Electrical Engineer

Systems Planning & Analysis; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning & Analysis is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Dahlgren, Virginia. This role involves supporting testing, evaluation, and integration of electromagnetic and sensor systems. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, experience with modeling and simulation programs like MATLAB and Python, and hold a DoD Secret clearance. The position requires onsite work at NSWC Dahlgren five days a week, with the opportunity for some travel. Join us in supporting critical naval programs.

Qualifications

• Experience with M&S (MATLAB, Python).
• Experience with radio frequency (RF) equipment.
• Active or interim DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the TE&I efforts related to electromagnetic & sensor systems.
• Generate and execute tests on radars and communications systems.
• Conduct full-spectrum analysis of radar and EW systems.
• Utilize M&S programs to perform computations and modeling.
• Support testing and integration of developmental sensors and systems.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Model & Simulation (MATLAB, Python)

Radio Frequency (RF) Equipment

DoD Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, SPA is known for continuous innovation for government customers in the U.S. and abroad. Our team collaborates highly to produce results that matter.

The Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) consists of over 125 personnel and delivers expertise in program and project management, acquisition and contracting, systems and digital engineering, software development, test and evaluation, sustainment and life cycle management, cybersecurity, international/foreign military sales, strategic communications, and IT services. These capabilities support more than 100 naval programs and projects within the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) and other clients.

Responsibilities

• Support the test, evaluation & integration (TE&I) efforts related to configuration management of electromagnetic & sensor systems at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Electromagnetic & Sensor Systems Department (B).
• Generate test procedures, execute tests, and analyze results on radars, communications, and EW systems to improve performance.
• Conduct full-spectrum analysis of radar and EW systems.
• Utilize model & simulation (M&S) programs, such as MATLAB and Python, to perform computations and modeling.
• Support testing and integration of developmental sensors & systems, focusing on early identification of EMI vulnerabilities.
• Heavy focus on M&S of EMI problems.
• Plan tests, develop test procedures, execute tests, analyze test data, and create test reports.
• Must be able to work at NSWC Dahlgren five days per week on average with some travel up to 10%.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with M&S (MATLAB, Python).
• Experience with radio frequency (RF) equipment (spectrum analyzer, signal generator, etc.).
• Active or interim DoD Secret clearance, and ability to maintain it throughout employment.
• Reports onsite to NSWC Dahlgren, up to full time, depending on client needs.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in areas of electrical engineering, E3, EMI, and/or EMC.
• Experience with TE&I of Navy radar, communications, and electronic warfare systems.