Captivation Software
Hardware Engineer 1 (Travel
Annapolis Junction, MD
Work authorization required$130k-$270kDetected 29 days ago
AccountingAutoCADElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignRF EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.
Responsibilities
- RF Design and Design, install, and test RF / SATCOM hardware (C‑, X‑, Ku‑, Ka‑, Q/V‑band) while accounting for atmospheric attenuation, ionospheric scintillation, rain‑fade, and polarization‑mismatch effects.
- Conduct site surveys, climb antennas, rack and align hardware, and operate earth‑terminal control consoles to establish and maintain wide‑band and satellite communication links.
- Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance
- Use Keysight PNA‑X, FieldFox, Spec‑A, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and BER testers to measure S‑parameters, P1dB, TOI, NF, phase‑noise, group‑delay, and perform non‑linear analysis (IMD, spectral regrowth).
- Produce AutoCAD/Visio drawings, block diagrams, schematics, and technical design packages
- Experience developing preventive‑maintenance schedules, conducting equipment inspections, and authoring safety‑rule documentation.
- Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance; troubleshoot on‑the‑spot malfunctions; apply anti‑jamming techniques and enforce safety/maintenance procedures.
- Leadership/mentoring ability: lead inspection teams, supervise maintenance activities, and train site personnel.
- Knowledgeable of RF design, installation, and test, with a focus on SATCOM systems.
Requirements
- Seven (7) years experience as a HE analyzing complex hardware systems for SIGINT solutions
- Five (5) years of additional hardware engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
- Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
- Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen
- The successful candidate will be working on complex RF system design, installation, and test, and will be required to travel up to 15% worldwide.
- Ability to carry equipment, climb antennas, and rack hardware.
Compensation
- Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
- Above Market Hourly Rates
- Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
Benefits
- $3,600 HSA Contribution
- 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D
Visa & Work Authorization
- Security Clearance:
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