Arcfield Overview:
Arcfield was purpose-built to relentlessly protect the nation and its allies from today’s national security threats. We have nearly 70 years of proven expertise and excel in space superiority, hypersonic defense and nuclear deterrence, digital transformation, and surface and undersea warfare domains. Our solution areas include space mission engineering, atmospheric science, digital engineering, mission assurance, and advances in modeling and simulation that together with our enterprise-wide adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning, lead to better systems and timely, reliable decision-making. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 18 North American offices, Arcfield employs 2,200 engineers, scientists, analysts, IT specialists and other professionals who challenge the status quo to deliver an efficient technological advantage to our national security and defense partners.
Responsibilities:
Working alongside engineers, technicians, and program personnel, you will help transform engineering designs into functioning hardware while supporting the development of production documentation and engineering processes. This position offers the opportunity to work on Imaging, Electronic Warfare, and RADAR systems in a collaborative engineering environment where curiosity, initiative, and continuous learning are highly valued.
The ideal candidate enjoys working with their hands, solving technical problems, and learning new skills. We are looking for someone who is comfortable asking questions, following established procedures, and contributing to a team focused on delivering high-quality products.
Principal duties and responsibilities
- Assemble, integrate, troubleshoot, repair and modify electronic and electromechanical assemblies.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and technical procedures.
- Perform functional testing using standard laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, FieldFox handheld RF analyzers, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers
- Record test results, observations, and discrepancies using established documentation practices
- Assist engineers with prototype builds, system integration, hardware verification, and troubleshooting activities.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, tools, and work areas in accordance with safety and quality requirements.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining production documentation, and other engineering records
- Document assembly observations, test results and configuration changes to support engineering and production activities.
- Maintain accurate records using Microsoft Office applications and approved document control practices.
- Participate in technical reviews and team discussions.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent technical or vocational education.
- One year of experience assembling, troubleshooting, testing or maintaining electronic or electromechanical equipment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with soldering to IPC Standards and electronic assembly techniques.
- Experience with RF systems, antennas, fiber optics, or military electronic systems.
- Prior military electronics experience, particularly in submarine, RADAR, Imaging, or Electronic Warfare systems.
- Must be a US Citizen
- Be eligible to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance. An inactive clearance within the previous two years is acceptable.
Equal Pay Act:
This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
Min: $33,419.94
Max: $58,110.78
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.