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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Hardware/Software Design Engineer - **Company:** Que Technology Group - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** AutoCAD, Data Analysis, Network Analysis, Signals Intelligence, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Microsoft Visio, Radio-Frequency Identification, Satcom, Software Engineering, Test Scripts, Information Technology - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8908569/senior-hardwaresoftware-design-engineer ## About the Role * Seven (7) years experience as a HE analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions. * Bachelor's degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. * Five (5) years of additional hardware engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. * RF Design and Design, install, and test RF / SATCOM hardware (C-, X-, Ku-, Ka-, Q/V-band) while accounting for atmospheric attenuation, ionospheric scintillation, rain-fade, and polarization-mismatch effects. ## Description Que Technology Group, Inc., is seeking a Hardware Engineer, who will be responsible for designing, installing, and testing RF systems, with a focus on SATCOM components and devices operating in various frequency bands, including but not limited to C-band, X-band, Ku-band, Ka-band, and Q/V-band. The successful candidate will be working on complex RF system design, installation, and test, and will be required to travel up to 15% worldwide. The RF Design Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our RF systems, from design to deployment, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet user requirements., * Conduct site surveys, climb antennas, rack and align hardware, and operate earth-terminal control consoles to establish and maintain wide-band and satellite communication links. * Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance; troubleshoot on-the-spot malfunctions; apply anti-jamming techniques and enforce safety/maintenance procedures. * Use Keysight PNA-X, FieldFox, Spec-A, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and BER testers to measure S-parameters, P1dB, TOI, NF, phase-noise, group-delay, and perform non-linear analysis (IMD, spectral regrowth). * Produce AutoCAD/Visio drawings, block diagrams, schematics, and technical design packages; * Prepare engineering plans, as-built documentation, test reports, and maintenance records; coordinate with cross-functional teams (system architects, PMs, test sites). * Travel up-to 15 % worldwide to support installations, testing, and maintenance in remote or austere environments. * Hands-on proficiency with Keysight PNA-X, FieldFox, Spec-A, RF signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and BER testers. * Experience developing preventive-maintenance schedules, conducting equipment inspections, and authoring safety-rule documentation. * Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of producing technical reports, engineering plans, and briefing packages for multi-service audiences. * Proven problem-solving record: troubleshooting complex RF hardware, analyzing data printouts, implementing corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability. * Leadership/mentoring ability: lead inspection teams, supervise maintenance activities, and train site personnel. * Ability to carry equipment, climb antennas, and rack hardware. * Knowledgeable of RF design, installation, and test, with a focus on SATCOM systems. 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