Junior RF Engineer

Position Title: Junior RF Engineer
Location: Silver Spring, MD on-stie
Clearance Required: Public Trust Eligible
Salary Range: $65K-$70K
Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

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Description:
Our customer, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Satellite Office in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking a talented and motivated Junior RF (Radio Frequency) Engineer with an honors degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or a related field.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting NOAA's mission-critical satellite operations by contributing to the design, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of RF systems that support satellite communications, data transmission, and ground station operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, analysis, and optimization of RF and satellite communication systems.
• Perform testing, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of RF equipment, including antennas, transmitters, receivers, and associated hardware.
• Conduct signal analysis, spectrum monitoring, and interference mitigation activities to ensure reliable satellite communication links.
• Support the maintenance and calibration of RF systems and equipment at NOAA ground stations.
• Participate in the development of technical documentation, reports, and procedures related to RF systems and operations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including systems engineers, satellite operations personnel, and IT specialists.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging RF technologies, and best practices to improve system performance and reliability.

Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree (honors) in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, RF Engineering, or a related field.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Basic understanding of RF principles, including modulation, signal propagation, antenna design, and spectrum analysis.
• Experience with RF test equipment, such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, and power meters (can include academic or internship experience).
• Familiarity with satellite communication systems and their components (uplink/downlink concepts, ground stations, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Proficiency with software tools commonly used for RF and signal analysis (e.g., MATLAB, LabVIEW, HFSS, CST, etc.).

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of NOAA's satellite systems, weather monitoring applications, or Earth observation technologies.
• Familiarity with RF regulatory standards and ITU compliance for satellite communication systems.
• Exposure to programming or scripting languages (Python, C++, etc.) for automating tasks or analyzing data.
• Understanding of environmental and atmospheric factors affecting RF signal propagation.

Other Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Willingness to travel occasionally to NOAA facilities or ground station sites

About IBSS Corp.
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at HR@ibsscorp.com.

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