Hardware Engineer 102313

The RF Systems/Hardware Engineer will be expected to have the technical skills to troubleshoot, document, and resolve system outages and other issues that may be encountered during operation of the system. This includes the collection of diagnostic data, accurately documenting problems in logging and discrepancy reporting tools, restoring system operation, development of workarounds, and other activities necessary for recovery of the system. The RF Systems/Hardware Engineer will provide support to include storing, retrieving, and manipulating data for analysis and troubleshooting of system capabilities and requirements; utilizing analytic devices such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers for troubleshooting; monitoring functioning of equipment and making necessary modifications to ensure the system operates in conformance with specifications; support the generation of concept of operations and provide recommendations for system architecture.

• Must be able to support occasional travel (both CONUS and OCONUS).
• Must be able to support emergency repair trips with little or no advanced notice.
• Must be able to provide occasional after hour call-in support.
• Must be able to work at heights and successfully complete safety requirements for antenna/tower training.
• Prior experience supporting RF ground systems engineering activities for a satellite communications system.
• Experience generating, analyzing, tracking, and/or managing requirements.
• Experience with RF systems engineering including developing and/or maintaining schematics, analyses, block diagrams, system Bill of Materials (BOMs) and design review packages.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

Desired Skills:

• Influence design performance & cost trade-offs for proposed engineering changes.
• Contribute effectively on design teams and provide technical insight to the team members.
• Apply previous knowledge and experience to provide recommendations for development of new operational concepts, architecture, and to increase efficiencies within the existing system.
• Support design performance & cost trade-off studies for proposed engineering changes.
• Proficient use of Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes.
• Operations and Maintenance (O&M).
• Experience working with vendors for the timely repair and tracking of critical operational hardware.
• Experience upgrading hardware supported by Windows and Linux based systems.
• Previous experience working with systems supported by Linux operating systems.
• Highly articulate with strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Technical ability to identify and document system related RF capability enhancements through generation and submittal of White Papers and other submittals.

Since 1999, ITEC has been a powerhouse in supporting mission-critical programs for the DoD and Intelligence community, building a solid reputation along the way. At ITEC, we don’t just care for our employees-we champion them with competitive salaries, an outstanding employee care program, and a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k match.

U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation.