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RF Engineer, Boulder, CO

The RF Engineer will help us solve the nation's most pressing telecommunications challenges by supporting the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) with testing and evaluation of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Radio Frequency and Interference Monitoring System (RFIMS). RFIMS is designed to monitor, identify, and mitigate harmful radio frequency interference from mobile wireless carriers at weather satellite earth stations.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for RF Engineer : 110K-122K

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

RF Engineer Responsibilities Include:

• Performs other job related duties as assigned
• Troubleshoot and resolve test equipment malfunctions
• Evaluate possible sources of interference into various types of weather satellite earth stations
• Assist with the development of project plans and schedules
• Document test configuration and processes
• Analyze test results and draw conclusions based on empirical data
• Work with a team to develop complex testing regimes for RFIMS equipment
• Develop automated instrument control code for centralized instrument control (via SCPI) for the RFIMS test range

RF Engineer Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable on a rooftop with proper safety equipment
• Must be familiar with instrument control via SCPI
• Must have a valid US driver’s license and be able to drive government vehicles such as a large pickup truck
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in waveform synthesis and modeling
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience performing RF measurements in a field environment
• PhD in EE or Physics, specializing in RF engineering/electromagnetics + 0-2 years experience
• MS in EE or Physics, specializing in RF engineering/electromagnetics + 2-4 years experience; OR
• Must be able to walk distances up to 100 yards in uneven terrain
• Past applicable job experience may include, but is not limited to: [list]
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
• Mut be familiar with operation of spectrum analyzers and signal generators
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Must be proficient with Matlab and/or Python
• BS in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Physics, specializing in RF engineering/electromagnetics + 4-6 years experience; OR

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. CNSP is part of Cherokee Federal – a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Keywords

Radio Frequency (RF)

Wireless Communication

Network Optimization

Spectrum Analysis

RF Design

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