RF Engineer (Job ID:4684)

Valkyrie Enterprises•Norfolk, VA

16h

About The Position

Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking an RF Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and evaluation of radio frequency (RF) demonstrator and prototype systems for high-frequency (HF) radar programs in Norfolk, Virginia. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on RF system integration, field operations, testing, and deployment; evaluate system performance; and recommend technical improvements. The role supports the development, acquisition, deployment, and maintenance of RF test and evaluation equipment for HF radar projects. It also involves planning and executing RF-related field operations, using computer-aided engineering tools, supporting hardware and software integration, reviewing technical proposals and documentation, and preparing and maintaining technical materials such as test procedures, installation guides, and system reports. The engineer may also provide support and guidance to junior personnel. The position requires an active DoD Secret Security Clearance and eligibility to access military facilities, Naval shipyards, and private shipyards. Travel within and outside the continental United States is required for installation, testing, integration, troubleshooting, and technical support. The engineer must be able to work in office, laboratory, industrial, or shipboard environments and lift and move materials within one-person lift guidelines. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related scientific discipline.
Two or more 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 the clearance.
Maintain clearance eligibility to access military facilities, Naval shipyards, and private shipyards.
Willingness and ability to travel within and outside the continental United States for system installation, field testing, integration, troubleshooting, and technical support.
Ability to work in an office, laboratory, industrial, or shipboard environment.
Ability to lift and move materials within established one-person lift guidelines.
For domestic air travel or access to secure federal facilities or military bases, ability to obtain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID, by the start of the position and maintain them.
Successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include background investigation, employment and education verification, drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, and installation access requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the development, acquisition, deployment, and maintenance of RF test and evaluation equipment for HF radar projects.
Assist with planning and executing 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 to assess feasibility and application.
Develop and maintain 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.
Support CONUS and OCONUS travel for system installation, field testing, integration, troubleshooting, and technical support.