WGS Systems, LLC, is looking for an RF Communications Systems Engineer with varying experience and backgrounds in military and commercial radio communications system engineering to join our company. Primary work activities will take place in Frederick, Maryland with occasional travel supporting various events.Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in the development, analysis, design, and performance planning for military and commercial radio communications and networks. Communications domains include terrestrial, airborne, and satellite with applications in both wideband and narrowband data and voice. Radio networking can include mesh/MANET, point-to-point, and point-to-multipoint. The candidate should have strong experience and knowledge in modulation, RF propagation, networking protocols, RF performance modeling and planning, and antenna modeling and analysis.Key Responsibilities/Duties Include:System level design and analysis of military and/or commercial voice and data radio systemsExperience with network and radio encryption standards and operations for both commercial and/or military systemsRadio and network system planning, modeling, and performance analysisDesign of radio network systems for terrestrial and airborne applications, including mesh/MANET networksDesign of radio networks for wideband and narrowband voice and data using satellite communications, with demonstrated experience with Iridium, Inmarsat, or others highly desiredDetailed planning and conducting of communications systems testingClose interaction with customer personnel during test and deployment eventsProvide communications integration support to prime and sub-contractorsConduct laboratory and field testing of communications components and systemsUnit-level troubleshooting and debuggingTest results data collection and support of analysisProvide weekly status updates to LeadershipQualification requirements:Candidate must be a United States citizen and will be required to maintain a government SECRET security clearanceBachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, master's degree desired10+ years' experience with commercial and/or government radio communication systems and networksExpert understanding of radio network design, signal modulation, RF propagation and cascade analysis, and antenna performance modelingDemonstrated understanding of data networking protocols and routing schemaAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionAbility to develop system schematics and wiring diagramsAbility to independently develop detailed technical reportsPerform engineering and scientific analysis of collected test dataDevelop system simulations and perform modeling of communications networksProficient in MS Office, Windows-based applications, Matlab and/or other technical analysis, modeling and design toolsetsOccasional domestic and international travel will be requiredWGS Systems, LLC, based in Frederick, Maryland, provides systems and products that support our military and homeland security front line personnel. We are looking for the highest quality, motivated personnel to help our company continue to grow into the preeminent sensor and system developer for the defense and homeland security of our country.WGS Systems is proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V.#J-18808-Ljbffr