RF Engineer II

Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer II

Are you ready to unleash your technical creativity? Dream, Innovate, Inspire and Empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination! As an RF Engineer II, you will play a critical role in the design and development of RF systems for aerospace and defense projects. You will be responsible for detailed RF front-end design, microwave path analysis, and interference mitigation.

You will work independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality RF solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead RF front-end design and development projects.
• Conduct detailed radio propagation modeling and prediction.
• Perform complex microwave path and interference analysis.
• Develop and implement RF frequency plans.
• Design, test, and validate RF circuits and components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Document technical designs, test plans, and results.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in RF engineering or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency in RF design and testing techniques.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and practices, including various RF modeling, analysis techniques, and tools.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design & development teams.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Analyze failure data, reports, and root cause analysis to identify and document issues accurately.
• Evaluate different approaches to failure analysis and selecting the most appropriate methods for effective resolution.
• Make informed decisions based on data and analysis to recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Ability to handle small components, tools, and equipment with precision.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, failure analysis reports, and computer screens accurately.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $94,345.12 - $. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants.

Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.