Near Field Range Engineer (2nd Shift)

About the role

The role involves measurements of AESAs in a near field range, mentoring junior engineers, and data processing and analyzing measurement results in MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Measurements of AESAs in a near field range
• Mentorship of junior engineers
• Data processing and analyzing measurement results in MATLAB
• Developing new tools when COTS solutions are insufficient
• Some travel to integration sites, plus customer and subcontractor facilities, may be required
• This role may include 2nd and 3rd shift as well as weekend shifts

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience to include any combination of the following:
• Antenna or radar analysis and hardware design and test
• Measurement and data processing of near field range results
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, CST, Mentor Graphics’ Xpedition and analytical tools such as Matlab

• Background measuring and analyzing near field range tests
• Lead experience at the technical and programmatic levels
• Propensity for learning through self-study, and being comfortable in a multi-tasking environment
• Understanding of allocating and flowing down requirements from the system to the component level
• Knowledge of cost estimating, plus budget and schedule management
• Strong academic background that includes courses in: Microwave Engineering, Microwave Systems, Electromagnetic Theory and Radar Systems
• Strong hands on experience with microwave testing techniques, including using spectrum analyzers, Real-time Spectrum Analyzers (RSAs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) and Performance Network Analyzer (PNAs)

Qualifications

• Secret clearance or interim clearance on day 1
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering OR PhD degree in Electrical Engineering is a plus

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Paid time off
• Holidays