Electrical Engineer (RF Engineer)-Journeyman

Amewas•Patuxent River, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Electrical Engineer (RF Engineer)-Journeyman to support Electromagnetic Environmental Effects. The salary range of this position is $95,000.00 - $169,000.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required. The Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test (IBST) Department’s E3 facility is the center of excellence in aircraft E3 Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation. Our state-of-the-art laboratories specializes in a variety of capabilities, ranging from box level to complete system level testing. The E3 vision is to be dedicated to improving current and future DoD Test & Evaluation capabilities; in simulation of operational and threat environments, high-energy physics and directed energy weapons by empowering the workforce to approach solutions from outside of the box. With IBST at the helm, we're not just preparing for the future but shaping it.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or an equivalent ABET accredited degree may qualify
3 years of relevant work experience
Experience demonstrating engineering and scientific practices to ensure the validity and accuracy of test results
Experience performing detailed analysis of complex data to identify problems and recommend solutions
Experience applying a wide range of theories, concepts, principles, and procedures related to signal analysis
The ability to articulate and convey complex topics to personnel with less technical expertise
Experience utilizing RF devices (coaxial cables, 50-ohm connectors, attenuators, etc.)
Experience utilizing electrical test equipment (signal generators, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers)
Willingness to travel up to twice a year for up to two weeks at a time if a remote test event is scheduled
Willingness to work overtime when required by test schedule
Willingness to work in an indoor and outdoor environments
Current DoD Secret Clearance required upon onboarding
The ability to obtain and maintain the DoD security clearance eligibility and/or additional security access requirements necessary to perform the duties of the position, as required by the contract.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all clearances.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives.
Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team-oriented culture.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Naval Electromagnetic Radiation Facility (NERF) testing
Experience with RF systems (radars, magnetrons, etc.)
Experience working around aircrafts

Responsibilities

Serves as an Electrical Engineer in the Electromagnetic Effects Group, NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV working within the Naval Electromagnetic Radiation Facility (NERF) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station
Supports the setup and maintenance of electrical sensing equipment for real-time data acquisition during electromagnetic effects testing (current transducers, oscilloscopes, RF equipment, etc.)
Develops and improves existing data acquisition methodology (improving efficiency of calibration or producing detailed documentation for training purposes)
Characterizes RF equipment using network analyzers in terms of scattering parameters (S parameters) to produce calibration curves
Performs mathematical corrections of data (applying probe correction factors or performing extrapolation using Fourier techniques)
Utilizes data control/analysis software environments (MATLAB and LabVIEW) to aid in performing signal analysis of measured electromagnetic effects data