RF Analyst Senior Sub (Radar)

Craig Technologies • Lompoc, CA

385d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Remote

About The Position

The RF Analyst Senior Sub (Radar) position is a critical role within the Sustaining Engineering team at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, modifying, integrating, and testing new subsystems for mono-pulse tracking radars. This position involves leading an engineering team and collaborating with multi-disciplined project teams to deliver solutions that meet the needs of the US Space Force and its customers. The role may allow for a hybrid telecommuting schedule after the initial training period, although tasks must primarily be performed on-site.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or other STEM related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five (5) or more years of relevant radar engineering experience
• Experience working with RF components such as local oscillators, doublers, mixers, and attenuators
• Working knowledge of monopulse radar tracking systems and/or shipboard radar systems
• Experience with high power tube and solid state RF amplifiers
• Experience with C-band pulsed Doppler tracking and wideband coherent imaging systems
• Familiarity with legacy range radar types (AN/FPQ-6, AN/FPQ-14, AN/FPS-16, etc.)
• Working knowledge of antennas and antenna tracking systems
• Experience with digital interface design and hardware systems integration and testing
• Proficient in using specialized test equipment including VOMs, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes
• Proficient in technical writing for development of technical reports and documentation
• Experience with computer systems including single-board computers, servers, and workstations
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows Operating systems
• Proficient with M/S Office tool suite and CAD software

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing inputs for engineering project proposals within defined time constraints
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute new capabilities used by tracking radars
• Perform complex system modeling, simulation, and analysis to provide appropriate technical solutions
• Plan, conduct, and assist the project manager in executing engineering projects
• Coordinate efforts of technical support personnel for assigned projects
• Analyze, develop, recommend, and implement approaches to meet customer requirements
• Serve as an interface for project information to internal management and customers
• Provide leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel
• Provide expertise to restore operational systems
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $60,000 - $70,000
• Potential for hybrid telecommuting after initial training period
• Opportunities for professional development and training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree