MKS2 Technologies

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

RF Systems/Hardware Engineer

Salary: $120 - 130K (negotiable) annually with full benefits

We currently have an opportunity for a qualified and experienced RF Systems/Hardware Engineer to provide engineering analysis, baseline management, operations and maintenance, system enhancement, and integration support. This position will be responsible for ensuring the successful operation, maintenance, and sustainment of the hardware associated with a complex high-priority operational communications system. Responsibilities also include establishing requirements for new software and system hardware enhancements, supporting efforts for new capabilities, and developing and refining operational/engineering processes and procedures.

The RF Systems/Hardware Engineer will be expected to have the technical skills to troubleshoot, document, and resolve system outages and other issues that may be encountered during the operation of the system. This includes the collection of diagnostic data, accurately documenting problems in logging and discrepancy reporting tools, restoring system operation, development of workarounds, and other activities necessary for recovery of the system. The RF Systems/Hardware Engineer will provide support to include storing, retrieving, and manipulating data for analysis and troubleshooting of system capabilities and requirements; utilize analytic devices such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for troubleshooting; monitor the functioning of equipment and make necessary modifications to ensure the system operates in conformance with specifications; support the generation of concept of operations and provide recommendations for system architecture.

Required Skills:

• Prior experience supporting Operations and Maintenance (O&M) RF ground systems engineering activities for a satellite communications system.
• Proficient use of Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Oscilloscopes.
• Experience generating, analyzing, tracking, and managing requirements.
• Experience with RF systems engineering developing and maintaining schematics, analysis, block diagrams, system Bill of Materials (BOMs), and design review packages.
• Support design performance & cost trade-off studies for proposed engineering changes.
• Must be able to apply previous knowledge and experience to provide recommendations for the development of new operational concepts, and architecture, and to increase efficiencies within the existing system.
• Must be able to provide occasional after-hour call-in support.
• Must be able to support occasional travel (both CONUS and OCONUS). Must be able to support emergency repair trips with little or no advanced notice.
• Highly articulate with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical ability to identify and document system-related RF capability enhancements through the generation and submittal of White Papers and other submittals.
• Influence design performance & cost trade-offs for proposed engineering changes.
• Contribute effectively to design teams and provide technical insight to the team members.
• Must be able to work at heights and complete safety requirements for antenna/tower training.
• Experience working with vendors for the timely repair and tracking of critical operational hardware.
• Experience upgrading hardware supported by Windows and Linux-based systems.
• Previous experience working with systems supported by Linux operating systems.

Required Education (including Major):

Must have a BS Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, physics, or related technical discipline and a minimum and 8 years relevant experience.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.