Hardware Engineer Job at 2HB (Annapolis Junction)

Job Description

2HB Incorporated is seeking a Hardware Engineer to support its government customer in Annapolis Junction, MD. The successful candidate is a critical role responsible for designing, installing, and testing RF systems, with a focus on SATCOM components and devices operating in various frequency bands, including but not limited to C-band, X-band, Ku-band, Ka-band, and Q/V-band. The successful candidate will be working on complex RF system design, installation, and test, and will be required to travel up to 15% worldwide. The RF Design Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our RF systems, from design to deployment, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet user requirements.

Job Responsibility

RF Design and Design, install, and test RF/SATCOM hardware (C‑, X‑, Ku‑, Ka‑, Q/V‑band) while accounting for atmospheric attenuation, ionospheric scintillation, rain‑fade, and polarization‑mismatch effects
Conduct site surveys, climb antennas, rack and align hardware, and operate earth‑terminal control consoles to establish and maintain wide‑band and satellite communication links
Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance
troubleshoot on‑the‑spot malfunctions
apply anti‑jamming techniques and enforce safety/maintenance procedures
Use Keysight PNA‑X, FieldFox, Spec‑A, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and BER testers to measure S‑parameters, P1dB, TOI, NF, phase‑noise, group‑delay, and perform non‑linear analysis (IMD, spectral regrowth)
Produce AutoCAD/Visio drawings, block diagrams, schematics, and technical design packages
Prepare engineering plans, as‑built documentation, test reports, and maintenance records
coordinate with cross‑functional teams (system architects, PMs, test sites)
Travel up‑to 15 % worldwide to support installations, testing, and maintenance in remote or austere environments

Requirements

TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance
Hands‑on proficiency with Keysight PNA‑X, FieldFox, Spec‑A, RF signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and BER testers
Experience developing preventive‑maintenance schedules, conducting equipment inspections, and authoring safety‑rule documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication
capable of producing technical reports, engineering plans, and briefing packages for multi‑service audiences
Proven problem‑solving record: troubleshooting complex RF hardware, analyzing data printouts, implementing corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability
Leadership/mentoring ability: lead inspection teams, supervise maintenance activities, and train site personnel
Ability to carry equipment, climb antennas, and rack hardware
Knowledgeable of RF design, installation, and test, with a focus on SATCOM systems

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