Electronic Warfare (EW) Technician

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

20h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Electronic Warfare Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience and/or interest in RF and EW testing and a willingness to learn new skills. As a KAB Electronic Warfare Technician, you will actively contribute to technical projects within the group. You will use prior working knowledge of communications-related test equipment, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers, to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues. You will maintain electronic warfare and RF labs and facilities, ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, and compliance with security protocols. You will work with complex systems of antennas, RF front ends, and signal processing equipment. You will participate in laboratory and field testing by providing logistical and organizational support for systems under test including coordinating Bills of Materials (BOMs), checkout of field test hardware, and shipping documentation. You will work with engineers to design, assemble, fabricate, debug, and repair electrical mechanical systems. You will have a working knowledge of computers, and have the ability to operate low-level custom test software from both graphical user interfaces and command line interfaces. You will assist in the procurement of electrical components and spare parts as needed. You will ensure compliance with safety regulations and the institute's protocols. You will apply engineering principles, under the direction of engineering staff, in designing, testing, reporting, and repairing electro-mechanical systems and documenting results using commonly used computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). You will have strong organizational skills and experience as a coordinator or facilitator. You will have demonstrated ability and willingness to multi-task across several projects and work independently. You will interact effectively with individuals of different experience levels and backgrounds. You will be responsible for occasionally driving a cargo van to move test equipment between buildings on campus (less than one mile two or three times a month), and to deliver or pickup equipment to, or from, vendors off campus (less than 15 miles three or four times a year) for repairs or calibration.

Requirements

At least a high school diploma or equivalent.
Relevant experience as a technician, as military or in other relevant domains.
An understanding of electronics and computer equipment.
Ability to document results using commonly used computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team and possess strong interpersonal, speaking, and technical writing skills.
Willing and able to occasionally travel and work extended hours in support of technical tasks.
Possess a valid state-of-residence driver’s license in good standing.
Hold an active Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Hold a degree, certification, or other experience that would be beneficial to your role as an EW technician.
Experience with field testing and logistics such as security, shipping, hazardous materials (lithium batteries), frequency authorization, etc.
Experience with documenting property and managing equipment calibration using tools such as PEMS and/or eQuip.
Experience with writing computer scripting.
Experience with using the Linux operating system.
Willing and able to travel to test locations in the desert, mountains, and/or oceans for 10% of your time and can lift over 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Actively contribute to technical projects within the group.
Use prior working knowledge of communications-related test equipment, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers, to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues.
Maintain electronic warfare and RF labs and facilities, ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, and compliance with security protocols.
Work with complex systems of antennas, RF front ends, and signal processing equipment.
Participate in laboratory and field testing by providing logistical and organizational support for systems under test including coordinating Bills of Materials (BOMs), checkout of field test hardware, and shipping documentation.
Work with engineers to design, assemble, fabricate, debug, and repair electrical mechanical systems.
Have a working knowledge of computers, and have the ability to operate low-level custom test software from both graphical user interfaces and command line interfaces.
Assist in the procurement of electrical components and spare parts as needed.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and the institute's protocols.
Apply engineering principles, under the direction of engineering staff, in designing, testing, reporting, and repairing electro-mechanical systems and documenting results using commonly used computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Have strong organizational skills and experience as a coordinator or facilitator.
Have demonstrated ability and willingness to multi-task across several projects and work independently.
Interact effectively with individuals of different experience levels and backgrounds.
Be responsible for occasionally driving a cargo van to move test equipment between buildings on campus (less than one mile two or three times a month), and to deliver or pickup equipment to, or from, vendors off campus (less than 15 miles three or four times a year) for repairs or calibration.