Systems Engineer RF Telemetry
Job Location:
Huntsville, AL - USA
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Job Summary
DESE Research Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and skilled RF / Telemetry Systems Engineer to support the design integration testing and fielding of telemetry and radio frequency (RF) systems supporting Department of Defense platforms. This position will play a key role in the development of a technology-refreshed mobile system used to perform pre-flight checks and verify telemetry data for military aircraft and weapon system platforms.
The successful candidate will lead RF architecture development telemetry receiver integration waveform and antenna optimization and system-level testing activities. This role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams customers and program stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of mission-critical capabilities. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise in RF and telemetry systems excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering RF Engineering Systems Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited university
- Five (5) or more years of relevant professional experience
- Experience with RF signal processing military communications systems telemetry systems or related RF technologies
- Hands-on experience with telemetry systems and telemetry data standards including RCC IRIG-106
- Proficiency using RF test equipment including Spectrum Analyzers Oscilloscopes and Network Analyzers
- Experience integrating hardware systems in mobile or SWaP-constrained environments
- Ability to generate interpret and maintain electrical schematics wiring diagrams and interconnect drawings
- Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication organizational and technical writing skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers technicians program managers customers and other stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dynamic development environment
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting military aircraft weapon system telemetry or test and evaluation environments
- Familiarity with secure communications equipment and secure data storage solutions
- Experience supporting rapid prototyping system integration and fielding efforts within Department of Defense programs
- Experience integrating telemetry receivers encryption devices and associated RF subsystems
- Familiarity with RF waveform implementation and antenna integration
- Experience performing EMI/EMC testing RF troubleshooting and system certification activities
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and integration of RF architectures required to capture receive and decode telemetry and PCM data streams
- Integrate telemetry receivers secure communications equipment and supporting RF hardware into mobile system platforms
- Select evaluate and integrate antenna solutions optimized for mission-specific waveform requirements
- Perform RF testing signal verification troubleshooting and performance analysis using industry-standard RF test equipment
- Ensure telemetry subsystem compliance with RCC IRIG-106 standards and applicable government requirements
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including as-built drawings wiring diagrams interconnect schematics and design packages
- Analyze and manage system-level size weight power and mobility constraints to ensure operational effectiveness
- Support system integration verification validation and acceptance testing activities
- Collaborate with project managers cybersecurity personnel mechanical engineers technicians testers and customers to develop and implement technical solutions
- Communicate technical designs status updates risks issues and recommendations to program leadership and customers
- Support fielding sustainment and modernization efforts for deployed telemetry and RF systems
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices across the organization
About DESE
For the past 43 years DESE has provided industry-leading technical and engineering solutions in the fields of Defense Energy Space and Environment. As a small family-oriented business DESE provides a compelling benefits package including a generous profit-sharing plan competitive salaries and perhaps most importantly the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex and engaging problems.
Why employees love working for DESE:
At DESE we are committed to creating a company that is known for its respect and care for employees. We understand that happy employees are what keeps our business going and we strive to provide the best opportunities for each individual working on our team! Here are a few reasons you will love working here:
- Competitive health dental and vision insurance with affordable premiums
- Flexible work schedules
- Two different flexible spending account options
- Company paid life insurance with options for employee paid additional
- Performance bonus program
- Education reimbursement program
- Company paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities
- Vacation Sick & Holiday leave
- Robust 401k profit sharing plan
- Opportunities for internal promotions
- Employee referral incentive program
- Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries
Disability Accommodation for Applicants - DESE Research Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment with us: or x123.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
DESE Research, Inc. is a small family-owned business in Huntsville, AL that specializes in the Defense, Energy, Space, and Environment industries. With an emphasis on engineering and defense contracts, DESE has supported Huntsville and the US Government for over 40 years.
