{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"749f73ef879ce07dbe8fb24d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/749f73ef879ce07dbe8fb24d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/749f73ef879ce07dbe8fb24d","title":"RF / Electrical Systems Engineer","description":"Description:\nWe are seeking a skilled RF / Electrical Systems Engineer (TIG) to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, analysis, and optimization of critical electrical and communication infrastructure, ensuring the reliability and performance of our test range operations. If you have a strong background in RF and electrical engineering with a focus on communications and power systems, we encourage you to apply and become part of our innovative team.\nKey Responsibilities\nProvide RF and electrical engineering support for signal communications management and power distribution in support of MXQT test and evaluation activities.\nDesign, analyze, evaluate, and optimize electrical and electronic test range infrastructure, including wired and wireless communications systems.\nManage and support fiber-to-cellular wireless tower architecture and associated telecommunications infrastructure.\nManage and evaluate test range power distribution systems and support improvements to reliability, safety, and operational performance.\nPerform power system studies and engineering evaluations, including steady state, short circuit, dynamic stability, transient, harmonic, flicker, switching overvoltage, lightning, energization, and related analyses.\nApply technical knowledge of electronics principles to troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and RF-related issues.\nConduct electrical and RF measurements on systems and components using specialized diagnostic and test equipment.\nSupport testing and evaluation of CIED and CUxS threat devices and associated processes.\nEvaluate equipment design, assess system performance, and provide recommendations for technical improvement.\nTest, evaluate, troubleshoot, repair, and support fiber optic and copper cable systems used in lab and range environments.\nSupport fielded power and communication cabling through design, evaluation, maintenance, management, and repair on test ranges.\nPrepare support-equipment reports and related engineering documentation supporting system readiness and customer decision-making.\nMay perform quality assurance testing of assemblies and equipment fabricated by technicians.\nSupport work in both laboratory and outdoor field environments, including testing in variable weather and operational conditions.\nRequirements:\nBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.\n3+ years of related professional experience in electrical engineering, RF systems, telecommunications, or test infrastructure support.\nWorking knowledge of power and energy distribution, wireless telecommunications, and RF signal design/processing.\nStrong understanding of electrical theory, including high and low voltage, power, current, and resistance.\nProficiency with RF circuit schematics and RF design, including RF power, attenuation, filters, diplexers, antennas, and loads.\nUnderstanding of RF transmission concepts, including scattering parameters and RF power-flow behavior.\nUnderstanding of antenna theory and design, including physical geometry, material properties, and feed network impacts on coverage and efficiency.\nExperience conducting RF measurements, including RF power, frequency, occupied bandwidth, and modulation assessment.\nFamiliarity with RF communication standards, modulation schemes, and communication protocols.\nPractical knowledge of wireless digital signal behavior, system tradeoffs, and environmental effects on performance.\nFamiliarity with 3G, 4G, and 5G cellular technologies.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, especially in explaining technical matters clearly.\nU.S. Citizenship required.\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.\nDesired Qualifications-\nProfessional Engineer (PE) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) credentials.\nFiber optic certifications such as CFOT, CFOS/T, CFOS/D, CFOT S/O, CFOS/FC, or CFOS/W.\nOSHA 10/30 training or related hazard management experience.\nExperience supporting test ranges, RF labs, field instrumentation, or military telecommunications infrastructure.\nExperience with CIED, CUxS, EW systems, or threat-device test environments.\nAbility to support occasional field events, limited travel, and non-standard shifts as mission needs require.\nWork Environment -\nPrimarily on site with a mix of office and laboratory work, plus field support during test events.\nExpected work split is approximately 80% on site / 20% in field support.\nMay require occasional travel and support during 2nd or 3rd shift hours.\nAbout TRISTAR\nTRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of War programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions.\nTRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers’ mission critical challenges. TRISTAR’s core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions.\nFor over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex.\nTRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of War and other Federal Agencies.\nTRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.","company":"Tristar","rawCompany":"tristar","city":"Crane","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-01T09:17:21.071Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"15-1241.01","title":"Telecommunications Engineering Specialists","slug":"telecommunications-engineering-specialists"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"}],"industries":[{"code":"334220","title":"Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"radio-and-television-broadcasting-and-wireless-communications-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"237130","title":"Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction","slug":"power-and-communication-line-and-related-structures-construction"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"RF / Electrical Systems Engineer","description":"Description:\nWe are seeking a skilled RF / Electrical Systems Engineer (TIG) to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, analysis, and optimization of critical electrical and communication infrastructure, ensuring the reliability and performance of our test range operations. If you have a strong background in RF and electrical engineering with a focus on communications and power systems, we encourage you to apply and become part of our innovative team.\nKey Responsibilities\nProvide RF and electrical engineering support for signal communications management and power distribution in support of MXQT test and evaluation activities.\nDesign, analyze, evaluate, and optimize electrical and electronic test range infrastructure, including wired and wireless communications systems.\nManage and support fiber-to-cellular wireless tower architecture and associated telecommunications infrastructure.\nManage and evaluate test range power distribution systems and support improvements to reliability, safety, and operational performance.\nPerform power system studies and engineering evaluations, including steady state, short circuit, dynamic stability, transient, harmonic, flicker, switching overvoltage, lightning, energization, and related analyses.\nApply technical knowledge of electronics principles to troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and RF-related issues.\nConduct electrical and RF measurements on systems and components using specialized diagnostic and test equipment.\nSupport testing and evaluation of CIED and CUxS threat devices and associated processes.\nEvaluate equipment design, assess system performance, and provide recommendations for technical improvement.\nTest, evaluate, troubleshoot, repair, and support fiber optic and copper cable systems used in lab and range environments.\nSupport fielded power and communication cabling through design, evaluation, maintenance, management, and repair on test ranges.\nPrepare support-equipment reports and related engineering documentation supporting system readiness and customer decision-making.\nMay perform quality assurance testing of assemblies and equipment fabricated by technicians.\nSupport work in both laboratory and outdoor field environments, including testing in variable weather and operational conditions.\nRequirements:\nBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.\n3+ years of related professional experience in electrical engineering, RF systems, telecommunications, or test infrastructure support.\nWorking knowledge of power and energy distribution, wireless telecommunications, and RF signal design/processing.\nStrong understanding of electrical theory, including high and low voltage, power, current, and resistance.\nProficiency with RF circuit schematics and RF design, including RF power, attenuation, filters, diplexers, antennas, and loads.\nUnderstanding of RF transmission concepts, including scattering parameters and RF power-flow behavior.\nUnderstanding of antenna theory and design, including physical geometry, material properties, and feed network impacts on coverage and efficiency.\nExperience conducting RF measurements, including RF power, frequency, occupied bandwidth, and modulation assessment.\nFamiliarity with RF communication standards, modulation schemes, and communication protocols.\nPractical knowledge of wireless digital signal behavior, system tradeoffs, and environmental effects on performance.\nFamiliarity with 3G, 4G, and 5G cellular technologies.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, especially in explaining technical matters clearly.\nU.S. Citizenship required.\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.\nDesired Qualifications-\nProfessional Engineer (PE) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) credentials.\nFiber optic certifications such as CFOT, CFOS/T, CFOS/D, CFOT S/O, CFOS/FC, or CFOS/W.\nOSHA 10/30 training or related hazard management experience.\nExperience supporting test ranges, RF labs, field instrumentation, or military telecommunications infrastructure.\nExperience with CIED, CUxS, EW systems, or threat-device test environments.\nAbility to support occasional field events, limited travel, and non-standard shifts as mission needs require.\nWork Environment -\nPrimarily on site with a mix of office and laboratory work, plus field support during test events.\nExpected work split is approximately 80% on site / 20% in field support.\nMay require occasional travel and support during 2nd or 3rd shift hours.\nAbout TRISTAR\nTRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of War programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions.\nTRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers’ mission critical challenges. TRISTAR’s core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions.\nFor over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex.\nTRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of War and other Federal Agencies.\nTRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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