Job Description
Job Description
**2 Openings**
These RF / Antenna Engineers will be responsible for development and implementation of their scientific approach to communications and sensing in some of the most RF-difficult environments.
You will be working for a small, rapidly-growing company, engineering for both government and commercial applications. The applicant will interface with many other disciplines as part of a multidisciplinary engineering effort. As the team develops, the applicant will help shape the dynamics and culture of the engineering team.
The RF / Antenna Engineer will work with chief scientists to research and develop unique forms of antennas and electronics for their communications solutions. This is a highly innovative role and will involve new innovations to antennas, SDRs, radio software, and other elements. The applicant will be expected to help us move the industry forward, not just implement existing concepts. The applicant will get to accompany team members on outdoorsy trips to perform testing of concepts and prototypes in the field in various interesting environments.
The applicant will aim to move forward multiple facets of their scientific and technology platform such as the following:
• Develop physical and electronic RF / Antenna components.
• Help develop a suite of capabilities for rapid prototyping and experimentation.
• Launch new RF products into production then support them.
• Use the latest science to produce ruggedized, practical products to get massive improvements in wireless communications out to both our warfighters and commercial markets.
• Assist in the furthering of Plasmonic science along with our chief scientists. Contribute to scientific activities and translate the latest science into engineering solutions.
• Conduct field experiments in a variety of RF-difficult environments such as maritime, and other locations.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND
• Experience doing scientific research in the domain of electromagnetics, RF, and antenna design.
• Experience innovating, designing, and building secure RF / SDR / antenna solutions.
• Experience in communications system design, analysis, integration, and evaluation.
• Experience with COTS EM / RF modeling and simulation tools, e.g. HFSS.
• Experience building solutions for DOD and/or other classified environments.
• Experience working within physical constraints such as power, form factor, and other criteria.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with audiences of diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND
• Cybersecurity expertise with RF systems used in critical environments such as DOD, IIoT, etc.
• Experience designing for tamper resistance and encapsulation.
• Ability to present in occasional field and customer-facing duties.
• Experience with antenna manufacturing, such as certifications and standards, testing, QA, supply chain factors, etc.
Company DescriptionPROTEK Consulting is a Woman-Owned Small Business led by an experienced team of industry veterans. Together, we make impeccable candidate-to-job matches delivering the right fit for our clients, every time. We work tirelessly in pursuit of the perfect match for our clients, with the ultimate goal of becoming one of their strategic business partners. We value and strive for a long-term relationship not short-term gain. We put our client’s interest in front of our own. We work really hard to understand our client’s underlying interests not just surface “wants”. We are genuinely passionate and enthusiastic about connecting our clients with the perfect match.
Company Description
PROTEK Consulting is a Woman-Owned Small Business led by an experienced team of industry veterans. Together, we make impeccable candidate-to-job matches delivering the right fit for our clients, every time. We work tirelessly in pursuit of the perfect match for our clients, with the ultimate goal of becoming one of their strategic business partners. We value and strive for a long-term relationship not short-term gain. We put our client’s interest in front of our own. We work really hard to understand our client’s underlying interests not just surface “wants”. We are genuinely passionate and enthusiastic about connecting our clients with the perfect match.