Job Description & Responsibilities

Persistent Systems is looking for an RF Engineer Technician to anchor its R&D program in WLAN radios. Candidates should have strong experiences in test, troubleshooting, rework, and production support for the wireless transceivers. Target products are for multiband width wireless data communications in the frequency range 1300Mhz to 6Ghz.

Position Responsibilities

Utilizing, supporting, maintaining, and organizing RF, hardware, and software engineering lab equipment
Supporting, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of Wave Relay software/hardware issues (internal and external)
Supporting and facilitating general hardware and software testing related to engineering project work
Learning Wave Relay systems and developing extensive technical knowledge to be able to act as technical support backup
Supporting and facilitating execution of software regression testing and firmware release
Assisting with PLM management

Job Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
At least 5 years of work experience in RF Engineering and PCB Assembly Process
Experience with board level troubleshooting and rework
Experience with RF laboratory equipment's, including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and power meters
Knowledge of electrical components

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with commercial, military, and aviation radio standards
Familiarity with outsourced fabrication
Experience supporting customers
Knowledge of RF transmitter and receiver components, transmission line theory, and antennas
Understanding of RF front-end module (FEM) and RF system architecture and specifications
Experience in RF performance characterization and optimization of radio subsystems to meet FCC compliance requirements
Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout

Company Overview

Persistent Systems is a growing business that develops Mobile Ad hoc Networking (MANET) wireless radio systems for US Government and commercial applications. The radios are typically worn on the person, mounted to manned vehicles, integrated into autonomous unmanned vehicles, or installed at fixed sites. The systems provide on-the-move data, voice, video, and situational awareness capability. Located in the heart of New York City, Persistent Systems is an exciting company that is passionate about delivering cutting edge products.