Electrical Engineer

Darkblade Systems; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and intelligence is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to support advanced RF technologies. This role includes working with complex RF systems and requires a BA/BS degree along with current Top Secret clearance. You will be part of a team addressing cross-domain threats through innovative research and development.

Benefits

401(k) with company matching

Medical insurance

Flexible Spending

Vision insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Current Top Secret with SCI Clearance required.
• 0-3 years of experience expected.
• Ability to work with RF technologies and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Work on RF technologies related to UAV and land-based sensors.
• Support design investigations and component testing.
• Collaborate with engineers to rectify discrepancies.

Skills

Knowledge of analog or digital circuits

Low-level software development skills

Experience with RF test equipment

Design and integration of embedded devices

Troubleshooting circuits

Education

BA/BS in Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Darkblade Systems, a CIS Secure company, is a trusted provider of specialized capabilities to priority programs within the defense and intelligence communities, delivering scientific, engineering, technical, operational support and training services. Darkblade strives to be a business that puts people first: clients, colleagues, employees, and teammates. Our cleared personnel are experts in the operationalization and deployment of new and emerging technologies.

We're seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to support the replication, exploitation, and analysis of commercial threats program. This program provides engineering support to counter growing multi- and cross-domain threats and research and development of RF/EW-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Work on state-of-the-art technologies like RF transmitters, RF receivers, FPGAs, RF amplifiers, and digital circuits applicable to UAV and land-based sensors.
• Apply techniques of RF test and characterization of components and circuits
• Support engineers in design investigations, product replication and development process
• Perform basic research, testing / debugging, performance validation, quality control, and deployment.
• Support research and development of UAS and C-UAS devices and software.
• Perform fundamental investigation(s), evaluation(s), application(s), and design implementation(s) of new and diverse technologies across multiple applications.
• Knowledge or experience with analog or digital circuits and devices.
• Experience with low-level software development like Fortran, C/C++, Assembly.
• Experience in the use of RF test equipment like network and spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, mixed signal generators, Power meters.
• Experience with design and integration of embedded devices.
• Collaborate with engineers and peers assigned to projects to rectify discrepancies in design and/or documentation.
• Able to Troubleshoot circuits and perform repairs as necessary.

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• This position operates on a standard 8 hour schedule 9 - 5 pm Monday - Friday.

TRAVEL:

• N/A

Qualifications

CLEARANCE:

• Current Top Secret with SCI Clearance. *This position is not open to clearance sponsorship or reactivation.*

EDUCATION:

• BA/BS in Computer Engineering or related field and 0-3 years of experience.

CERTIFICATION(S):

• N/A

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge or experience with analog or digital circuits and devices.
• Experience with low-level software development like Fortran, C/C++, Assembly.
• Experience in the use of RF test equipment like network and spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, mixed signal generators, Power meters.
• Experience with design and integration of embedded devices.
• Collaborate with engineers and peers assigned to projects to rectify discrepancies in design and/or documentation.
• Able to Troubleshoot circuits and perform repairs as necessary.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of various modulation formats in communication.
• Low level embedded design experience.
• Experience with design and integration of electronics on (UAS) Unmanned Aerial Systems, RCIED, or Water born IEDs.
• Experience with tools/skill sets including Software Defined Radios (RTL-SDR, HackRF or similar), RFID, and (NFC) Near-field communication.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At CIS Secure and its associated companies, Intrepid Solutions and Services and Darkblade Systems, we believe in promoting fair and transparent pay practices. We are committed to disclosing the compensation range for transparency and to set clear expectations for all applicants for this posting. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary for the advertised job, promotion, or transfer opportunity. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on various factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, education, geographic location, as well as internal equity, and alignment to market data.

Job Type: Full-time (onsite)

Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Vision insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay

Darkblade Systems, a CIS Secure company, 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.

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• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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