RF Engineer II - E3

Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer II

As a Radio Frequency (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.

• Perform Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) analysis.
• Compile an Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Integration Analysis Report (E3
  
  IAR).
• Compile an Electromagnetic Interference Control Plan (EMICP).
• Compile an Electromagnetic Interference Test Plan (EMITP).
• Compile an Electromagnetic Interference Test Report (EMITR).
• Support TEMPEST control plan and test plan creation.
• Support High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) analysis.
• Perform Co-site analysis.
• Support MIL-STD-464 and MIL-STD-461 requirements allocations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in RF engineering or related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency in RF/E3 design and testing techniques.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and practices, including various RF/E3 modeling, analysis techniques, and tools.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design & development teams.

• Experience with advanced RF/E3 simulation tools.
• Understanding of aerospace and defense industry standards.
• Knowledge of industry standard RF principles as they apply to design, analysis, and test.
• Understanding of techniques to perform RF analysis such as Co-site, E3 integration, link budgets, and antenna patterns.
• Experience with analysis software applications such as ANSYS HFSS, ANSYS EMIT, ANSYS SAVANT/S +, CST, EMA3D EMC+ /Charge+, Python and MATLAB.
• Capable of developing substantiation documentation to demonstrate compliance to related requirements and industry standards to include test plans/reports, analysis documents, and compliance checklists.
• Experience with RF test equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers and Signal Generators.
• Knowledgeable of industry standard RF assemblies and component selection and developing technical specifications.

• 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.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

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.