New Mexico State University

Human Resources

Department: Physical Science Laboratory/ISS
Position Title/Posting #: Engineer I, Electrical Req#2008010560
Date Position Advertised: September 8, 2008
Salary: COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATIONS
Conditions: VARIOUS LOCATIONS- FT MAMMOUTH NJ; LAS CRUCES NM
POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

Special Requirements—U.S. Citizenship is required. Ability to obtain a government secret clearance is required; must be able to obtain an interim clearance before start of employment and a final SECRET clearance within one year from employment date.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in hand by hire date in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical area.

•Ability to support a government client with electronic warfare (EW) investigations of radio communication systems. These investigations will consist of evaluations of state of the art signal processing techniques used to enhance radio performance such as error correction techniques, sophisticated modulation techniques (m-ary phase shift keying, orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)), spread spectrum techniques such as frequency hopping and direct sequence, 802 series of technologies such as WiMAX and WiMAX like implementations.
•Evaluate radio network algorithms such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and Optimized Link State Routing (OLSR) in EW environments.
•Use Matlab to model and conduct investigations of specific radio designs.
•This individual will also learn to use government developed laboratory tools to support EW investigations of radio signal and network processes. Two such tools include Communications EW Instrumentation System (CEWIS), and Communications EW Network Analyzer (CEWNA).
Examples of Duties: Work will be performed in a classified government facility performing hands on analysis of communication systems using test equipment and simulation software. Occasional travel may be required. Technical direction and oversight will be provided by the PSL Task Leads located at NMSU/PSL in Las Cruces, NM and at Ft. Monmouth, NJ.
Benefits Offered: Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance,
long-term disablity insurance, state educational retirement,
workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and
unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational
advancement.
Reply to/Deadline for Applications:
Please submit cover letter, resume, & unofficial transcripts to-
Please reference posting number
Physical Science Laboratory
ISSS Personnel - M. Read Req#2008010560
PO BOX 30002
LAS CRUCES, NM 88003-0002
Ph. 575-646-9415
Review of applications will begin on or after 9/22/2008
Position will remain open until filled

NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.


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