Test & Evaluation Engineer / RF Engineer (CUAS) at TRISTAR INC

Bloomington, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

RF Engineering, Signal Analysis, Wireless Communications, Applied Physics, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes, Software-Defined Radios, Antenna Performance, Electromagnetic Environment Analysis, Test & Evaluation, Hardware-in-the-loop Testing, Data Acquisition, Waveform Characteristics, Receiver Sensitivity, Electronic Warfare

Industry

Defense & Space

Description

Description We are seeking a skilled Test & Evaluation Engineer / RF Engineer (CUAS) to join our dynamic team. The candidate will have a strong foundation in applied physics, radio frequency engineering, wireless communications, signal analysis, and RF test methods. This role will provide RF engineering and applied physics support for CUAS test and evaluation activities. Key Responsibilities Support planning, development, execution, and analysis of CUAS laboratory, field, over-the-air, and hardware-in-the-loop test events. Analyze RF communications, signal characteristics, propagation effects, antenna performance, interference, and electromagnetic environment conditions. Support evaluation of CUAS systems, EW systems, RF sensors, RF defeat capabilities, communication links, transmitters, receivers, antennas, and supporting test infrastructure. Assist in developing test objectives, test plans, test procedures, data collection plans, test cards, and post-test analysis products. Operate and configure RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, receivers, software-defined radios, antennas, data acquisition systems, and related instrumentation. Collect, process, and analyze RF test data to assess system performance, detection capability, signal effectiveness, link behavior, waveform characteristics, receiver sensitivity, transmit power, timing, and environmental impacts. Support test readiness reviews, technical interchange meetings, Integrated Product Teams, daily test briefs, post-test debriefs, and lessons learned activities. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, RF Engineering, Applied Physics, Physics, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a related technical field. Three (3) years of professional experience in RF, microwave, or electronic systems engineering. Relevant RF, communications, military, or test experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen. About TRISTAR TRISTAR is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned professional services company supporting the U.S. Department of War programs. Our core competencies include Electronic Warfare, Enterprise Management, Full Spectrum Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Software Engineering and Development, Maritime Modernization and Engineering, and Technical Solutions. TRISTAR was founded in March 1995 and has built an employee-focused collaborative environment which enables our team of professionals to create and deliver customized solutions to meet our customers’ mission critical challenges. TRISTAR’s core capabilities support customers with end-to-end solutions. For over 30 years, TRISTAR has demonstrated and perfected our ability to successfully manage any task, small or large no matter how difficult or complex. TRISTAR is proud to serve the Department of War and other Federal Agencies. TRISTAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Responsibilities

The role involves planning and executing RF test events for CUAS systems across laboratory and field environments. It requires analyzing signal characteristics, antenna performance, and electromagnetic interference to assess system effectiveness.