RF Test Engineer, RF Systems (Travel required)

HII's Mission Technologies division•Dayton, OH

13d•$79,315 - $113,308•Onsite

About The Position

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Mission Technologies Division (HII-MT) is seeking a qualified candidate for RF Test Engineer, Radar Systems. The RF Test Engineer performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and risk analysis. Analyses are performed at all levels to include test, installation, and operations. The engineer must be able to properly employ test assets and provide test support in a highly dynamic environment. The engineer will perform RF link budget analysis and radar system performance analysis. The engineer shall present a deep understanding of testing philosophies and methodologies within an agile test environment. The engineer shall demonstrate proficiency in test documentation and etiquette.

Requirements

2 years relevant experience with Bachelors degree in related field, or a high school diploma or equivalent and 6 years of relevant experience.
Interest in Electronic Warfare Systems or Radar design and testing
Interest in Radar signal processing techniques
Experience with RF test equipment to include but not limited to spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and vector network analyzers
Experience with MATLAB
Hands-on testing, integration, and verification support across lab facilities requiring skills with algorithm development, software integration, hardware testing, and IT networking
Basic understanding of RF Hazards to include Hazardous Emission Radiation to Personnel, Fuel, and Ordnance (HERP/F/O)
Demonstrate the ability to clearly generate technical documentation, test procedures, and test reports. Understand customer requirements and objectives
Support technical and functional leadership through the identification of risk
Must be willing to travel for extended periods of time. Deployment times will vary and typically last between one to two weeks with potential of three to four weeks.
Must be willing and able to work outdoors and handle exposure to heat, cold, sun, and other biological hazards (insects, wildlife, hazardous plants)
Minimum secret clearance required to start
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, tests radio frequency (RF) and/or microwave systems architecture, components, circuits, or products. Includes antenna design, both reflector and array systems, frequency synthesizers, transmitters and receivers.