Mid Electrical Engineer

Jobtailor; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Dahlgren, VA seeks an RF/DE researcher to design, develop, test targets for Directed Energy systems. You will collaborate with defense sector teams and support Navy engineering contracts, requiring a secret clearance.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab and field testing, signal processing, and knowledge of high-power RF, with opportunities to influence future system development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with hands-on RF design and testing experience.
• 3+ years designing, developing, testing, and evaluating RF sensors and antennas.
• Experience with microwave signal generation and test equipment.
• Experience with digital signal processing.
• Experience in laboratory and field testing from goals to data analysis.
• Experience working with land, sea, or air platforms.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Experience supporting Navy or Armed Forces engineering contracts.
• Knowledge of high-power microwave and high-power RF.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, procure, fabricate, and test targets for Directed Energy solutions.
• Develop targets and target sets for test and evaluation.
• Determine target effects for performance specs for future systems.
• Support design and development of advanced weapon systems for complex environments.
• Collaborate with the Global Defense Sector to advance warfighter capabilities.
• Conduct R&D in Directed Energy, test and evaluation, and electrical engineering.
• Perform comprehensive lab and field testing and data analysis.
• Work with land, sea, and air vehicles.

Skills

RF Sensor Design

Microwave Signal Generation

Digital Signal Processing

Laboratory and Field Testing

Secret Clearance

Navy/Armed Forces Contracts

Target Design and Evaluation

High-Power Microwave

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

Test Equipment

Signal Processing Tools

Job description

• Research, design, procure, fabricate, and test new and novel targets for Directed Energy solutions
• Research, design, procure, and develop targets and target sets for test and evaluation purposes
• Determine target effects for development of performance specifications for future system development
• Support the design and development of advanced weapon systems for complex environments
• Advance future state-of-the-art personnel and shipboard defense capabilities
• Conduct basic and applied research in Directed Energy, test and evaluation, and electrical and electronics engineering
• Collaborate with the Global Defense Sector to develop defensive capabilities for warfighters

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in the design, development, testing, and evaluation of a wide variety of RF sensors or antennas
• 3+ years of experience conducting basic and applied research on commercial and non-commercial electronic and electrical systems, subsystems, or components
• Experience in microwave signal generation and test equipment
• Experience with digital signal processing
• Experience in all aspects of laboratory and field testing, including setting test goals, developing test methodologies, organizing and conducting tests, reducing test data, and analyzing results
• Experience with land, sea, and air vehicles
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
• Experience researching, designing, or procuring land, sea, or air targets and conducting test and evaluation activities with them
• Experience supporting the Navy or other Armed Forces engineering support contracts
• Knowledge of high-power microwave and high-power radio frequencies

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in the design, development, and testing of RF sensors and antennas, with a strong foundation in Directed Energy solutions and electrical engineering principles. Capable of conducting comprehensive research and evaluation for advanced weapon systems and defense capabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• RF Sensor Design
• Microwave Signal Generation
• Digital Signal Processing
• Laboratory and Field Testing
• Secret Clearance

Hard Skills

• Directed Energy Research
• Electrical Engineering
• Test Methodology Development
• Data Analysis
• Target Design and Evaluation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Industry Keywords

• High-Power Microwave
• High-Power Radio Frequencies
• Defense Capabilities
• Warfighter Support
• Navy Engineering Support

Tools & Technologies

• Test Equipment
• Signal Processing Tools