RF Engineer Security Clearance

Position: RF Engineer with Security Clearance
iQuasar is seeking to fill the RF Engineer (TACRIL) in San Diego, CA. At iQuasar, we strive to provide the next generation of cutting-edge technologies. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in engineering, software development, and other key areas. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, a matching 401 (k) plan, and other benefits given below, excellent training, and a vibrant working environment.

Our employees are exceptional, giving us a competitive advantage by innovating solutions with a strong sense of mission and integrity. One of our clients in California needs a RF Engineer  for a full-time position.
• Position: RF Engineer
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Location:

 San Diego, CA
• Position Type: Full-time position
• Clearance:
Secret

Job Description:

 
iQuasar is seeking an experienced Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer II to join our team in San Diego, CA. The successful candidate will apply their expertise in tactical communications and RF systems engineering to support development, testing, integration, and optimization of advanced RF solutions for defense applications.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, evaluate, and sustain RF and Tactical Data Link (TDL) systems.
• Perform system-of-systems (SoS) architecture design, implementation, integration, and certification.
• Conduct debugging, optimization, performance, requirements, and compliance testing.
• Generate technical documentation, including test plans, test reports, and interface control documents (ICDs).
• Lead and support test and evaluation (T&E) activities, including laboratory and field demonstrations.
• Apply principles of communications theory, modulation, RF propagation, link budgeting, and system-level design.
• Support the design and implementation of low-probability-of-detection/intercept (LPD/LPI) and anti-jam communications capabilities.
• Conduct RF hardware development, including analog/digital component integration and SDR-based prototyping.
• Utilize electronic test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, etc.) for RF analysis.
• Support systems engineering activities related to open architecture standards such as SOSA, CMOSS, OMS/UCI, and AMS GRA.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related quantitative field.
• Clearance:
Active Top Secret or Top Secret Eligible (SCI access preferred).
• Minimum three (3) years within the past seven (7) years of professional experience in T&E, debugging, testing, integration, optimization, characterization, performance, and compliance testing for tactical communication systems.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience performing RF engineering tasks in DoD or intelligence environments.
• Demonstrated experience with SDRs (e.g., Ettus USRP), RF component design, and hands-on prototype development.
• Strong understanding of RF hardware (LNAs, PAs, switches), baseband processing, and digital signal processing techniques.
• Experience designing and executing tests using tools such as MATLAB, Lab View, and RF test instrumentation.

Employee Benefits:

• iQuasar LLC offers a comprehensive benefits program, including various options in these plans:
• A Supportive and Equitable Working Environment that is both Stimulating and Challenging
• Competitive Hourly Salary
• Unique Employee Success Sharing Program that allows ATP employees to share in the Company's Successes
• Automatic Approved Overtime (if the contract permits).
• Retirement Pay (401K); 100% company paid, immediately vested with Profit-Sharing Component
• Company Medical Coverage Plans - HMO, Open Access, PPO plans
• Company Dental Plan - widely accepted, comprehensive, and flexible.
• Progressive Overtime Policy
• Flexible Spending Account benefit
• Lucrative Referral Bonus Policy
• Holiday Scheduling that Coincides with Government Holidays
• Robust Professional Expenses & Training Program
• Computer Allowance
• Internet Allowance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

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