RF Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

Scottsdale, Arizona

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$112,924–$125,275 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Analysis Software, Antenna, Best Practices, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Computer Maintenance, Cross-Functional, Data Collection, Electrical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS), Government, Identify Issues, Leadership, MATLAB, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Noise Analysis, On Site Support, Pattern Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle, Product Testing, Project/Program Management, Radio Frequency, Root Cause Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), Safety/Work Safety, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Spectrum Analyzers, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Systems Reliability, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Telephone Technology, Test Equipment, Testing, Ultra High Frequency (UHF), United States Citizen, Vector Network Analyzers, Very High Frequency (VHF), Willing to Travel, Wireless Radio, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Scottsdale, Arizona
POSTED
4 days ago
Basic Qualifications :

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position:

As an RF Systems Engineer on the Rescue 21 program, you will serve as the technical team lead for a small team of RF engineers, driving the maintenance, troubleshooting, and lifecycle sustainment of a mission-critical Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system. You will apply your deep RF expertise to solve real-world problems — from antenna performance and direction-finding equipment to interference mitigation and system reliability.

 

Key hardware and systems you'll work with include:

  • Land Mobile Radios (VHF/UHF)
  • RF Antennas and Direction Finding Equipment
  • RF Test Equipment (VNAs, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Sources, Power Meters, Communication Analyzers)
  • RF coverage analysis software and link budget analysis

Beyond hands-on technical work, you'll collaborate cross-functionally with systems, software, mechanical, and field engineers, and serve as a remote technical resource for Field Service Representatives deployed across Coast Guard stations nationwide.

 

What you’ll experience:

  • Lead and mentor a small team of RF Systems Engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices
  • Perform failure analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective action implementation for RF systems
  • Lead requirements analysis, functional analysis, and performance analysis for system design, integration, and verification
  • Design, plan, and execute test plans and procedures to ensure system accuracy, reliability, and consistency
  • Provide remote (phone) technical support to Field Service Representatives for hardware troubleshooting and test procedure execution
  • Evaluate product specifications and vendor capabilities to support long-term product lifecycle planning
  • Interface with project leaders, program managers, and customers to communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly
  • Travel to Coast Guard sites as needed to support field activities

 

What you bring to the table:

  • Experience with Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Experience leading engineering failure analysis, experimental testing, and results evaluation
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and mentor junior engineers and technicians
  • Experience planning, modifying, and executing test procedures and data collection processes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
  • Ability to travel as needed (< 5% of the time)

 

What sets you apart:

  • Troubleshooting mindset with the ability to multi-task
  • Creative problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment
  • Proficiency with RF test equipment (e.g., Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Sources, Power Meters, Communication Analyzers)
  • Strong foundation in RF principles, including noise analysis, link budgets, antenna radiation pattern analysis, and propagation modeling
  • Experience with radio interference analysis and mitigation
  • Experience with MATLAB
  • Familiarity with MS Access databases or SQL
  • Proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)

 

Why Join Us:
Your expertise directly keeps a life-saving system running 24/7. You will own complex technical challenges, mentor a team, and know that the work you do today may save a life tomorrow.

  • Work on a nationally deployed, mission-critical government system
  • A team of bold thinkers committed to continuous learning and innovation
  • Opportunities to grow your knowledge and technical leadership skills

 

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Salary Note: This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary Range: USD $112,924.00 - USD $125,275.00 /Yr. Company Overview:

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

 

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

 

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

 

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

About the Company

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General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, employees share a common mission to be a trusted partner to the U.S. defense, intelligence and homeland security communities.

Whether you're working on the internal systems of a new ship strategic to the U.S. Navy's role in keeping sea lanes open, developing a camera system for the U.S. Army to protect our forces or helping the Department of Homeland Security coordinate defense against and response to cyber attacks, you'll share a sense of duty and patriotism common to all General Dynamics employees.

When you join General Dynamics, you'll become part of a culture that nurtures innovation. We encourage our professionals to challenge the conventional way of doing things. And we motivate our employees to solve tough customer problems by promoting and sharing new ideas.

Join a team that's dedicated to what matters most. Build your career at General Dynamics today.

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., General Dynamics employs approximately 91,000 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1952
WEBSITE
https://gdmissionsystems.com