RF Engineer

Quecon is looking for an RF/Spectrum Engineer to provide research, analysis, design, modeling, and test of wireless networks including but not limited to radio frequency (RF), radar, microwave systems, data links and digital radio.

Job Description

Performs systems modeling, simulation, and analysis.

UAS detection and mitigation technology/system research, testing, and evaluation efforts.

Prepare and execute test plans and test cards.

Develop ‘performance specifications’ framework for each type of UAS detection and mitigation technology with the objective to create Advisory Circulars or other guidance documents.

Support planning and coordination efforts in preparation for the deployment, testing, and evaluation of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems

Perform and document a hazard analysis and other safety related analyses prior to conducting UAS detection and mitigation testing/evaluations.

Perform and document spectrum interference testing at each airport, prior to the commencement of UAS detection and mitigation testing/evaluations.

Develop a methodology and ranking criteria for selecting UAS platforms for testing/evaluating against UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems.

Assist with each UAS detection and mitigation technology/system vendor with deploying, operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, collecting data, and removing technologies/systems.

Test and evaluate the performance capabilities of UAS detection and mitigation technologies / systems.

Review, analyze, and report on the data collected during the test and evaluation period.

Develop pass/fail criteria and metrics for testing/evaluating each of the UAS detection and technologies tested.

Fully document all UAS detection and mitigation technology/system testing and evaluations performed.

Continually review and analyze the data being collected and prepare draft Engineering Brief/Advisory Circular language, or other guidance document that describes the performance specifications, selection, procurement, deployment, and management of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems in the airport environment.

Through longitudinal operations of multiple technologies/systems at multiple airports, will prepare guidance for best practices to manage the effective use of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems to secure the airport and ensure fundamental principles of safety risk management are followed.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS (in Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience), 10-plus years of RF and Radar experience. Master's Degree or PhD in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience.

Quecon's Corporate Values: Quality, Consistency, Value, Mission, and our Employees

At the core of Quecon’s identity is our commitment to providing quality services and products to our customers. For our employees, this means a whole culture and mindset different from other companies – assume nothing, check everything, prevent mistakes before they happen. Employees are excited to be a part of this mission, and we strive to set our employees up for success. We invest in them, and our generous benefits package – which includes medical, dental, matched 401k contributions, Life/Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO/federal holidays – seeks to attract and retain the most qualified workforce. Our success depends on that.

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