Hardware Engineer 1

Job Summary

Design, install, and test RF/SATCOM hardware across various bands including C-, X-, Ku-, Ka-, Q/V-band, while considering atmospheric and ionospheric effects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys, climb antennas, rack and align hardware, and operate earth-terminal control consoles to establish and maintain communication links.
• Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance; troubleshoot on-the-spot malfunctions; apply anti-jamming techniques and enforce safety/maintenance procedures.
• Use Keysight PNA-X, FieldFox, Spec-A, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and BER testers to measure S-parameters, P1dB, TOI, NF, phase-noise, group-delay, and perform non-linear analysis (IMD, spectral regrowth).
• Generate AutoCAD/Visio drawings, block diagrams, schematics, and technical design packages; prepare engineering plans, as-built documentation, test reports, and maintenance records; coordinate with cross-functional teams (system architects, PMs, test sites).
• Travel up to 15% worldwide to support installations, testing, and maintenance in remote or austere environments.
• Show hands-on proficiency with Keysight PNA-X, FieldFox, Spec-A, RF signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and BER testers.
• Develop preventive-maintenance schedules, conduct equipment inspections, and author safety-rule documentation.
• Communicate effectively: produce technical reports, engineering plans, and briefing packages for multi-service audiences.
• Solve problems: troubleshoot complex RF hardware, analyze data printouts, implement corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability.
• Lead and mentor: lead inspection teams, supervise maintenance activities, and train site personnel.
• Physical requirements: carry equipment, climb antennas, and rack hardware.
• Knowledge: knowledgeable of RF design, installation, and test, with a focus on SATCOM systems.

Requirements

• Three (3) years experience as a Hardware Design Engineer (HDE) in integrated circuit or microelectronic component design or reverse engineering of the same.