RF Engineer (Job ID:4684)
About The Position
Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking an RF Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and evaluation of radio-frequency demonstrator and prototype systems for high-frequency radar programs in Norfolk, Virginia. The role works with multidisciplinary engineering teams on RF system integration, field operations, testing, and deployment; evaluates system performance; and recommends technical improvements. The engineer supports the development, acquisition, deployment, and maintenance of RF test and evaluation equipment, and assists with RF field operations. The position also uses computer-aided engineering tools for design, analysis, and testing; supports hardware and software integration; reviews technical proposals and documentation; and helps create and maintain test procedures, installation guides, and system reports. The engineer may provide support and guidance to junior personnel. The role requires an active DoD Secret Security Clearance and the ability to maintain clearance eligibility for access to military facilities and shipyards. The employee must be able to support CONUS and OCONUS travel for installation, field testing, integration, troubleshooting, and technical support. Work may take place in office, laboratory, industrial, or shipboard environments, and requires the ability to lift and move materials within one-person lift guidelines. Employment offers are contingent on applicable pre-employment requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related scientific discipline.
- At least two years of professional experience in RF design, development, or deployment, or RF measurement, testing, and evaluation.
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance and ability to maintain it.
- Maintain clearance eligibility to access military facilities, Naval shipyards, and private shipyards.
- Willingness and ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS for installation, field testing, integration, troubleshooting, and technical support.
- Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID, by the start of the position if required for domestic air travel or access to secure federal facilities or military bases.
- Ability to work in an office, laboratory, industrial, or shipboard environment.
- Ability to lift and move materials within one-person lift guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support development, acquisition, deployment, and maintenance of RF test and evaluation equipment for HF radar projects.
- Assist with planning and execution of RF-related field operations.
- Evaluate system performance and recommend design improvements to enhance functionality and resolve technical issues.
- Use computer-aided engineering tools to support design, analysis, and testing activities.
- Support integration across hardware and software systems to ensure overall system performance.
- Review design proposals, specifications, and technical documentation for feasibility and application.
- Assist in developing and maintaining technical documentation, including test procedures, installation guides, and system reports.
- Collaborate with engineering teams on system development, testing, and deployment.
- Provide support and guidance to junior personnel as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision options
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid disability insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Education reimbursement
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
