Sr. Electronic Warfare / RF Systems Engineer

About the role

Marine Operational Test Squadron One (VMX-1) in Yuma, Arizona, seeks an experienced CH-53K Operational Test and Evaluation Engineer. The position involves supporting VMX-1 with operational tests and evaluations, focusing on electronic warfare (EW) and radio frequency (RF) systems.

Responsibilities

• Support lab integration and simulation development scheduling
• Develop EW threat simulation from EWIRDB for use with RF simulators
• Provide expert guidance for RF simulation development and support simulation verification through testing
• Research/develop emitters/modes RF threat simulation to run on RF simulator for testing of EW radar receiver
• Create and maintain electrical system test strategy and test plans for various Electronic Warfare (EW) and Radio Frequency (RF) products
• Characterize wireless communication systems and devices
• Analyze and drive coverage and analysis of failures observed in integration, characterization, and system-level testing
• Facilitate electrical system performance, calibration, durability, and environmental testing of developmental components and systems per test plan
• Develop and maintain test standards, design and develop test equipment, or procure and handle purchased test capital equipment to support test readiness
• Support and perform field testing and act as a liaison to conduct ground and flight testing
• Leverage data analysis and existing tools to reproduce and characterize failures
• Automate tests to enhance test coverage and ensure reproducibility and repeatability

Requirements

• To be successful, the applicant must have in-depth knowledge of airborne EW system engineering design, development, integration, and testing
• Experience in understanding and analyzing EW intelligence databases
• Knowledgeable in constructing emitters using A2PATS to mimic emitter modes and antenna models
• Knowledge in using multiple tools in analyzing signals using a spectrum analyzer and an oscilloscope
• Proficient in MS Office Applications (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project)
• Work within an integrated government/contractor team
• Bachelor's degree in electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related fields
• Skilled with test equipment like multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and vector network analyzers
• Familiar with Linux applications like command line (terminal) interface, creating and executing shell scripts, debugging utilities, and general file system navigation
• Familiar with programming languages like Python or Matlab to perform data parsing, analysis, and test automation
• Strong root cause analysis skills
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, communication, and organization skills
• Currently possesses and can maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on hardware, software, and/or system validation and verification testing
• BS degree in engineering with at least 10 years of EW/RF-related experience

Benefits

The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive insurance options, matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan, paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time, paid parental leave, learning opportunities and tuition assistance, and wellness and well-being programs.

Pay

$89,600.00 - $150,300.00

Schedule

Full-time