Acceptance Testing, Analysis Skills, Antenna, Budget Management, Calibration, Communication Skills, Computer Firmware, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Field Trials, Hardware Design, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Integration Testing, MATLAB, Mathematics, Network Performance/Analysis, Oscilloscope, Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Demonstration, Purchasing/Procurement, Radio Frequency, Record Keeping, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Requirements Management, Security Clearance, Spectrum Analyzers, Stock Purchase Plans, System Operations, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Test Design, Test Equipment, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Time Management, Trade Studies, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Vision Plan, Waveforms, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
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Required Experience:
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
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- Strong hands on troubleshooting skills with RF chains in the field (e.g., identifying connector, cable, and impedance issues; diagnosing signal anomalies under real world interference).
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- Comfortable interacting directly with customers and range personnel; able to represent the RF team professionally in field and demo settings.
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- Attention to Detail - Ensures details of assigned tasks are followed.
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- Quality Orientation - Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved; not matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes, procedures, and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
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- Planning and Organization - Systematically identified issues to be addressed and plans a course of action for self to ensure the accomplishment of specific objectives.
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- Technical Expertise - Applies functional knowledge, skills, experience, and judgement to accomplish a result, serve customers better and contribute to the organization's intellectual capital.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Required Qualifications:
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- US Citizenship required.
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- Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance at a level equivalent to Department of Defense (DOD) SECRET
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- MS Degree in Electrical Engineering / Physics or BS Degree in Electrical Engineering / Physics with 3-5 years' experience.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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- Comfortable interacting directly with customers and range personnel; able to represent the RF team professionally in field and demo settings.
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- Experience with MATLAB.
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- Experience working with waveform data in both the frequency and time domains.
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- Digital and/or analog electrical hardware design.
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- Strong mathematical/analytical problem-solving skills.
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- Ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment.
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- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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- Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this position.
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Job Description:
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GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
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This full-time position is in the Systems Development Department and is a highly motivated role that will participate in the design and implementation of electronic and radio-frequency (RF) systems for applications within the department. This position includes hands?on field work and live test/demonstration support at customer and test ranges, providing direct exposure to real?world RF environments and scenarios. This role offers a blend of lab, field, and customer?facing work, ideal for engineers who want technical depth in RF plus exposure to systems engineering, integration, and testing.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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- Perform RF benchtop testing using signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzer, oscilloscopes, and power meters.
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- Lead RF experimentation efforts at field sites under the guidance of senior engineers, providing early opportunities for technical ownership.
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- Support the setup, calibration, and operation of RF systems at field tests, live demonstrations, and range events, including antenna deployment, RF cabling, and test instrumentation.
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- Troubleshoot RF hardware, cabling, and test equipment under time?constrained, real?world conditions, coordinating closely with engineering teams.
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- Assist in developing test execution plans and quick?reaction procedures tailored to field environments (e.g., limited power, site constraints, etc.).
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- Maintain detailed configuration records for fielded test setups (equipment IDs, cable runs, firmware versions, settings) to enable repeatable tests.
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- Capture field lessons learned and feed them back into design, test procedures, and documentation to improve future deployments and demonstrations.
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- Develop and perform test procedures to validate new RF hardware and control software.
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- Analyze and interpret signals and waveforms.
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- Interface with engineers and scientists of varying disciplines during the design of new systems.
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- Participate in team assemblies to analyze, develop requirements, and make recommendations for moderate to complex systems.
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- Prepare specifications for purchase of components and equipment.
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- Perform trade studies on components for RF systems.
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- Ensure individual responsibilities within projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget.
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- Travel to customer sites, field locations, and deployment sites as required, potentially including OCONUS locations (estimated 25-50%)
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Other Job Functions
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- Self-motivated to continually expand knowledge and skills related to this position.
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- Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities.
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- Ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment.
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- Strong verbal and written communication skills
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- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
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- Performs other duties as required by supervisor.
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