RF Engineer

About the role

Steely is a fast-growing, high-tech, mission-driven company based out of Reston, Virginia. We deliver technical and mission-related solutions to help our customers achieve their most challenging goals. We are a close-knit team of highly motivated and skilled individuals committed to tackling complex challenges with creativity and discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and evaluate radio / RF communications systems
• Independently assemble and operate electronic and mechanical equipment including antennas and satellite dishes in field environments
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all equipment and procedures for Steely’s products
• Provide flexible daily office hours as needed to support customers and deployed systems
• Maintain and support existing RF infrastructure
• Observe and follow proper safety precautions in performance of all work

Requirements

• Must be able to hold and maintain a security clearance, therefore U.S. citizenship is required
• Prior experience supporting customers in remote field locations
• Operations experience
• Training development and delivery experience CONUS and OCONUS travel as dictated by mission support requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar technical degree
• Experience with RF and signals and communications concepts
• Experience with systems supporting wireless protocols including VSAT or other satellite communications
• Experience providing maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, calibration and upgrades of electronics and communication products
• Experience using test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and network analyzers to perform signal survey, analysis, and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with basic scripting or programming and automation (Python, BASH, etc)
• Strong customer relationship and communication skills
• Experience with Linux based systems and basic computer networking
• Technical leadership and organizational skills to manage multiple projects

Skills

• Strong flexibility to adapt in a dynamic environment with frequently changing requirements
• Familiarity with RF componentry including specifying, evaluating, testing, and troubleshooting
• Strong scripting or programming skills (Python, BASH, etc)
• Experience with basic computer networking

Benefits

• 401(k) match of 6% with immediate vesting
• Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (not combined as Paid Time Off)
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability coverage paid for by the company
• Free drinks and snacks
• Company sponsored weekly breakfast or lunch
• Holiday parties and networking events
• Participation in several charitable events

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $225,000 - $275,000 annually.

Schedule

Flexible daily office hours as needed to support customers and deployed systems.