Senior RF Communications Engineer, #3580 (Security Clearance required)

Company: LinQuest
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: December 5, 2019

Job Description:

Brief DescriptionLinQuest is seeking an RF/Communications engineer capable of leading the integration of the Ka-band handheld transceiver project. This individual will be the PM and lead engineer working with RF/antenna and modem subcontractors.-- The effort includes the integration of the products and demonstration of the product over a commercial satellites.-- The project is in the final stages of the integration and test.-- Both subcontractors are nearly completed with their products.-- The spec and interfaces are mature, the only part of the project that remains in the final integration and test, once factory acceptance is completed.------Responsibilities---- Perform PM duties (Monthly reports, weekly tag-ups with the subcontractors) Technical lead --- ensure delivered products meet spec Lead the message exchange server development Perform final integration at the Chantilly lab Coordinate with the commercial satellite operator (once on contract) to setup the gateway modems and final over the air (OTA) testing Perform OTA testing and proof of concept demonstration Supervise junior engineers assigned to the project. --RequirementsRequired Skills: RF experience --- antenna, up/down conversion, power amps, mixers, etc. Modem experience --- BPSK, QPSK, SSMA waveforms SATCOM experience --- to include performing link analysis Experience within a lab working with a modems and RF components and test equipment (e.g. spectrum analyzer, power meter, SNR measurements) Strong knowledge of MS office, Excel, and PowerPoint Must have an activeTop Secret/SCI clearance to be considered for this position --Preferred Skills: PM experience plus above engineering skills --Required Experience:-- BSEE or MSEE --- 10+ yrs experience in Satellite communications --Preferred Experience: MSEE --- 15+ yrs experience in Satellite communications ----We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to providing a work environment that values and respects each Team Member as an individual and important member of our culturally diverse organization. In keeping with this commitment, the Company is dedicated to providing a work environment free from any type of discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, covered veteran and military status, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics,political affiliation, or any other classification protected by law. This commitment and policy applies to all areas of employment.----**CA** (for internal purposes only)Summary

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