Electrical Engineer (Radar) I

TSC•Silver Spring, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

FALCATA is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer in Silver Spring, Maryland, to support the development and execution of advanced concepts models and simulations for surface Navy radar and combat systems. The modeling and simulation effort supports system design and development, analytical evaluations of system performance, and systems engineering for sophisticated radar, communications, and weapons systems. The engineer will join a team of junior and senior system and software engineers supporting U.S. Navy and Missile Defense Agency customers. The role includes integrating models and components into large-scale simulations; developing and maintaining GUIs, analysis tools, and automation for activities such as building and testing; and contributing to design and architecture, implementing capabilities, testing, and resolving bugs and issues. The position involves significant interaction with TSC radar system and modeling and simulation engineers, as well as porting code between Windows and Linux. Work is assigned at both individual and team levels. Travel is expected to be up to 5%, primarily to Navy facilities around the Washington, DC area; farther travel is irregular. The position offers a salary range of $83,000–$108,000 per year, depending on experience and location, and is eligible for an annual performance bonus. Equity or incentive compensation may also be included. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and drug screening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable technical degree well-grounded in computer programming.
Minimum GPA of 3.3.
Skill in C/C++ or Java.
Interest in the Navy’s AEGIS Combat System and defense technology.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Attach a transcript with the resume when applying.

Nice To Haves

Skill in Qt and Microsoft Visual Studio.
Experience or familiarity with Windows and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

Integrate models and components into large-scale simulations.
Develop and maintain GUIs, analysis tools, and automation for activities such as building and testing.
Contribute to design and architecture, implement capabilities, test software, and resolve bugs and issues.
Work with TSC radar system and modeling and simulation engineers.
Port code between Windows and Linux.
Travel, as needed, to Navy facilities around the Washington, DC area; expected travel is up to 5%, with farther travel occurring irregularly.
Carry out assigned work individually and as part of a team.