RF Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

RF SYSTEMS ENGINEER (REQUIRED: TS/SCI CI POLY)
Reston, VA Velox Research is a rapid prototyping and rapid fielding defTech start-up with a vision to keep top-tier talent in the Defense Department and Intelligence Community. Today Velox Research is serving alongside defense primes to bring specialized solutions to specialized missions. We have active research areas in operationalizing NN, utilizing ultra lower power concepts, energy harvesting, and autonomous systems.
Join our entrepreneurial team at Velox Research, where your contributions will directly shape the future of defense and intelligence technology. This opportunity is ideal for driven individuals eager to grow with a dynamic startup from the ground up. Competitive full compensation package to include, competitive salary, % company retirement contribution, profit-sharing/equity, health reimbursement accounts, and 9/80 flexible work schedule. The RF team advises on the development of advanced communication systems and RF sensors, supporting both terrestrial and maritime platforms. This opportunity requires a systems-based approach to architect communication solutions and RF collection systems. We're seeking a versatile RF Systems Engineer with knowledge in communication architectures, telemetry, and knowledge of waveform design to assist with architecting, designing, and operating RF communication and collection systems. RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Spend 75% of your time using RF engineering to provide advisory support, testing support, and operations support to fielded RF systems with high-impact operations.
• Dedicate 25% of your time to Velox's IR&D, developing RF and radio solutions using COTS equipment. DAY TO DAY:
• Assisting with running operational RF equipment, including waveform parameters, and signal processing
• Understanding and analyzing telecommunications and satellite communications for various sensor platforms
• Operate RF collection systems, process and analyze data
• Perform system trade studies on RF systems including link-budget, power, SWAP
Analyze wireless systems (antenna isolation, patterns with large structures, propagation effects, etc.) BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with experience in communications, telemetry, waveform, or SDRs.
• 4+ years of professional or project experience designing, building, or testing RF systems
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and self-motivation to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI CI Poly BONUS SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Master's degree in electrical engineering
• Hands on experience with test equipment such as spectrum analyzer, signal generator, network analyzer, power meters, and RF passive components
• Experience with RF chamber operation
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or C/C++ programming for data analysis, waveform design, or test equipment interfacing
• Experience with cellular networks and telecommunications

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