R/F Electrical Design Engineer

Davita Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in RF and communications solutions seeks a Senior RF/Electrical Design Engineer. This role involves maintaining and repairing radar and communications systems, ensuring operational readiness through technical analysis and team coordination. Candidates should have extensive experience in mechanical and industrial equipment, with an emphasis on communication systems in maritime settings.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience with mechanical and industrial equipment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary teams for RF solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical activities related to communications maintenance.
• Advise on system requirements and configuration.
• Identify critical parts and diagnose issues.

Skills

Technical Analysis

Communication

Diagnosis

Education

Graduation from Electronic or Electrical Engineering Technology program

Military Technical School

Job description

ATC has an immediate opening for a motivated, Senior RF/Electrical Design Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing organizational, preventative, and intermediate level maintenance on radar and communications equipment, including Commercial Maritime Navigational Radars, RF Hardware, Digital Hardware, Microprocessors, Minicomputers, and peripheral equipment. The role involves occasional travel to local and international sites to install, operate, and ship systems for test events. Managing multiple customer projects and executing tasks on schedule are also key responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

1. Conducting technical activities related to communications maintenance.
2. Advising team members on system requirements, operation, and configuration.
3. Defining communications system requirements and assessing operational and mechanical needs of antennas.
4. Identifying critical parts, diagnosing issues, and replacing damaged components.
5. Representing site interests regarding radio frequency interference.
6. Maintaining control over tools and parts inventory.
7. Diagnosing and making on-the-spot repair decisions.
8. Coordinating with the team to request, order, and prepare repair parts and tools for site visits.

Requirements:

1. 15+ years of experience with mechanical and industrial equipment, including installation, repair, and operation of commercial maritime navigational radars. Network expertise in Fiberoptic, Ethernet, and Rack installation.
2. Ability to develop and analyze technical requirements, assess operational capabilities, and diagnose mechanical issues using various tools.
3. Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams (hardware/firmware/software) to develop advanced RF solutions.
4. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers, management, and peers.
5. Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Desired Skills:

• COMSEC Experience
• Network Engineering Experience
• Program Management Experience

Required Education:

Graduation from an Electronic or Electrical Engineering Technology program at a technical institute (minimum two years), Military Technical School (minimum six months), or 10+ years of technical and program management experience.