What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer - RF / Telemetry position at DESE Research, Inc.?
DESE Research, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and skilled RF / Telemetry Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and fielding of telemetry and radio frequency (RF) systems supporting Department of Defense platforms. This position will play a key role in the development of a technology-refreshed mobile system used to perform pre-flight checks and verify telemetry data for military aircraft and weapon system platforms.
The successful candidate will lead RF architecture development, telemetry receiver integration, waveform and antenna optimization, and system-level testing activities. This role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams, customers, and program stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of mission-critical capabilities. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise in RF and telemetry systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited university
- Five (5) or more years of relevant professional experience
- Experience with RF signal processing, military communications systems, telemetry systems, or related RF technologies
- Hands-on experience with telemetry systems and telemetry data standards, including RCC IRIG-106
- Proficiency using RF test equipment including Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and Network Analyzers
- Experience integrating hardware systems in mobile or SWaP-constrained environments
- Ability to generate, interpret, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interconnect drawings
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, organizational, and technical writing skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, program managers, customers, and other stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic development environment
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting military aircraft, weapon system telemetry, or test and evaluation environments
- Familiarity with secure communications equipment and secure data storage solutions
- Experience supporting rapid prototyping, system integration, and fielding efforts within Department of Defense programs
- Experience integrating telemetry receivers, encryption devices, and associated RF subsystems
- Familiarity with RF waveform implementation and antenna integration
- Experience performing EMI/EMC testing, RF troubleshooting, and system certification activities
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and integration of RF architectures required to capture, receive, and decode telemetry and PCM data streams
- Integrate telemetry receivers, secure communications equipment, and supporting RF hardware into mobile system platforms
- Select, evaluate, and integrate antenna solutions optimized for mission-specific waveform requirements
- Perform RF testing, signal verification, troubleshooting, and performance analysis using industry-standard RF test equipment
- Ensure telemetry subsystem compliance with RCC IRIG-106 standards and applicable government requirements
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including as-built drawings, wiring diagrams, interconnect schematics, and design packages
- Analyze and manage system-level size, weight, power, and mobility constraints to ensure operational effectiveness
- Support system integration, verification, validation, and acceptance testing activities
- Collaborate with project managers, cybersecurity personnel, mechanical engineers, technicians, testers, and customers to develop and implement technical solutions
- Communicate technical designs, status updates, risks, issues, and recommendations to program leadership and customers
- Support fielding, sustainment, and modernization efforts for deployed telemetry and RF systems
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices across the organization
About DESE
For the past 43 years, DESE has provided industry-leading technical and engineering solutions in the fields of Defense, Energy, Space, and Environment. As a small, family-oriented business, DESE provides a compelling benefits package including a generous profit-sharing plan, competitive salaries, and perhaps most importantly, the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex and engaging problems.
Why employees love working for DESE:
At DESE, we are committed to creating a company that is known for its respect and care for employees. We understand that happy employees are what keeps our business going and we strive to provide the best opportunities for each individual working on our team! Here are a few reasons you will love working here:
- Competitive health, dental and vision insurance with affordable premiums
- Flexible work schedules
- Two different flexible spending account options
- Company paid life insurance with options for employee paid additional
- Performance bonus program
- Education reimbursement program
- Company paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities
- Vacation, Sick & Holiday leave
- Robust 401k profit sharing plan
- Opportunities for internal promotions
- Employee referral incentive program
- Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries
Disability Accommodation for Applicants - DESE Research, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment with us: hrandsecurity@dese.com or 256-837-8004x123.