RF Test Engineer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton•King George, VA

20h•$99,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an RF Test Engineer, you understand the workings behind complex systems. That knowledge is key when it comes to prototype development for Directed Energy (DE) systems and capabilities. We’re looking for an RF Test Engineer who can use their skills to research, analyze, down-select, fabricate, test, and integrate complex electronic and RF subsystems and components to advance our non-kinetic weapon portfolio for our DoD warfighters. At Booz Allen, you’ll use your engineering skills to transform DoD and Navy offerings. Our team develops next-generation weapons and combat systems. That’s why we need an RF Test Engineer like you who specializes in high-power RF to help us design and develop systems that can operate successfully against advanced threats in complex environments. On our team, you’ll conduct scientific analysis and testing in a laboratory and field environment. You’ll directly impact the DoD by demonstrating unique or niche capabilities. We’ll look to you to share your RF test engineering expertise through leadership and mentoring junior staff. This is a chance to use your experience-based knowledge in pulsed power electronics while broadening your skillset into areas like mechanical engineering, systems engineering, and operational utility analysis. Take on exciting challenges in the DoD with us as we provide our nation's warfighters with additional tools to combat the next generation of defense.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in laboratory or field-testing environments, including setting test goals, developing test methodologies, organizing and conducting tests, reducing test data, and analyzing results
Experience in laboratory and field testing of HPM systems, including developing test plans, test readiness reviews, SOPs, spectrum allocation procedures, and setup and operation of systems and test equipment
Experience with test equipment to support HPM testing, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, amplifiers, and various voltage and RF probes
Experience with commonly used software to support HPM testing in collecting and analyzing data
Experience conducting research, embracing new technologies, automating testing, and applying learned concepts to project needs
Knowledge of RF principles
Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, including technical leads, project managers, developers, testers, engineers, and subject matter experts
Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic systems for testing and integration purposes
Ability to provide recommendations to clients
Ability to work on-site in indoor labs and outdoor testing environments
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Nice To Haves

Experience with network interface and communication protocols
Experience supporting Navy programs in an R&D environment
Experience conducting testing for weapon effectiveness
Experience conducting RDT&E activities for DE systems

Responsibilities

Research, analyze, down-select, fabricate, test, and integrate complex electronic and RF subsystems and components.
Design and develop systems that can operate successfully against advanced threats in complex environments.
Conduct scientific analysis and testing in a laboratory and field environment.
Demonstrate unique or niche capabilities.
Share RF test engineering expertise through leadership and mentoring junior staff.
Use experience-based knowledge in pulsed power electronics while broadening skillset into areas like mechanical engineering, systems engineering, and operational utility analysis.
Set test goals, develop test methodologies, organize and conduct tests, reduce test data, and analyze results.
Develop test plans, test readiness reviews, SOPs, spectrum allocation procedures, and setup and operation of systems and test equipment for HPM systems.
Conduct research, embrace new technologies, automate testing, and apply learned concepts to project needs.
Troubleshoot and repair electronic systems for testing and integration purposes.
Provide recommendations to clients.