RF Systems Engineer- Wireless and Satellite Communications

Job Posting Title

RF Systems Engineer- Wireless and Satellite Communications ----

Hiring Department

Applied Research Laboratories ----

Position Open To

All Applicants ----

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40 ----

FLSA Status

Exempt from FLSA ----

Earliest Start Date

Immediately ----

Position Duration

Expected to Continue ----

Location

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS ----

Job Details

Purpose

Support developing next-generation wireless communication systems, including HF radio networks, 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN) and satellite-based links in the Advanced Technology Laboratory contributing to the modeling, design, integration, and field testing of RF systems and subsystems, This position welcomes candidates with deep expertise in two or more of the team's core technical areas: communications networking, signal processing, FPGA/HDL design, and RF circuit and antenna design

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of signal processing chains for communication systems – including sampling, equalization, modulation/demodulation, and forward error correction – in software, or programmable hardware (FPGA/HDL), or both.
• Design and implementation of communications networking software and protocols for wireless and SATCOM systems.
• Design, assessment, and development of RF circuits, antennas, and associated components (matching networks, duplexers, filters, amplifiers, mixers).
• Development and testing of low- and high-power RF and analog circuits and subsystems.
• Testing in both laboratory and field environments of RF elements, subsystems, and full systems using modern RF test equipment.
• Preparing and delivering technical presentations of results, designs, and trade studies to internal and external project stakeholders.
• Documentation of all components and subsystems developed
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering or other related discipline with an emphasis on electromagnetics, microwaves, signal processing, or communication systems.
• Three years of related experience.
• Proficiency with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators) and laboratory measurement techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the RF spectrum, propagation, and associated environmental effects.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and test in at least two of the following areas:
• Digital signal processing for communications (sampling theory, equalizers, modulators/demodulators, forward error correction)
• FPGA design and hardware description languages (VHDL/Verilog)
• Communications networking concepts and protocol implementation
• RF circuit and/or antenna design
• Experience preparing and delivering technical presentations and written documentation.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients. Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on electromagnetics, microwaves, signal processing, or communication systems.
• More than seven years of related experience.
• Direct experience with 5G, including non-terrestrial networks (NTN), and/or satellite communication systems (SATCOM, LEO/MEO/GEO links).
• Direct experience with HF radios.
• Hardware/software co-design experience (e.g., implementing DSP algorithms in FPGAs).
• Experience with software-defined radio (SDR) platforms and over-the-air testing.
• Practical experience with antenna design across a range of topologies.
• Software development experience in Python, C/C++, or MATLAB for RF systems modeling, simulation, or test automation.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required.  Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

Visit our website ( www.arlut.utexas.edu ) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes

·    100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

·    Retirement contributions

·    Paid vacation and sick time

·    Paid holidays

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website  to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Salary Range

$104,000-$174,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Unofficial college transcripts

Important   for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:  You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:  As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ----

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ----

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