RF Engineer

Peraton Labs is searching for a RF Engineer to support testing characterization and basic analysis of radiofrequency systems used in communications UAS control and threat device assessment. The candidate will work under the guidance of senior engineers and technicians and assist with hands on RF measurements documentation and lab activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in testing and troubleshooting RF power amplifiers receiver circuits and other RF components
• Use RF lab equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers Spectrum Analyzers Oscilloscopes Arbitrary Signal Generators and SoftwareDefined Radios to collect measurements and verify system performance
• Support characterization of cellular and wireless communication systems related to jamming and interference testing
• Help develop basic schematics and block diagrams during reverse engineering activities of RF based devices
• Perform introductory RF signal analysis on UAS control systems and help prepare technical summaries or reports
• Support senior staff in evaluating high power RF transmitter and jamming systems including basic amplifier stage measurements
• Assist with receiver and antenna test activities including documenting performance results and configuration changes
• Participate in maintaining MASINT chamber setups and help execute EMI test activities in accordance with MilStd461F under supervision
• Prepare clear documentation diagrams and organized test data for engineering review

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering RF Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
• 2 years of experience with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
• Basic understanding of RF concepts such as gain impedance bandwidth and signal behavior
• Hands on lab experience with common RF test equipment either through coursework internships or personal projects
• Ability to read and learn to develop simple schematics and block diagrams
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn advanced RF techniques and support more experienced team members
• Active TS/SCI

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to UAS systems SDRs RF signal analysis or communications systems (academic or projectbased experience accepted)
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC concepts or military standards
• Interest in reverse engineering or RF device teardown work

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