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Wyetech

Hardware Engineer 1

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$137K - $180K/yr

Capabilities * RF Design and Design, install, and test RF/SATCOM hardware (C, X, Ku, Ka, Q/Vband) while accounting for atmospheric attenuation, ionospheric scintillation, rainfade, and ...

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AspectKuData Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically no specific certifications, but knowledge of data tools helpsBachelor's degree in statistics, data science, or related field; certifications like CAP or Microsoft Data Analyst are common
Work EnvironmentOften in logistics, supply chain, or warehouse settingsOffice-based, working with data sets, reports, and visualization tools
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in logistics, transportation, and supply chain companiesUsed across industries including finance, marketing, healthcare, and tech

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Hardware Engineer 2 (GG) with Security Clearance

Hardware Engineer 2 (GG) with Security Clearance

Tensley Consulting, Inc.

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

$170K - $190K/yr

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Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a Hardware Engineer to join our team and be responsible for for designing, installing, and testing RF systems, with a focus on SATCOM components and devices operating in various frequency bands, including but not limited to C-band, X-band, Ku-band, Ka-band, and Q/V-band. This role does require OCONUS/CONUS travel. The primary functions of the Hardware Engineer position include: • RF Design and Design, install, and test RF / SATCOM hardware (C-, X-, Ku-, Ka-, Q/V-band) while accounting for atmospheric attenuation, ionospheric scintillation, rain-fade, and polarization-mismatch effects. • Conduct site surveys, climb antennas, rack and align hardware, and operate earth-terminal control consoles to establish and maintain wide-band and satellite communication links. • Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance; troubleshoot on-the-spot malfunctions; apply anti-jamming techniques and enforce safety/maintenance procedures. • Use Keysight PNA-X, FieldFox, Spec-A, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and BER testers to measure S-parameters, P1dB, TOI, NF, phase-noise, group-delay, and perform non-linear analysis (IMD, spectral regrowth). • Produce AutoCAD/Visio drawings, block diagrams, schematics, and technical design packages; • Prepare engineering plans, as-built documentation, test reports, and maintenance records; coordinate with cross-functional teams (system architects, PMs, test sites). • Travel up-to 15 % worldwide to support installations, testing, and maintenance. Education/Experience Fourteen (14) years experience as a HE analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions is required. Bachelor's degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional hardware engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Salary: $170,000-$190,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position, but is not guaranteed. Salary is based on experience, location and contractual requirements which could fall outside of the range listed.

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