UHF Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer I (SATCOM)

Company: Centurum
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 20, 2025

Job Description:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe RF Engineer I must have a minimum of 3+ years of specialized Digital Modular Radio (DMR) Communications Systems experience and demonstrate In-Service sustainment engineering functions (e.g. design, development, evaluation, testing, or maintenance) of electronic equipment and systems; support the Life Cycle requirements; and provide technical support for the DMR Communications Systems. Duties include Pre-Installation Technical Check-Out (PITCO), Pre-Installation Check-Out (PICO), System Operational Verification Test (SOVT), System Operational Test (SOT), Engineering/Field Changes, Casualty Report (CASREP) analysis (entries in Information Technology Service Management ITSM), Technical Feedback Reports (TFBR), and Engineering/Technical reviews. Provide CONUS/OCONUS on-site technical assist visits and support to troubleshoot problems and resolve equipment issues, perform equipment testing to verify systems for full functionality, test, identify, and replace failed components, and provide technical support for existing system lab assets and sites. Provide onsite support for software installation, and system turnover processes to include pre-installation production and assembly and testing of systems, staging, and shipping of installation materials, on-site installation and SOVT, training, and operational cutover. Should be capable of developing written instructions, procedures, schematics, and other technical documentation; provide the status of their assigned tasks via both prepared and ad hoc oral briefings to senior Navy personnel, and other technical data deliverables and documentation, as applicable.REQUIRED SKILLS/YEARS OF EXPERIENCEPrior working knowledge of DMR subsystems including: Integrated Waveform/Mobile User Objective System (IW/MUOS); Line-Of-Site (LOS) Antennas; OE-82 or OE-570 SATCOM Antennas; High Frequency (HF); Very High Frequency (VHF); Ultra High Frequency (UHF); Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS); HAVE QUICK; Air Traffic Control (ATC); Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA), and Non-DAMA; Tactical Variant Switch (TVS); High Frequency Distribution Amplifier Group (HFDAG); and AN/USQ-145, MD-1324. Required to have Technical Training in a Relevant Technical/Engineering Field specified at task order level, or Formal electronics training from a Technical School, or Class A or C military school in electronics or communications. This position requires willingness to travel, up to 25%.This position is required to have and maintain a Secret US DoD security clearance.PREFERRED SKILLSThe RF Engineer I is desired to be capable of performing all duties unsupervised. The RF Engineer I is desired to provide the status of their assigned tasks via both prepared and ad hoc oral briefings to senior Navy personnel. Must be able to develop written instructions, procedures, schematics and other technical documentation.REMARKSMust be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of technical and management personnel.Compensation: $34 - $44 an hour. Compensation for positions at Centurum vary depending on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, location, responsibilities, skill set, and level of experience.EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran***When responding to this posting please reference job # SD25-34 Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer I (SATCOM)***BenefitsFull-time employees are eligible for the following benefits enrollment from their date of hire:

• Health Insurance - Centurum provides insurance for employee and dependent in a comprehensive package. Coverage for vision care is included. This option is available on a cost-sharing basis.
• Dental Insurance - Available in conjunction with Health Insurance for an additional cost. Provides oral maintenance care for employee and dependent.
• Basic Life Insurance - Company provided benefit for all full-time employees.
• Supplemental Life Insurance - Optional life insurance coverage to employees at group rates.
• Dependant Life Insurance - Optional coverage for dependents at a group rate.
• Long Term Disability Insurance - Optional coverage available to employees at group rates.
• Vacation and Sick Leave - Leave accrual is determined by length of service.
• Holidays - The company observes ten paid holidays each year.
• Retirement 401(k) Plan - Centurum's corporate benefits package includes 401K with a company bi-weekly match and a year-end profit sharing company match for all eligible employees. Investments can be made into selected funds under this plan.Centurum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing employment opportunities for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by U.S. law. Centurum makes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
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