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Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.\nSenior RF/Spectrum Engineer\nPay Rate: $60.09 per hr. during initial six-month contract term. Negotiable upon conversion.\nLocation: 100% on-site - Egg Harbor Township, NJ\nWe are seeking a Sr. Principal RF/Spectrum Systems Engineer to support Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) engineering for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In this high-impact role, you will lead the research, testing, evaluation, and spectrum analysis of cutting-edge UAS detection and mitigation technologies in active airport environments.\nThis position uniquely bridges hands-on RF engineering, advanced systems analysis, and national policy development-directly influencing future FAA Advisory Circulars and aviation safety standards.\nKey Responsibilities\nRF & Radar Engineering\nLead radar testing across L, S, C, X, Ku, and Ka frequency bands using FMCW, pulse Doppler, and other waveforms (including Phased Array antenna technologies).\nLead testing of mitigation devices operating in other frequency bands (VHF/UHF/Microwave).\nConduct precise RF measurements (power, gain, EIRP, spectrum occupancy) and evaluate electromagnetic compatibility (EM/EMC) for spectral compliance.\nPerform near-field and far-field antenna range measurements in controlled or operational environments.\nCUAS Research, Testing & Evaluation (RD/T&E)\nConduct rigorous spectrum interference testing at active airports prior to CUAS deployment.\nDevelop, execute, and oversee detailed test plans, test cards, and structured evaluation frameworks.\nManage vendor systems during deployment, troubleshooting, data collection, and teardown.\nEstablish selection criteria for UAS platforms used in evaluations, alongside performance metrics and pass/fail criteria.\nDocument all RD/T&E activities to contribute to FAA guidance on the selection, procurement, deployment, and management of CUAS systems as well as RF-specific measurement equipment.\nSystems Engineering & Strategic Policy\nConduct thorough RF hazard analyses and safety assessments prior to open-air testing.\nTranslate complex RD/T&E data into performance specification frameworks using modeling, simulation, and analysis tools to shape FAA Advisory Circulars.\nUtilize technical data tools to model and analyze spectrum environments and system capabilities.\nCreate multi-airport CUAS operational recommendations and best practices aligned with FAA Safety Risk Management (SRM) principles.\nQualifications\nRequired:\nBachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical (preferred) or other technical discipline. 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