Electrical Engineer (RF)

Unclassified - Yuma Proving Ground, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Yuma Proving Ground, AZ

About the position

The Electrical Engineer (RF) position at TRAX International involves working under limited supervision as an entry-level engineer focused on Radio-Frequency (RF) systems engineering. This role is part of an interdisciplinary team of subject matter experts and professional engineers, where the primary responsibility is to perform technical and planning tasks that characterize how RF systems operate in modern electromagnetic battlefield environments. The engineer will engage in various testing activities, including radio frequency allocation, intra-system electromagnetic compatibility, and electronic attack (jamming). The position requires the engineer to set up, troubleshoot, and operate electromagnetic environments, ensuring spectrum compatibility. The role also involves the design and development of RF testing methodologies, as well as programming and operating RF automated instrumentation and test equipment. A significant part of the job includes the collection, reduction, and analysis of data to characterize the performance of complex systems concerning radio frequency issues. The engineer will also be expected to perform other duties as assigned to support mission requirements, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform Radio-Frequency (RF) systems engineering tasks under limited supervision.
• Conduct technical and planning tasks to characterize system operations in electromagnetic battlefield environments.
• Engage in testing activities including radio frequency allocation and intra-system electromagnetic compatibility.
• Set up, troubleshoot, and operate electromagnetic environments and ensure spectrum compatibility.
• Design and develop RF testing methodologies and operate RF automated instrumentation and test equipment.
• Collect, reduce, and analyze data to characterize performance of complex systems regarding RF issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support mission requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or Physics or Mathematics with RF emphasis from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft Office software products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with advanced test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, vector signal generators, and arbitrary waveform generators.
• Experience conducting and/or evaluating RF measurements such as power, frequency, and modulation.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties with a high level of attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Master of Science degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or Physics or Mathematics with RF emphasis from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Extensive experience conducting and/or evaluating RF measurements on high power transmitters and amplifiers.
• Experience with Electronic Warfare testing.
• Experience developing scripts and software programs to control test instrumentation.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.
• Drug/alcohol free work environment with mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing random drug testing.