Junior RF Engineering Technician

This position supports the Dahlgren, VA team for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Electromagnetic Effects Division.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment necessary to support Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) testing and certification of DoD and non-DoD developmental and operational weapon and electronic systems.
• Determine if systems under evaluation meet E3 design specifications and assess their ability to function in intended operational electromagnetic environments from both safety and reliability standpoints.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.
• Engage in direct customer interface and communication, collaborating as part of a team for a variety of test events.

Requirements

• One (1) year of general experience in electronics, physics, or RF systems.
• Knowledge of using one or more of the following: network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, and Time Domain Reflectometers (TDRs).
• Active Secret US Government Clearance (US Citizenship required to obtain clearance).
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational or technical training beyond high school.

Pay

Starting hourly rate: $24.68. Actual compensation may vary based on job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions or benefits.