Radiofrequency Engineer (R0169639/636/640) (J)

Aerodyne Industries is seeking a Radiofrequency Engineer to provide radio frequency (RF) analysis, simulation, and development support for space-based RF communication systems. This onsite role in Huntsville, AL supports inter-operability integration across US Government customers and requires an active US security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses of existing transmitters, receivers, and antenna designs.
• Contribute to requirements and data reviews by providing inputs and comments.
• Support test campaigns in internal and external laboratory environments.
• Support and generate RF subsystem trade studies.
• Perform link margin analyses across modulation protocols while accounting for environmental influences.
• Write or collaborate on communication system design and analysis reports.
• Participate in project milestone reviews for customers and stakeholders.
• Lead or participate in technical interchange, planning, reviews, and related meetings to maintain an up-to-date knowledge base covering design, requirements, issues, action items, and resolutions.
• Perform radio frequency interference (RFI) and radio frequency compatibility (RFC) analyses.
• Support organizational management reviews.
• Mentor early-career and internship engineers.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship with the ability to maintain an active or obtain a US Security Clearance.
• Degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 15 or more years of experience in antenna and RF systems design, test, and evaluation.
• Education and experience options:
  • Ph.D. with 1 to 9+ years of experience, OR
  • MS with at least 3 to 13+ years of experience, OR
  • BS with at least 5 to 15+ years of experience.

Tools, Technologies, and Methods

• Visual Basic
• MathCAD and/or MatLab
• ANSYS High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS)
• GPS/GNSS Simulators
• PNT / Communication Waveform Analyzers
• BPSK, QAM, QPSK

Work Environment

• Office environment.
• 100% requirement for clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication verbally and in writing.
• 100% requirement to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client.
• Domestic USA travel is required at approximately 5%.
• Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time is required (100%).

Physical and Equipment Requirements

• Extended sitting in meetings with peers, management, and at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%).
• Extended desk sitting for report writing and engineering tasks (80%).
• Ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and company facilities (10%).
• Ability to operate a personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Schedule and Attendance

• Normal workday: 7:30 to 4:30, Monday through Friday.
• Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and support technical demands.
• Regular attendance is a necessity, with adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences.

Additional Essential Functions

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgment (100%).
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk or hazard to the employee or others.

Compensation and Location

• Location: Huntsville, AL (onsite)
• Salary: USD 80,000 to 130,000 per year