Engineer, RF Job Description
Engineer, RF
provides RF receiver design and packaging requirements to product design teams to include in engineering design specifications.
Engineer, RF Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Develop hardware WiFi RF test plan, review WiFi RF performance test data and document into formal report
Support manufacturing, bring up assembly and debug prototypes, work closely with the development partners, and lead technical assignments of our design partners or vendors
Apply technical knowledge to analyze, investigate, and resolve assigned engineering problems in the areas of Beyond Line Of Sight (BLOS) satellite datalinks and Line-Of-Sight (LOS) datalinks for Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)
You will carry out area and site surveys to determine RF equipment location and antenna orientation
You will carry out drive testing activities to collect network data
You will provide post processing analysis of the drive data
You will provide site candidate evaluations
You will provide site build verifications and acceptance
You will also perform post processing analysis, site build verifications and acceptance
Acts as a key contributor within a project team
Engineer, RF Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Engineer, RF
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: FCC, NSA, RF, NTIA, IC, EMC, PTCRB, SCH, ADS, BICSI
Education for Engineer, RF
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the engineer, RF job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, Technical, Mathematics, Education, Science, Design
Skills for Engineer, RF
Desired skills for engineer, RF include:
Atoll
Excel
RF theory and practice
Post processing software
SQL scripting
VB Scripting
LTE/VoLTE technology
CDMA
LTE and CDMA technologies
RF design using Atoll design tool
Desired experience for engineer, RF includes:
Ability to perform single- and multiple stub matching techniques analytically and through use of a Smith Chart
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics plus five (5) years of experience in the design and testing of printed circuit boards for RF/microwave frequencies OR ten (10) years of experience in the design and testing of printed circuit boards for RF/microwave frequencies
BS (MS or higher preferred) in engineering with focus in the areas communications theory and digital signal processing
At least a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Communication Engineering, or related disciplines
Possess detailed knowledge of RF design and implementation, RF test engineering, RF radio blocks and their design, and DSP
Possess eight (8) or more years of experience in reverse engineering, specially designing and analyzing link budget and various control systems, and buffer over-flow attacks
Engineer, RF Examples
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an engineer, RF. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for engineer, RF
- Develop test cases, test plans, test procedures to verify requirements
- Work in the lab or in an outdoor environment to characterize or test the system
- Integrate our system into the customer’s larger system
- Investigate problems, troubleshoot issues, and verify fixes
- Diagramming system scenarios or processes
- Preparation of interface control documents and associated technical engagement
- Drives Design Verification Test (DVT) testing and actively provides feedback to Design, Product, Applications, Compliance and Test Engineering direct customer interface roles
- Responsible for creation and maintenance of product data sheets
- Serves as the key interfaces to Product Engineering (PE), Characterization Engineering (CE), Applications Engineering (AE), and Test Engineering (TE)
- Performing site configuration checks, Power settings, Antenna configurations, implemented PCIs , PCI clashes , azimuth , Hand over parameters prior to the Drive test
Qualifications for engineer, RF
- Experience using Project Data Management (PDM) tools such as Windchill, AutoEDMS
- Proficient knowledge of digital based controls for RF systems
- Develop models and use tools for systems trades for link budgets, cascade analysis, antenna elements, capacity, availability
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related scientific field
- Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance which also requires U.S. Citizenship
- Must be willing to travel domestically and in some cases internationally (~10% potential travel)
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of engineer, RF. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for engineer, RF
- Effectively applies RF principles to performance activities
- Provides input to management on tactical and strategic issues
- Perform RF mission analysis
- Support development of mission products that demonstrate the value of systems and help guide investigation / prioritization of new capabilities
- Identify any needed technologies and future implementations that meet key user needs
- Supports development and verification of RF payloads
- Supports payload calibration activities by analyzing real-time data and providing feedback to the government
- Assist in requirements definition, analysis and engineering, system architecting, system analysis and design, interface and data architectures, validation and verification, systems integration, and system & operational performance analysis
- Plans and executes modeling and simulation systems development projects
- Designs and develops simulation systems and modeling of simulation objects
Qualifications for engineer, RF
- Experience or a good understanding (coursework is included) with electromagnetic EM theory and applications
- Knowledge or practical experience with laboratory test equipment including signal generators, spectrum analyzers and network analyzers
- Knowledge or practical experience with microwave receivers, communication links/systems, radar principals, antennas, RF components, digital signal processing techniques, and/or electronic warfare techniques
- Ability to plan, schedule, and lead shipboard EMI testing
- Candidate must have the physical ability to support shipboard work that includes carrying heavy equipment (sometimes in access of 70 pounds) on/off ship, up/down ladders, and through small portals
- Ability to learn and efficiently complete electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) analysis
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of engineer, RF. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for engineer, RF
- Design activities to insure deployment of new technologies meet coverage, capacity, and performance targets
- Support Deployment Team with federal, state and local jurisdictions to ensure regulatory and zoning compliance
- Performs monitoring and review of radio network
- Interface with national and regional engineering teams, field operations, third party DAS providers, development teams, and venue owners
- And evaluating coverage problems and requirements for coverage cells
- System design and planning for indoor DAS and Small Cell projects in venues within territory
- Develop coverage and capacity solutions to deliver superior customer experiences for a variety of locations such as sports venues, shopping malls, hospitality and convention centers, hospitals, universities, office spaces, and transit systems
- Plan and design CRAN networks for assigned area of responsibility
- The engineer will diagnose customer-impacting network issues and work closely with vendors and other teams to resolve these issues find opportunities to prevent recurring issues
- The engineer will also work closely with core design team to review and implement configuration changes to the packet core network
Qualifications for engineer, RF
- Provide assistance in identifying sources for spare parts for systems
- Support capture of domestic and international new business opportunities as part of a proposal team and perform other related duties and assignments as directed
- Five (5) years experience in design, development and implementation of analog and digital hardware and software related to RF systems
- Three (3) years experience in the areas of signal generation, vacuum devices, high powered RF systems, digital signal processing, bench and system level testing of electronics components for DE systems and experience with RF system and platform integration
- Must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in the design of embedded micro strip, stripline, etched antennas, antenna matching, and smith charts
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for an engineer, RF. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for engineer, RF
- Interface with Territory and HQ teams as a regional representative for capacity related planning initiatives with the ability to operationalize the process in an efficient manner
- Supervise on-site engineering and/or design staff on several medium to large projects
- Responsible for specifying equipment, creating design drawings and layouts, and identifying appropriate frequency bands
- Lead project meetings and make presentations
- Routinely interact with clients to identify needs and requirements
- Research existing client conditions and make recommendations to enhance large, complex telecommunication networks, owned and operated by private entities such as water and power utilities, educational institutions, and public safety agencies
- Presenting complex technical data to audiences with non-technical backgrounds
- Maintain records, lists and reports as required to ensure compliance with the client's schedule, accuracy of the budget, and adherence to procurement specifications
- Keep informed of new communication methods and developments that affect the industry, and recommend new practices or changes in programs or applications
- Represent the organization and maintain connections within the industry and related organizations
Qualifications for engineer, RF
- Knowledge of Microsoft computer applications required
- Familiar with simulation software such as HFSS, CST, MWO, , familiar with AutoCAD or DraftSight
- Demonstrated Link Budget closure and Link Budget analysis
- Understanding of Forward Error Correction (FEC) codes
- Demonstrative exceptional communication skills – verbal and written
- Bachelors of Science, Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent
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Our growing company is looking for an engineer, RF. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for engineer, RF
- Assess proposed requirements changes and how they affect RF subsystem and component designs including impacts to performance, risk, cost, verification/testing methodology, and delivery schedule
- Interface with customers and stakeholders to obtain buy-in on RF requirements and designs
- Support design, development, and testing of ad hoc networks for vehicle-to-vehicle communications
- Support design and analysis of space rated electronics and communications subsystems
- Support design and testing of electronics for Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility (EMI/EMC)
- Support programming and testing of software defined radios for various space-based and air vehicle applications
- Support design, integration, and testing of telemetry systems and telemetry ground stations
- Support RF seeker design, analysis, and testing
- Support general avionics/electronics design efforts as needed
- Develop subcontractor statements of work and coordinate with subcontract administrators
Qualifications for engineer, RF
- Equipment relocation to include cost analysis, optimization studies, engineering studies, integration, and installation in support of AEWTTR range growth or other requirements
- Knowledge of iDEN and LTE networks desired
- Good knowledge on digital communication system including GSM,CDMA2000, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA or LTE is highly preferred
- Experience of PA and antenna is highly preferred
- Familiar with usage of wireless test box such as CMW500 or Anritsu 8820/8821, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, Oscilloscope etc, is highly preferred
- Experience of RF calibration tool development is a plus