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2HB Incorporated

Hardware Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$135K - $179K/yr

... Ku-band, Ka-band, and Q/V-band. The successful candidate will be working on complex RF system design, installation, and test, and will be required to travel up to 15% worldwide. The RF Design ...

Lockheed Martin Corporation

RF Engineer

Hanover, MD

... Ku-band, and Ka-band. The successful candidate will be working on complex RF system design, installation, and test, and will be required to travel up to 15% worldwide. The RF Design Engineer will be ...

Lockheed Martin

RF Engineer

Hanover, MD · On-site

... Ku-band, and Ka-band. The successful candidate will be working on complex RF system design, installation, and test, and will be required to travel up to 15% worldwide. The RF Design Engineer will be ...

KBR, Inc.

Sr RF Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$183K - $274K/yr

Provide SETA support in the design, development, and testing of RF (Ka, Ku, S, etc) and laser communication systems. * Demonstrates expertise and/or familiarity of: * Space-to-space, space-to-ground ...

KBR

Sr RF Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$183K - $274K/yr

Provide SETA support in the design, development, and testing of RF (Ka, Ku, S, etc) and laser communication systems. * Demonstrates expertise and/or familiarity of: * Space-to-space, space-to-ground ...

General Atomics

Engineer V

Herndon, VA · On-site

$105K - $189K/yr

Design and troubleshoot RF (UHF, S-Band, X, Ka, or Ku bands) test setups and associated support equipment to support execution of testing strategies. * Participate in development of new RF designs ...

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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

The Ku role is generally focused on operational tasks within logistics or supply chain environments, often requiring minimal formal certifications. In contrast, a Data Analyst works primarily with data interpretation, requiring specific analytical skills and certifications. While both roles involve data handling, their work settings and industry applications differ significantly.

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SATCOM/RF Engineer IV

SATCOM/RF Engineer IV

Invictus International Consulting, LLC

Fairfax, VA • On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Title: SATCOM RF Engineer IV
Location: Washington, DC
Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph
Job Details:
  • Experience in communication system development, satellite ground segment, and/or system integration, experience in capacity management and/or systems engineering and/or other engineering functions
  • Advanced knowledge of digital network communications and RF signal theory, digital satellite network architectures, IP networking; in addition, in-depth knowledge of VSAT networks and platforms as well as TCP/IP protocol suite and network protocols (unicast/multicast, VoIP, IPsec, QoS)
  • Develop and integrate into operational systems various satellite communications subsystems, including the RF, baseband, and ground network equipment elements
  • Knowledge on the specifications and differences between various satellite frequency bands (L, C, Ku-band, etc.) and the qualities of on each signal band in various applications
  • Well-developed systems engineering and decision-making skills required, including recognition of critical vs non-critical requirements, ability to present complex issues in clearly written language, ability to use diagrams, tables, or figures to improve the presentation of technical material, and the acumen to ensure key business issues are addressed consistent with the organization's goals and objectives
  • Prior knowledge or work experience in performing system trade studies, performing requirements analysis, interface management and documentation, and/or development and implementation of verification and validation plans and procedures
  • Good software skills with prior experience in Windows, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
  • Ability to analyze complex situations and utilize problem-solving abilities, under pressure
  • Ability to learn new communications technologies quickly and apply as needed to resolved problems
  • Ability to understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copies of various documents types. Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides, manuals and technical publications. Gather technical information, prepare written text. Maintain a current internal documentation library. Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to the position; an additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum eight (8) years of relevant experience in addition to education level
  • Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II and GVF (or equivalent) certifications
  • Experience working in a DoD or Intelligence Community Environment desired
  • Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

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