CommNet
Senior High Frequency (HF) RF Radio Engineer
CommNet, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States, 21005
If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the best at what you do, come work at CommNet LLC. We need the best talent to solve hard problems.
CommNet's greatest asset is our Employees.
As such, we offer an industry-leading salary and benefits package. Advance your career by joining a small firm doing challenging work developing solutions to tough problems supporting the US Army soldier. Join us as we protect our military’s communications systems.
Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.We are seeking
Senior RF Engineer w HF Radio and Networking experience
to support our US Army client at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.
Responsibilities:
CommNet is looking for a
Senior RF Engineer w HF Radio (2-30 MHz) and Networking experience
to support our work with a customer on-site at APG, MD. The candidate will take a lead role in running the HF lab, testing interoperability of radios, and working on the Army’s Science and Technology focused efforts to Modernize HF communications. The candidate will be responsible for all networking components within the newly established Human Machine Integrated – Formations (HMI-F) lab. The position will include both field and lab-based testing.
Qualifications and Experience:
Self-starter capable of working with limited direction.
Networking experience in monitoring network performance and troubleshooting routing issues with various communication systems are a plus. Responsibilities include implementation of the Open System Interconnect (OSI) model (Mainly Layer 2 and 3) and ensuring the network meets technical, security, and data standards.
Fluent in running commands via Linux and Windows operating systems.
An understanding of HF propagation, including Near Vertical Incident Skywave (NVIS), Skywave propagation, and familiarity with the variation of the ionosphere both daily and seasonally are a plus.
The ideal candidate will have familiarity with Army radios such as the PRC-150, the ARC-220, and/or the PRC-160, power amplifiers, and HF antennas configured for different propagation effects.
Hands-on experience with test equipment such as the Field Fox, Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), and power meters is required.
A BA or BS degree in Engineering with 5 years’ experience working with HF communications or software defined radios OR 10 years of experience in working with HF Communications or Software Defined Radios. The ideal candidate would have an MS or PhD.
5 years’ experience working with Army tactical networks is preferred. If preferred experience working with Army tactical networks is not met, the candidate must be willing and able to learn and gain experience with Army tactical networks.
Eligible to obtain a DOD security clearance. Ideal candidate has an active DOD Secret Clearance at the Secret Level. Top Secret clearance is even better.
Additional Qualifications:
General to Extra Amateur Radio License in HF Band
Familiarity with Silvus, Trellisware, and Persistent Systems radio protocols.
Knowledge of phased arrays of antennas and beamforming techniques
Experience with amateur radios, including General or Amateur Extra radio licenses in HF bands
Experience with programming radios using L3Harris Communications Planning Application language for radios such as PRC-150, PRC-160, and the like.
Knowledge of 2G and 3G ALE
Experience with propagation prediction software, such as VOACAP
Knowledge of ionospheric diagnostics, such as digisondes, solar conditions, and geomagnetic effects
Knowledge of HF noise models and signal-to-noise path link analysis
Knowledge of HF digital signal processing with an emphasis on MIL STD waveforms and digital modems
Desired: Knowledge of tactical antenna implementations including directional antenna approaches
Desired: Experience with programming and automation scripting in Python or Java
Desired: Experience with Non-Traditional Waveforms such as millimeter wave and Free Space Optics
Desired: Experience with computing performance specifications required for Army tactical networks.
MA, MS, or PhD in Engineering
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and
will need
to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Why CommNet LLC?
CommNet LLC is a dynamic workforce of industry professionals who deliver world-class solutions in cyber, engineering, spectrum, and information technology - and we are looking for candidates like you. CommNet has great job opportunities that might be right for you. Become a part of something greater, where you, the people, make the difference.
Benefits:
11 Federal Government Holidays
26 Paid time off days (sick and personal) per year
100% employer paid Health Insurance
100% employer paid Dental
100% employer paid Short-term, Long-term Disability Insurance
100% employer paid life insurance
4% guaranteed Fully Vested 401K Matching
Employer funded Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts
Salary commensurate with level of skills and experience
Next Steps:
Still interested? If so, we would like to perform a phone screen to better understand your skills. Please apply so we can begin that process. Our screening calls typically happen after 5:00 PM to accommodate schedules, but as needed we can adjust to meet specific candidate circumstances.
Job Type: Full-time
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.
Pay: Up to $175,000.00 per year
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
HF Radio Design: 5 years (Required)
Networking: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Amateur General - Extra Class Licenses (Preferred)
US Citizenship (Required)
Security clearance:
Secret (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
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CommNet's greatest asset is our Employees.
As such, we offer an industry-leading salary and benefits package. Advance your career by joining a small firm doing challenging work developing solutions to tough problems supporting the US Army soldier. Join us as we protect our military’s communications systems.
Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.We are seeking
Senior RF Engineer w HF Radio and Networking experience
to support our US Army client at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.
Responsibilities:
CommNet is looking for a
Senior RF Engineer w HF Radio (2-30 MHz) and Networking experience
to support our work with a customer on-site at APG, MD. The candidate will take a lead role in running the HF lab, testing interoperability of radios, and working on the Army’s Science and Technology focused efforts to Modernize HF communications. The candidate will be responsible for all networking components within the newly established Human Machine Integrated – Formations (HMI-F) lab. The position will include both field and lab-based testing.
Qualifications and Experience:
Self-starter capable of working with limited direction.
Networking experience in monitoring network performance and troubleshooting routing issues with various communication systems are a plus. Responsibilities include implementation of the Open System Interconnect (OSI) model (Mainly Layer 2 and 3) and ensuring the network meets technical, security, and data standards.
Fluent in running commands via Linux and Windows operating systems.
An understanding of HF propagation, including Near Vertical Incident Skywave (NVIS), Skywave propagation, and familiarity with the variation of the ionosphere both daily and seasonally are a plus.
The ideal candidate will have familiarity with Army radios such as the PRC-150, the ARC-220, and/or the PRC-160, power amplifiers, and HF antennas configured for different propagation effects.
Hands-on experience with test equipment such as the Field Fox, Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), and power meters is required.
A BA or BS degree in Engineering with 5 years’ experience working with HF communications or software defined radios OR 10 years of experience in working with HF Communications or Software Defined Radios. The ideal candidate would have an MS or PhD.
5 years’ experience working with Army tactical networks is preferred. If preferred experience working with Army tactical networks is not met, the candidate must be willing and able to learn and gain experience with Army tactical networks.
Eligible to obtain a DOD security clearance. Ideal candidate has an active DOD Secret Clearance at the Secret Level. Top Secret clearance is even better.
Additional Qualifications:
General to Extra Amateur Radio License in HF Band
Familiarity with Silvus, Trellisware, and Persistent Systems radio protocols.
Knowledge of phased arrays of antennas and beamforming techniques
Experience with amateur radios, including General or Amateur Extra radio licenses in HF bands
Experience with programming radios using L3Harris Communications Planning Application language for radios such as PRC-150, PRC-160, and the like.
Knowledge of 2G and 3G ALE
Experience with propagation prediction software, such as VOACAP
Knowledge of ionospheric diagnostics, such as digisondes, solar conditions, and geomagnetic effects
Knowledge of HF noise models and signal-to-noise path link analysis
Knowledge of HF digital signal processing with an emphasis on MIL STD waveforms and digital modems
Desired: Knowledge of tactical antenna implementations including directional antenna approaches
Desired: Experience with programming and automation scripting in Python or Java
Desired: Experience with Non-Traditional Waveforms such as millimeter wave and Free Space Optics
Desired: Experience with computing performance specifications required for Army tactical networks.
MA, MS, or PhD in Engineering
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and
will need
to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Why CommNet LLC?
CommNet LLC is a dynamic workforce of industry professionals who deliver world-class solutions in cyber, engineering, spectrum, and information technology - and we are looking for candidates like you. CommNet has great job opportunities that might be right for you. Become a part of something greater, where you, the people, make the difference.
Benefits:
11 Federal Government Holidays
26 Paid time off days (sick and personal) per year
100% employer paid Health Insurance
100% employer paid Dental
100% employer paid Short-term, Long-term Disability Insurance
100% employer paid life insurance
4% guaranteed Fully Vested 401K Matching
Employer funded Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts
Salary commensurate with level of skills and experience
Next Steps:
Still interested? If so, we would like to perform a phone screen to better understand your skills. Please apply so we can begin that process. Our screening calls typically happen after 5:00 PM to accommodate schedules, but as needed we can adjust to meet specific candidate circumstances.
Job Type: Full-time
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.
Pay: Up to $175,000.00 per year
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
HF Radio Design: 5 years (Required)
Networking: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Amateur General - Extra Class Licenses (Preferred)
US Citizenship (Required)
Security clearance:
Secret (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
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