Instrumentation and Test Engineer Electronics Engineer
Summary
Designs and maintains RF measurement systems and testbeds to advance spectrum science and wireless communications reliability, including automation and field testing.
NIST is seeking an Electronics Engineer to advance spectrum science and strengthen the reliability of next-generation wireless communications through innovative RF measurement systems, test automation, and electromagnetic compatibility research. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
In this role, you will: - Advance applied research in systems testing and spectrum science by taking ownership of the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of purpose-built RF spectrum sensors and interference susceptibility testbeds. Utilizing a systems-level approach. - Enable novel methods for in-situ RF emission measurements in remote and access-controlled outdoor locations, while also contributing to experiments in state-of-the-art laboratories to evaluate RF systems and 5G telecommunications infrastructure. - Support complex, high-impact field and laboratory studies which require interfacing, configuring, and troubleshooting commercial advanced communication systems, metrology-grade test equipment, and cabled or wireless components. - Develop signal processing and automation software, participate in data generation and analysis for measurement campaigns, and contribute to technical reports, sponsor briefings, and peer-reviewed scientific publications. This position requires occasional travel for field testing, training, conferences, and stakeholder engagements