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sition Title

Radio Frequency Engineer

Position Classification

Exempt

Position Type

This position may be full-time or part-time and is scheduled to work standard business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime is not expected for this role.

Work Location

Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA), Camp Pendleton, CA

Position Description

The Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer provides RF and transmission engineering expertise for developmental test and evaluation of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program in support of Program Manager Light Armored Vehicles (PM LAV). The individual delivers expert engineering services for the integration, configuration, and troubleshooting of radio assets and transmission paths supporting test events for both vendor solutions, and assesses RF performance across static, mobile, and afloat test scenarios. This position provides dedicated, non-overlapping coverage operating from the System Integration Laboratory (SIL) in order to protect vendor proprietary data and ensure unbiased analysis.

Essential Position Functions

• Five years' demonstrated radio frequency or communications engineering experience supporting tactical radio systems, waveforms, or transmission systems.
• Deliver expert engineering services for the integration, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of radio assets, transmission paths, and associated communications systems supporting test events for both vendor solutions.
• Configure and operate radio assets within a man-portable, deployable SIL environment supporting essential MAGTF C2 software applications.
• Conduct RF performance analysis and assessment during static, mobile, and afloat test scenarios, including link performance, transmission path characterization, and interference identification.
• Perform root cause analysis of RF and transmission-related test incidents and provide engineering recommendations for resolution.
• Conduct technical assessments and integration evaluations of emerging radio and communications technologies for use with the LAV Family of Vehicles and ARV to determine feasibility, suitability, and operational relevance.
• Provide RF engineering input to test plans, test cases, test procedures, and test and evaluation architecture diagrams.
• Support the delivery and installation of Mobile MAGTF Test Suites to vendor sites, providing appropriate engineering and system expertise during installation.
• Enter all Test Incident Reports (TIRs) into the designated tracking system within 24 hours of identification, and submit trip reports within 5 business days of trip completion.
• Proficiency with RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD IAT Level II certification (desired).
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (desired).
• Experience with military tactical radio systems and MANET waveforms (desired).
• Working knowledge of spectrum management and frequency authorization processes (desired).

Competencies for the role

The Radio Frequency Engineer demonstrates advanced expertise in RF and transmission engineering applied to tactical communications systems under test. This role requires strong diagnostic and analytical skills, proficiency with RF test instrumentation, the ability to characterize and troubleshoot link and transmission performance in laboratory, vehicle, and afloat environments, and the discipline to maintain strict separation of competing vendor data while supporting both vendor teams.

Physical Requirements for the role

This position requires the ability to work at a computer for extended periods, including viewing monitors, using keyboards, and operating standard office and test equipment. The role also requires the ability to enter, occupy, and perform test duties within small vehicle passenger compartments during static, mobile, and afloat scenarios while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), including body and head protective gear. The individual must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, work in field and shipboard conditions, and lift and carry equipment up to 40 pounds, including man-portable server and radio components associated with the System Integration Laboratory and Mobile MAGTF Test Suites.

Reports To

Assigned Program Manager

Supervisory responsibilities

None

Work Environment

The work environment for this position includes a professional office setting, a System Integration Laboratory (SIL), and field and vehicle test environments. Test execution occurs during static, mobile, and afloat scenarios, including duties performed inside small vehicle passenger compartments where the individual will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as body and head protective gear. The role involves regular use of computers and related technology and frequent collaboration with technical and non-technical team members, including Government and vendor personnel. Work is generally performed during normal business hours, and the environment supports adherence to established cybersecurity, safety, and organizational policies. Due to the requirement to protect vendor proprietary data, the individual will be assigned to a designated vendor team or headquarters element and shall maintain strict non-disclosure between competing vendor solutions.

Security Clearance Requirements

Secret. Technical tasks associated with this position require access to classified information up to the Secret level. The individual shall not divulge information regarding files, data processing activities or functions, identifications, passwords, or other knowledge gained to anyone not authorized access to such information, and shall abide by all Government rules, procedures, and standards of conduct.

Travel Requirements

Travel is anticipated to be approximately 25% - 30% within the Continental United States. CONUS travel is currently forecast at twice per quarter at approximately two weeks per trip and must be preapproved in writing by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Travel includes vendor site visits and the delivery and installation of Mobile MAGTF Test Suites. No travel outside the Continental United States is anticipated.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Lumbee Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Lumbee Holdings reserves the right to share applications and related candidate information with its subsidiaries, affiliates, teaming partners, subcontractors, and prime contractors for purposes of evaluating candidates for this and other current or future openings.

Note: This summary is not intended to be a complete description of all benefits. Employees will receive detailed information about benefit plan terms, conditions, and eligibility during onboarding. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this job.