P8 Radome RF Engineer Crane, Indiana
Precise Systems, Inc., Indiana, PA, United States
Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering, Digital Transformation, Electromagnetic Warfare, Interactive Training & Simulation, Physical Sciences Research, Platform Lifecycle Support, and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.
Precise Systems is seeking a dedicated
Antenna Engineer
to support airborne radar and antenna system performance efforts. This full‑time, regular position is ideal for an engineer with experience in RF test design, radome analysis, and electromagnetic performance evaluation within a dynamic DoD environment. In this role, you will support the development, execution, and analysis of RF test methodologies used to evaluate radome and antenna system performance. You will work closely with systems, test, and integration teams to ensure RF performance meets mission and platform requirements. Your technical expertise in RF measurement, data analysis, and test design will be critical in identifying performance impacts and improving overall system effectiveness.
This role requires in‑person support.
Duties:
Develop and execute RF test plans for radome characterization, including insertion loss, transmission efficiency, boresight error, phase distortion, and polarization effects
Design and implement far‑field and near‑field RF test procedures in anechoic chamber environments
Utilize RF test equipment such as Vector Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, and signal generators to evaluate system performance
Analyze radome impacts on antenna radiation patterns, beam steering, and overall RF system effectiveness
Support electromagnetic modeling and simulation using tools such as ANSYS HFSS and CST Studio Suite
Correlate simulated and measured RF performance and perform sensitivity and trade studies
Develop and support RF test fixture conceptual designs and measurement setups
Conduct data analysis, error budgeting, and root cause investigations for RF anomalies and performance degradation
Support Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) events, including SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR
Coordinate across engineering, test, and program teams to support integration and test activities
Lead or support environmental and operational RF performance evaluations (temperature, structural, and weather effects)
Desired Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
Desired Experience:
Minimum three (3) years of experience in RF engineering, antenna systems, or radome performance evaluation
Experience with RF Test Design experience (Power Level / Transmission Loss, Boresight Error, Phase Error / Distortion, Polarization) and execution, including Far Field RF testing in anechoic chambers
Hands‑on experience with RF measurement equipment (e.g., VNA, spectrum analyzers)
Experience analyzing RF parameters such as transmission loss, phase error, polarization, and boresight error
Familiarity with Test Fixture conceptual design
Familiarity with Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) processes
Ability to lead people and coordinate efforts
Preferred Experience:
Experience supporting airborne radar or antenna systems (P‑8 or similar ISR platforms preferred)
Radome design, analysis, or electromagnetic performance modeling experience
Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools (HFSS, CST, or similar)
Experience with automated test development using MATLAB or Python
Familiarity with environmental impacts on RF performance (thermal, vibration, moisture)
Experience supporting DoD or Navy acquisition programs
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer‑related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.
Precise Systems participates in E‑Verify.
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Precise Systems is seeking a dedicated
Antenna Engineer
to support airborne radar and antenna system performance efforts. This full‑time, regular position is ideal for an engineer with experience in RF test design, radome analysis, and electromagnetic performance evaluation within a dynamic DoD environment. In this role, you will support the development, execution, and analysis of RF test methodologies used to evaluate radome and antenna system performance. You will work closely with systems, test, and integration teams to ensure RF performance meets mission and platform requirements. Your technical expertise in RF measurement, data analysis, and test design will be critical in identifying performance impacts and improving overall system effectiveness.
This role requires in‑person support.
Duties:
Develop and execute RF test plans for radome characterization, including insertion loss, transmission efficiency, boresight error, phase distortion, and polarization effects
Design and implement far‑field and near‑field RF test procedures in anechoic chamber environments
Utilize RF test equipment such as Vector Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, and signal generators to evaluate system performance
Analyze radome impacts on antenna radiation patterns, beam steering, and overall RF system effectiveness
Support electromagnetic modeling and simulation using tools such as ANSYS HFSS and CST Studio Suite
Correlate simulated and measured RF performance and perform sensitivity and trade studies
Develop and support RF test fixture conceptual designs and measurement setups
Conduct data analysis, error budgeting, and root cause investigations for RF anomalies and performance degradation
Support Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) events, including SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR
Coordinate across engineering, test, and program teams to support integration and test activities
Lead or support environmental and operational RF performance evaluations (temperature, structural, and weather effects)
Desired Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
Desired Experience:
Minimum three (3) years of experience in RF engineering, antenna systems, or radome performance evaluation
Experience with RF Test Design experience (Power Level / Transmission Loss, Boresight Error, Phase Error / Distortion, Polarization) and execution, including Far Field RF testing in anechoic chambers
Hands‑on experience with RF measurement equipment (e.g., VNA, spectrum analyzers)
Experience analyzing RF parameters such as transmission loss, phase error, polarization, and boresight error
Familiarity with Test Fixture conceptual design
Familiarity with Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) processes
Ability to lead people and coordinate efforts
Preferred Experience:
Experience supporting airborne radar or antenna systems (P‑8 or similar ISR platforms preferred)
Radome design, analysis, or electromagnetic performance modeling experience
Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools (HFSS, CST, or similar)
Experience with automated test development using MATLAB or Python
Familiarity with environmental impacts on RF performance (thermal, vibration, moisture)
Experience supporting DoD or Navy acquisition programs
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer‑related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.
Precise Systems participates in E‑Verify.
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