Lead, RF/Wireless Engineering

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About the role

Provide system and sub-system level support in Electromagnetic Compatibility/Electromagnetic Interference (EMC/EMI). Duties will include data analysis, design support, development of test documentation and test support. Candidate will evaluate test results, and analyze data in the areas of EMI, electrostatic discharge (ESD), grounding, isolation, bonding, wiring, design review, and lightning analysis and test. Role includes developing procedures for and performing aircraft-level and equipment-level test and verification activities, assisting with development of related modifications and developing related test processes, test documentation and selection of test equipment. Duties include design development and debug support to related efforts including developing EMC design review and design assistance content. Candidate will generate EMC related content for related engineering presentations to internal groups and to customers. Candidate will also assist in EMC related bid and estimating activities for related efforts.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis, design support, and development of test documentation and test support for EMC/EMI.
• Evaluate test results and analyze data in EMI, electrostatic discharge (ESD), grounding, isolation, bonding, wiring, design review, and lightning analysis and test.
• Develop procedures for and perform aircraft-level and equipment-level test and verification activities.
• Assist with development of related modifications and test processes, test documentation, and selection of test equipment.
• Provide design development and debug support, including developing EMC design review and design assistance content.
• Generate EMC-related content for engineering presentations to internal groups and customers.
• Assist in EMC-related bid and estimating activities.

Requirements

• Office and laboratory environment.
• Use of MS Office products.
• Clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, management, and customers, both in person and remotely.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to move test equipment (up to 50 lbs).
• Sit for extended periods at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks.
• Travel (<15%) based on business demands.
• Active Secret with ability to qualify for Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Pass FAA Class III flight physical to support EMC flight test activities.
• Ability to work overtime as required based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant EMF engineering experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related EMF engineering experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related EMF engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience in EMC analysis, design, test documentation, test support, and analysis related to aircraft systems and/or stand-alone equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating EMC-related designs, test results, data analysis, requirements, and waivers in the areas of EMI, electrostatic discharge, grounding, isolation, bonding, and wiring.

Skills

• Familiarity with RTCA DO-160, RTCA DO-313, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-464.
• Experience or familiarity with FAA equipment and/or platform-level approval process.
• Experience in lightning direct and indirect effects testing and analysis.
• Experience in “TEMPEST” testing, design, and analysis.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and antenna theory.

Schedule

9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days (totaling 80 hours worked) and have every other Friday off.