Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer (TS w/ SCI eligibility)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCuster Road, Plano, Collin County, Texas, 75023, United States
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to serve as a critical technical anchor for our production and sustainment programs involving advanced RF systems and sub-systems. This position exists to ensure the reliability and performance of complex RF hardware in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.
In this role, you will act as a bridge between engineering disciplines, diving deep into failure investigations and technical risk reduction. Your day-to-day involves analyzing system performance, isolating faults in WRA, LRU, and sub-system components, and developing robust analysis methods to prevent recurrence. You will collaborate closely with Systems Engineering and cross-functional teams to drive technical solutions that keep our programs on track.
Location & Environment
This is a full-time, direct-hire position based in Plano, TX, requiring an on-site presence. The role involves supporting multiple site locations as needed, with travel requirements up to 15%. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance, specifically an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
Application Process
We are committed to a responsive hiring process. All qualified candidates can expect a response within 24 hours of submitting their application. We look for engineers who thrive in collaborative, high-stakes environments and are ready to provide technical leadership and knowledge transfer to the broader engineering team.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Custer Road, Plano, Collin County, Texas, 75023, United States
Plano, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide technical recommendations to address systemic issues and prevent recurrence
- check_circleSupport troubleshooting of RF hardware during production, testing, and sustainment activities
- check_circleDevelop analysis methods and simulations to support issue identification and resolution
- check_circlePerform trade studies to optimize system performance and support future improvements
- check_circleCollaborate with Systems Engineering and cross-functional teams to develop technical solutions
- check_circleIdentify, manage, and mitigate technical risks across production and sustainment programs
- check_circleGenerate technical reports for internal leadership and customer review
- check_circleProvide technical leadership, knowledge transfer, and support to engineering team members
- check_circleConduct RF failure investigations and identify root cause of system-level issues
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM discipline
- verified8+ years of related RF engineering experience
- verifiedExperience analyzing RF data and troubleshooting RF systems to the WRA, LRU, sub-system, or system level
- verifiedExperience with RF measurement, fault isolation, and production hardware support
- verifiedExperience with RF/antenna testing in compact ranges or anechoic chambers
- verifiedExperience calibrating and maintaining chamber equipment for accurate measurements
- verifiedExperience with Active Electronically Scanned Arrays
- verifiedKnowledge of Digital Receiver Exciter subassemblies
- verifiedExperience supporting a production program
- verifiedExperience generating RF analysis tools using MATLAB
- verifiedActive TS clearance with SCI eligibility required
Nice to Have
Ability to obtain and maintain SCI/SAP access. Experience supporting multiple site operations in a production-focused environment. Experience developing and presenting preliminary or critical design reviews. Experience delivering technical briefs or customer-facing presentations. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth, Dental, and Vision insurancecheck_circleHoliday pay
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: RF Engineering, RF Troubleshooting, RF Measurement, Fault Isolation, Rf/antenna Testing, Chamber Equipment Calibration, Active Electronically Scanned Arrays, Digital Receiver Exciter, Matlab.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM discipline required.
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A Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer (TS w/ SCI eligibility) at Associates Systems LLC is responsible for the following: Provide technical recommendations to address systemic issues and prevent recurrence; Support troubleshooting of RF hardware during production, testing, and sustainment activities; Develop analysis methods and simulations to support issue identification and resolution; and Perform trade studies to optimize system performance and support future improvements.
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To qualify for the Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer (TS w/ SCI eligibility) at Associates Systems LLC position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM discipline; 8+ years of related RF engineering experience; Experience analyzing RF data and troubleshooting RF systems to the WRA, LRU, sub-system, or system level; Experience with RF measurement, fault isolation, and production hardware support; Experience with RF/antenna testing in compact ranges or anechoic chambers; and Experience calibrating and maintaining chamber equipment for accurate measurements.
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Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer (TS w/ SCI eligibility) at Associates Systems LLC is based in Custer Road, Plano, Collin County, Texas, 75023, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Associates Systems LLC has listed this Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer (TS w/ SCI eligibility) role as on-site.
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Key skills for Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer (TS w/ SCI eligibility) at Associates Systems LLC include RF Engineering; RF Troubleshooting; RF Measurement; Fault Isolation; Rf/antenna Testing; Chamber Equipment Calibration; Active Electronically Scanned Arrays; and Digital Receiver Exciter.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM discipline required.
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About Associates Systems LLC
Associates Systems LLC operates as a privately held, small disadvantaged 8(a) certified engineering services firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. The organization delivers technical support and staff augmentation solutions to clients within both the commercial and government sectors. By leveraging strategic partnerships, the company addresses a diverse array of contemporary engineering challenges faced by its customer base. The firm focuses on advancing mission-critical objectives through collaborative engagement and specialized expertise in the engineering industry. Associates Systems LLC maintains a presence in the Dallas market while serving a broad spectrum of public and private entities seeking reliable engineering resources.
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