanding of analytical methods
• Programming of necessary test-cases and test-vectors reviewing the test plans
• Completed college level classes in digital communication, digital signal processing, detection and estimation
• Possess a thorough knowledge of digital communications, RF system analysis, and communications engineering
• Possess an in depth understanding of communication systems such as phase modulation, higher order modulation schemes, spread spectrum, signal detection, bit error rates, baseband filtering, signal spectrum, data formatting
• Be familiar with antennas, antenna polarization, power spectral density & spectral roll-off, power flux density, noise density and CCSDS standards

I am excited to be applying for the position of RF systems engineer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for technical leadership to subcontractors and vendors developing SES Networks compatible maritime antennas, RF components, baseband, Monitoring & Control, and network equipment.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of Satellite Communication
• Knowledge of Information Theory
• Experience as a systems engineer
• Strong electrical understanding of Radio Frequency (315-902MHz) transmission, including HW design, communication protocols, link budgets
• Automated Cellular Device Test
• Automated Wireless Device Test
• Aerospace/Defense RF Systems
• Semiconductor RFIC Test

I would like to submit my application for the RF systems engineer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership of the RF Engineering Group and have technical responsibility for the progress and success of the RF Systems at the ALS.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Effective interface with senior-level leaders, end users, analysis and other contractor & customer personnel in a diverse team setting
• Familiarity with earned value management (EVMS), and developing and managing cost accounts and schedules
• Proficiency making RF measurements such as harmonic distortion, IP3, EVM, Noise Figure and S-parameters, and understanding of these measurements
• Proficiency using standard RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators
• Working knowledge of VNA architecture and theory including calibration techniques
• Experience with measurement metrology, uncertainty calculations, GUM, and setting test-line and customer specifications
• Intimate familiarity with design and Implementation of RF, mixed signal and digital wireless building blocks
• BS Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent