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Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

Responsibilities:

+ Provide systems level support in Radio Frequency (RF) analysis, simulation and development to support NASA Spaceflight Programs. Duties will include:

+ Provide analyses of existing transmitter designs

+ Provide analyses of existing antenna designs

+ Provide analyses of existing receiver designs

+ Participate in requirements and data reviews by reviewing materials and providing inputs and comments

+ Support RF laboratory by performing or participating in formal and informal tests

+ Provide comments to requirements documents

+ Support RF subsystem trade studies as needed

A degree, MS preferred, in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field is required. Degree from an ABET accredited institution is preferred. Minimum experience requirements are a Masters degree, or a BS with at least 2 years of work experience.

Required skills/experience:

+ Candidate must have RF background and digital signal processing experience.

+ Proficiency with Mathematical Analyses (MATLAB, MathCAD, Excel)

+ Proficiency with Link Margin Analyses (Satellite Took Kit, MATLAB, MathCAD,)

+ Operational knowledge of RF Lab Test Equipment (RF Receivers, RF Transmitters, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Software-Defined Radios (SDR))

+ Familiarity with Programming Languages and Digital Logic (C, Python, Command-line scripting, Matlab, FPGA platforms (i.e. VHDL)).

+ Familiarity with GNURadio, Raspberry Pi (ARM platform) and NUC14 (x86 platform) is a plus.

+ Excellent organizational skills and an ability to perform technical tasks independently is required.

+ Familiarity with radio-based navigation approaches, such as the simulation and processing of GPS signals.

+ Familiarity with development and porting algorithms to an FPGA-based platform through manual coding or code generation tools (e.g. MATLAB Embedded Coder HDL).

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (10%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance:

Normal workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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