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RF/Electromagnetic Effects Engineer

GTS
  • Virginia
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    RF/Electromagnetic Effects Engineer
    Dahlgren, VA
     
    General Description:
     
    The RF/Electromagnetic Effects Engineer supports the design, development, integration, and qualification of advanced weapons systems. This role focuses on managing and mitigating electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) across system design, integration, and operational environments.  The engineer will lead analysis and test activities related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), electronic warfare (EW) survivability, and Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) to ensure safe and effective operation of RF-enabled weapon systems.  The position supports system engineering teams throughout the design, integration, test, and fielding lifecycle.
     
    Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
    Radio Frequency (RF) and Electromagnetic Engineering
    • Analyze RF environments affecting weapon system performance and survivability.
    • Develop and implement mitigation strategies for electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) issues.
    • Conduct RF modeling, analysis, and system performance assessments.
    • Support RF subsystem integration including antennas, transmitters, receivers, and RF datalinks.
    • Design, develop, and test prototype systems.
    Electromagnetic Effects (E3)
    • Evaluate and manage system compliance with E3 requirements including:
      • EMI/EMC
      • Electromagnetic Vulnerability (EMV)
      • Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)
      • Lightning and bonding/grounding
      • Platform RF interference
      • Support E3 requirements development and verification activities.
      • Develop test plans and support laboratory and field E3 testing
    Electronic Warfare (EW)
    • Assess weapon system survivability in contested electromagnetic environments.
    • Analyze susceptibility to jamming, spoofing, and electronic attacks.
    • Support integration with platform EW systems and defensive countermeasures.
    • Perform RF threat analysis and modeling.
    HERO (Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance)
    • Conduct HERO analyses for weapon systems and associated subsystems.
    • Support HERO surveys, certification documentation, and platform integration assessments.
    • Evaluate RF exposure risks to ordnance during shipboard, aviation, and ground operations.
    • Develop mitigation strategies and safe operating procedures.
    Integration and Test
    • Support system integration and test events, including RF range testing and platform integration.
    • Develop and review test procedures, data analysis reports, and certification documentation.
    • Collaborate with system engineers, platform integrators, and government stakeholders.
    • Support developmental testing, operational test events, and qualification efforts.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.
    Work Experience Requirements:
    College graduate with 5 years of experience.  Must demonstrate significant knowledge gained through coursework, project work, internships, and similar.  
     
    Working Conditions:
    • Professional office environment, prototyping laboratories, test ranges, and military platforms.
    • Ability to push, pull, lift 20 lbs.
    • Excessive bending and stooping. 
    • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
    • Travel will be required (less than 40%). 
    Essential Skills/Experience:
    • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or Physics.
    • Technical knowledge of radar systems, electronic warfare, and electromagnetic effects.
    • Strong analytical and systems engineering skills.
    • Ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
    • Extensive knowledge of office management procedures.
    • Experience supporting weapon system qualification and certification.
    • Technical writing and briefing ability.
    • Ability to interact with government technical authorities.  
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Excellent time management skills with pa proven ability to meet deadlines.
    Beneficial Skills/Experience:
    • Experience with ISO 9001:2015 Certification/Standard
    • Knowledge of Safety/OSHA Regulations
    • Knowledge of Security Classification Guidance
    • Ability to design and edit graphic presentations and materials
    • Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration (or similar)
    • Familiarity with shipboard, aviation, or ground platform RF environments
    • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or similar
    • Knowledge of relevant standards such as:
    • MIL-STD-464 (Electromagnetic Environmental Effects)
    • MIL-STD-461 (EMI/EMC requirements)
    • MIL-STD-882 (System Safety)
    • HERO manuals and NAVSEA/NAVAIR guidance
    The posted salary range represents the anticipated range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including directly relevant experience, education, advanced degrees, specialized training, certifications, skills, military experience, and other applicable qualifications. Final compensation will also take into consideration internal equity, contract requirements, and business needs.
     
     
    The above Position Description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this position.
    Pursuant to our contracts with the federal government, U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
     
    GTS offers a stimulating and exciting work atmosphere with competitive salary and benefits package. 

    GTS is ISO 9001:2015 certified. .
     
     
     
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationVirginia
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size50 to 99 employees
    Year Founded1998
    Websitehttp://www.gtsamerica.com/htm/

    About Company

    Since 1998, GTS Specialists have been providing expert support on technology and operational applications to mid-market and large corporate clients.

    GTS was always committed to an exceptional level of excellence in the development of complex information technology solutions at several leading clients. High levels of customer confidence enabled GTS to expand to other areas including customer care, customer engineering, call center staffing and ultimately evolve as a one stop shop for diverse technology and human resource requirements - both technical and non-technical.

    GTS developed proven methodology and U.S.-based, low-cost development approach that enabled it to service clients in a fraction of the time and expense of traditional IT consulting and integration companies. This, supported by expertise at Global recruitment enabled GTS provide clients with “hard to find skills” at a reasonable cost.

    Skills

    • Acceptance Testingunmatched
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    • Electromagnetic Compatibilityunmatched
    • Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)unmatched
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    • Engineeringunmatched
    • Federal Contractsunmatched
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    • Governmentunmatched
    • Graphic Designunmatched
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    • ISO 9001unmatched
    • Integration Testingunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Laboratory Testingunmatched
    • Lift/Move 20 Poundsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Militaryunmatched
    • Military/DoD Standardsunmatched
    • Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)unmatched
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    • OSHAunmatched
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    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
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    • Performance Reviewsunmatched
    • Physicsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Prototypingunmatched
    • Radio Frequencyunmatched
    • Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)unmatched
    • Receiversunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Requirements Validation/Verificationunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Security Analysisunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • System Integration (SI)unmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Systems Analysisunmatched
    • Systems Engineeringunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Presentationunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Threat Modelingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • United States Citizenunmatched
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