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Thames Valley Council for Community Action; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Thames Valley Council for Community Action in Norfolk or Fairfax, VA seeks an RF Engineer to design, develop, test, and evaluate RF demonstrator systems for HF radar programs. Responsibilities include RF test equipment deployment, field operations planning, and system performance evaluation.

The candidate will review proposals, develop technical docs, and collaborate with engineering teams. A BS in a related field is required; a Master’s is preferred, with 2+ years of RF experience and a Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of professional experience in RF design, development, deployment, and/or testing.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, deployment, and maintenance of RF test and evaluation equipment for HF radar projects.
• Assist with planning and execution of RF-related field operations.
• Evaluate system performance and recommend design improvements to enhance functionality.
• Utilize computer-aided engineering tools to support design, analysis, and testing activities.
• Support integration across hardware and software to ensure system performance.
• Review design proposals, specifications, and documentation for feasibility and application.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including test procedures and system reports.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support development, testing, and deployment.
• Provide guidance to junior personnel as needed.

Skills

RF design

RF measurement

Field operations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements: Negligible

Location: Norfolk or Fairfax, VA

SUMMARY: WR has a potential opportunity for an RF Engineer to support the design, development, and test and evaluation of RF demonstrator and prototype systems for HF radar programs.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support the development, acquisition, deployment, and maintenance of RF test and evaluation equipment for HF radar projects.
• Assist with the planning and execution of RF-related field operations.
• Evaluate system performance and recommend design improvements to enhance functionality and resolve technical issues.
• Utilize computer-aided engineering tools to support design, analysis, and testing activities.
• Support integration efforts across hardware and software systems to ensure overall system performance.
• Participate in the review of design proposals, specifications, and technical documentation to assess feasibility and application.
• Assist in developing and maintaining technical documentation, including test procedures, installation guides, and system reports.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support system development, testing, and deployment activities.
• Provide support and guidance to junior personnel as needed.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Math, or related scientific discipline.
• Master's degree preferred
• Two (2)+ years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • RF design, development, or deployment
  • RF measurement, testing, and evaluation

This position is contingent upon funding

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Position Salary Range: Norfolk $76,000 - $108,000; Fairfax $90,000 - $127,000. The listed salary range represents the typical range for this position. WR bases the offered salary on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, knowledge, and skills, scope and responsibilities of the position, and market and business considerations.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.

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