Radio Frequency Design Engineer

Position Title: RF/Microwave Design Engineer Location: Lexington, MA USA 02421 Duration: 3 years Contract on W2 (Possible Extension)Pay Rate: $60/hr. - $80/hr.Job Description:RF test and integration engineer with background in designing, integrating, and executing both lab and over-the-air tests of prototype tactical communications systems.Responsibilities:Test bed design and implementation with COTS and prototype components in test bedTest design and definition, design and implementation of test automation and execution, RF and communication data collection, analysis and internal presentation. This is a collaborative effort with the program team.Define and execute tests.Define test proceduresAutomate testing proceduresExecute both lab and OTA testsCollect and organize rf and network performance dataPerform analysis and report internally via verbal and written methodsRequired Skills:RF hardware - communications radios, antenna fundamentals, COTS componentsTest equipment - oscope, spec a, dmm, signal generator, dc power supplyExperience working on a Linux platform; ideally candidate has Linux scripting - bash, python and Linux networking experienceBackground in RF theoryBachelor's Degree in a STEM fieldMS officeDesired Skills:Tactical RF communications,MATLABEttus USRP / SDR support and developmentDoD crypto devicesOther crypto - AES, etcDoD tactical data links - Link16, TTNT, IFDL, MADL, HNW, NCW, BFT2, SRW, TSMC/C++Airborne testingKnowledge of AJ/LPI/LPD techniquesPrevious operational experience with tactical data links and cryptoKnowledge/experience with unmanned platformsAdditional Details:Technologies will be flight tested so potential to fly as crew on aircraft.