J-PRIMES Senior Threat Simulation Engineer

Reliance Test & Technology; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Test & Technology, LLC is seeking a Senior Threat Simulation Engineer at Eglin AFB, FL to lead RF threat emulation and complex measurements in controlled facilities. The role requires expertise in RF simulators, waveform validation, and emission verification within a secure environment.

The candidate will program and operate unique threat environment generators, analyze emitter data, and ensure test fidelity while staying current with EW techniques and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an Associates Degree in Electronics with 10+ years’ direct RF experience.
• 3+ years operating and programming RF systems for threat simulation and testing.
• Experience enabling RF test environments including radar/ECM generation and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Support and conduct technical activities to achieve the J-PRIMES test mission including RADAR target and ECM generation.
• Provide SME on RF threat test and measurement techniques for installed system tests.
• Translate intelligence data into threat laydown and emitter specs.
• Design and implement instrumentation setups to capture real-time RF emissions.

Skills

Threat emulation

RF testing

Waveform analysis

EMI/EMC measurements

RCS measurements

Antenna patterns

Electronic Warfare

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Associates Degree in Electronics

Tools

OPANA software

RF systems

Instrumentation setup

Job description

Job Title

J-PRIMES Senior Threat Simulation Engineer

# of Hires Needed

1

Security Clearance Required

Top Secret

Work Location

Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Exemption Type

Exempt

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Category

Hourly/Annual Rate

SENIOR THREAT SIMULATION ENGINEER

MGTF

J-PRIMES, Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Open Position Request Number R-RR-26

CLASSIFICATION: Senior Threat Simulation Engineer

GRADE: Exempt, Full-time

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Candidate must be able to w ork independently to resolve moderately difficult tasks with occasional support and consultation with senior level personnel.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Support and conduct technical activities required to achieve the J-PRIMES test mission including RADAR target and ECM generation, threat emitter simulation, EMI measurements, EMC measurements/testing, RADAR cross section (RCS) measurement, communication/navigation noise floor measurement, GPS testing, and antenna pattern measurements.
• Provide subject matter expertise on RF threat test and measurement techniques and methods applicable to installed system test and component level configurations.
• Provide RF threat subject matter expertise to convert Electronic Warfare database intelligence data into test specific threat laydown and emitter specifications.
• Familiarity with OPANA software is desired.
• Validate emission waveforms by comparison with intelligence data descriptions and sources.
• Program, set up, operate, and maintain unique complex threat environment generators to meet test specific threat requirements.
• Design and implement complex instrumentation set-ups to capture real time RF emissions on installed system test sources, component level sources, and actual threat systems as available.
• Analyze emitter waveform data to validate the test provides threat representative emission.
• Maintain awareness/cognizance of current and emerging test and data collection techniques for Electronic Warfare.

Job Requirements

OTHER DUTIES

Additional duties may be assigned in support of other J-PRIMES functions as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Associates Degree in Electronics with 10+ years’ direct experience with RF simulators and three (3) years’ experience operating and programming RF systems.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Must meet requirements to operate in enhanced security environments. All selected candidates must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation and drug test as a condition of placement into this position.Supports E-OMS operational objectives. Promotes company Safety, Quality, Environmental, Security and Administrative policies; supports Process Improvement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The majority of work is in an environmentally controlled control room or maintenance room environment with occasional work in an aircraft hangar, and/or anechoic chamber(s).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Required to lift loads as heavy as 75 pounds. Position requires crawling, bending, stooping, and working in various awkward positions.

Note

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

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All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local laws or protected class.

Reliance Test & Technology, LLC maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Any person with a disability needing special accommodation for the application process please contact Human Resources.

Applicants must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain the proper US DoD issued security clearance, which requires US Citizenship. Security clearance eligibility may be discussed during the interview phase. Employment and start date are contingent upon the candidate receiving the required US DoD issued interim security clearance.