RF Engineering Technician III (Job ID:4685)
About The Position
Valkyrie is seeking an experienced RF Engineering Technician III 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 role collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering teams on RF system integration, field operations, testing, and deployment; evaluates system performance; and recommends technical improvements. The technician supports development, acquisition, deployment, and maintenance of RF test and evaluation equipment, as well as RF-related field operations. The role also contributes to design analysis, hardware and software integration, technical reviews, documentation, system testing, and deployment, and may provide guidance to junior personnel. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 10 years of direct relevant RF experience, and an active DoD Secret Security Clearance that the employee can maintain. The employee must be willing and able to travel CONUS and OCONUS and work in office, laboratory, industrial, or shipboard environments.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 10 years of direct work experience in RF design, development, deployment, measurement, testing, or 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 support CONUS and OCONUS travel for installation, field testing, integration, troubleshooting, and technical support.
- 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.
- Ability to work in an office, laboratory, industrial, or shipboard environment.
- Ability to lift and move materials within the guidelines established for a one-person lift.
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.
- 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 and 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
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
