Engineer V
gaccriHerndon (VA)
Engineer V
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gaccriHerndon (VA)
Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerSearch, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Overview:
In this RF Engineer role you will contribute to complex, high-performance RF and satellite-related systems within GA-EMS. You’ll work in the CSS group to develop, test, and integrate RF solutions for national security applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. You will model electromagnetic behavior, design test setups, and ensure manufacturability and reliability across space and defense projects. The role offers the opportunity to shape advanced RF architectures in a mission-driven environment with broad impact. You will operate at the intersection of hardware, software, and systems engineering to deliver secure, state-of-the-art capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Plan and oversee engineering solutions with multi-year scope, ensuring compliance, safety, and documentation Evaluate integration of solutions within the broader engineering environment and drive updates Communicate with stakeholders, guide staff, and coordinate with internal/external teams Troubleshoot avionics hardware, perform PCBA testing, and resolve on-vehicle anomalies Create electromagnetic simulation models for antennas, filters, and PCB layouts Write verification plans, test procedures, and reports against requirements Modify electrical schematics and mechanical drawings for flight reliability and manufacturability Design and troubleshoot RF test setups across UHF, S-Band, X, Ka, or Ku bands Participate in the development and optimization of RF designs for manufacturability and cost Contribute to system-level design of satellite systems across project phases Perform other duties as assigned
Key requirements:
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in engineering or related field with 4+ to 9+ years (level dependent) Previous experience with satellite space systems Experience with RF components, wire harnesses, and RF test equipment Knowledge of digital communication systems, spread spectrum, QPSK/APSK/QAM Experience with environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal, burn-in, TVAC) Extensive RF/microwave antenna design, analysis, and testing Proficiency in electromagnetic theory and performance budgeting Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively US Citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance strong communication leadership and mentoring problem-solving RF design and analysis electromagnetic simulation antenna systems
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