Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering SME | Secret clearance

Clearance Level
Secret
Category
Test Engineering
Location
Point Magu, California
Onsite Workplace
Key Skills For Success

Radio Frequency Engineering

RF Testing

Test Design

Test Planning

Troubleshooting

REQ#: RQ178742
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Pipeline
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering SME with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

Our work depends on a RF Engineering SME to help support the Navy’s airborne Electronic Warfare Integrated Labs (EWIL) Integrated Product Team (IPT) onsite at Point Mugu, CA.

This position is pending funding.

HOW OUR RF ENGINEERING SME WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

  • Execute RF testing.

  • Fully troubleshoot and resolve any RF testing and chamber related issues.

  • Analyze large amounts of test data and clearly report results and observations.

  • Maintain an up-to-date chamber, instruments, and RF test setup characteristics, identifying any limitations along with specifications on potential upgrades.

  • Plan and execute chamber configuration changes using team inputs.

  • Plan for upgrades and improvements to instruments, the chamber, and test setup.

  • Maintain inventory and calibration of all instruments and equipment required for chamber testing.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required):

  • Security Clearance Level: Secret

  • Required Experience: 5+ years

  • High competency in electromagnetic theory and practical application of RF test and measurement

  • Experience in RF test design, setup, and execution; data collection, analysis, and reporting

  • Experience with anechoic chamber and antenna characteristics/design

  • Strong knowledge of RF measurement instruments and components such as network analyzers, spectrum/signal analyzers, signal generators, power meters,…

  • Strong knowledge in RF simulation: HFSS, CST, ADS, AWR, Sonnet Rings, Ansoft, Comsol, EZNEC,…

  • Experience with computer programming: C#, C++, Visual Basic, Java, JavaScript, R, Python, SQL

  • Education: BS (or equivalent experience)

  • Location: Onsite at Point Mugu, CA

  • Position Availability: This position is pending funding.

  • US Citizenship Required

PREFERRED SKILLS:

  • Previous anechoic chamber facility maintenance and support is a big plus: electrical/power, liquid/air cooling, optical/copper communications networks, RF absorber,…

  • Adapt to and work with a dynamic team with a broad range of backgrounds and skills solving complex problems.

  • Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.

  • Self-starter; proactive and pragmatic


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

  • 401K with company match

  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages

  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $93,500 - $126,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.