Radar Test Engineer

CNA • Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

1. Review and evaluate test requirements to develop radar and RF (radio frequency) system test plans. 2. Monitor radar and other RF systems during flight and ground testing. 3. Conduct initial analysis of test results and ensure data adequacy. 4. Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel in the design and execution of tests, analysis of data, and reporting of results, including the interpretation of the significance of the findings. 5. Draft reports and technical papers on the results of developmental and/or experimental flight testing of the aircraft. Compile, reduce, format, analyze and present test data. 6. Work independently and proactively within scope of assigned tasks in mixed government/contractor team. 7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related STEM field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum three years of progressive work experience including radar, RF systems design and/or active and passive RF systems test experience. Experience with signal processing and target tracking directly related to area of expertise is required; experience with military ship or aircraft radars, and RF datalinks is preferred.
• Skills: Ability to apply practical knowledge of electrical / RF systems engineering to integrated system testing. Ability to provide solutions to RF system test planning, execution and data analysis problems of moderate scope/complexity; able to identify and work toward team goals in unstructured environments; commitment to prioritize tasks in support of collaborative efforts; initiative to understand tactical context and organizational goals; strong technical reading comprehension in the absence of LLM availability.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance. Final Secret clearance with investigation or CV date within 5 years at time of hiring is required. Current Top Secret clearance is highly preferred.
• This position is not eligible for telecommuting or hybrid work arrangements. Flexible Work schedule is authorized at the discretion of the supervisor.
• Required Documents - Please include as part of your application: Resume Cover Letter Transcript, undergrad or graduate (unofficial or official) can be provided later Letter of Recommendation - In a later stage of the hiring process, we will require a letter of recommendation. To have it considered as part of your application now, please upload it with these documents.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with military ship or aircraft radars, and RF datalinks is preferred.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Current Top Secret clearance is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate test requirements to develop radar and RF (radio frequency) system test plans.
• Monitor radar and other RF systems during flight and ground testing.
• Conduct initial analysis of test results and ensure data adequacy.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel in the design and execution of tests, analysis of data, and reporting of results, including the interpretation of the significance of the findings.
• Draft reports and technical papers on the results of developmental and/or experimental flight testing of the aircraft.
• Compile, reduce, format, analyze and present test data.
• Work independently and proactively within scope of assigned tasks in mixed government/contractor team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees