RF Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a RF Engineer in Cocoa Beach, FL

Responsibilities of the RF Engineer include:

· Ensured communication systems are ready for 24/7 operation

· Performs operation and maintenance for a ship based marine mobile platform with complex radar and communication systems

· Develops and maintains succession plan while mentoring potential sucessors and junior engineers

· Leads day to day radar support and other projects to support the program

· Assists with contract proposals, configurations change activities, and requirements

· Provides timely status reports to the program and customer

· Assists with recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding qualified engineers.

Qualifications for the RF Engineer include:

· 5 years of RF Engineering experience

· Experience with Large Phased Array Systems

· Current U.S. Passport with a minimum of 1 year prior to expiration and 3 blank pages

· When required, must be willing and able to be deployed onboard a naval vessel, in the role of Radar Engineer; not to exceed 60 days at sea

· Able to pass a mariner's physical exam in accordance with our PWS if required by the Program Office

· Bachelor's Degree or higher with 12 years of experience. Experience can be substituted for education

· Active Secret Clearance

Compensation for the RF Engineer include:

• Salary : 100,000-110,000+ **Depending on Experience and Education Level**
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays

This job opens for applications on 3/26/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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