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Apex Systems, Inc RF Systems/Hardware Engineer - ENG03 - Cleared On-Site in Aurora, Colorado
Job#: 2066913
Job Description:
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Position: RF Systems/Hardware Engineer, 2066913
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Poly
Pay Rate Range: $45-$85/hourly
Duration: Multiyear contract
Location: Aurora, CO
Additional Details: Option for 4, 10s or 9/80
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Required Skills and Experience:
The RF Systems/Hardware Engineer will be expected to have the technical skills to troubleshoot, document, and resolving system outages and other issues that may be encountered during operation of the system. This includes the collection of diagnostic data, accurately documenting problems in logging and discrepancy reporting tools, restoring system operation, development of workarounds, and other activities necessary for recovery of the system. The RF Systems/Hardware Engineer will provide support to include store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis and troubleshooting of system capabilities and requirements; utilize analytic devices such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for troubleshooting; monitor functioning of equipment and make necessary modifications to ensure the system operates in conformance with specifications; support the generation of concept of operations and provide recommendations for system architecture.
Required Skills:
Prior experience supporting Operations and Maintenance (O&M) RF ground systems engineering activities for a satellite communications system.
Proficient use of Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes.
Experience generating, analyzing, tracking, and managing requirements.
Experience with RF systems engineering developing and maintaining schematics, analysis, block diagrams, system Bill of Materials (BOMs), and design review packages.
Support design performance & cost trade-off studies for proposed engineering changes.
Must be able to apply previous knowledge and experience to provide recommendations for development of new operational concepts, architecture, and to increase efficiencies within the existing system.
Must be able to provide occasional after hour call-in support.
Must be able to support occasional travel (both CONUS and OCONUS). Must be able to support emergency repair trips with little or no advanced notice.
Highly articulate with strong written and verbal communications skills.
Technical ability to identify and document system related RF capability enhancements through generation and submittal of White Papers and other submittals.
Influence design performance & cost trade-offs for proposed engineering changes.
Contribute effectively on design teams and provide technical insight to the team members.
Must be able to work at heights and successfully complete safety requirements for antenna/tower training.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical