Radio-Frequency Engineer

GStek, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GStek, Inc. is seeking a contractor to support the US Navy SESEF program at its Virginia Beach site, performing RF engineering, system design, and real-time test analysis in an on-site environment.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in electronics/RF, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Travel to other test facilities may be required. This is a full-time exempt position with a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) required.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
• Minimum 5 years in electronics, RF engineering, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• RF/Microwave/Communication system design and development.
• Conduct test, evaluation, and data analysis of communications and related systems.
• Aid in design, test, integration, and production of new RF systems.
• Organize field surveys for testing instrumentation and audits.
• Develop sustainment plans and test procedures for manuals.
• Participate in small-team projects related to new product development.

Skills

RF engineering

Electrical engineering

C++/Java software

Travel to test facilities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Job description

Location

Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek Fort Story, Virginia Beach (onsite only)

Type

Full-time Salaried Exempt

Salary

Commensurate with experience, training, and education ($80,000 - $110,000+)

Job Description

This opening is a contractor position supporting the US Navys Shipboard Electronic Systems Evaluation Facility (SESEF), which is part of the Naval Sea Systems Command (Navsea). SESEFs mission is to provide electromagnetic test and evaluation services to afloat and shore commands for the development of new and upgraded systems, to validate system performance following new construction and overhaul, and to provide real-time assessments of materiel readiness in an operational environment. We have several open-water test sites around the world, but this position is for our onsite operations at our Virginia Beach location. Our lead test facility provides essential services to the US Navy, Coast Guard, and Military Sealift Command activities as well as allied foreign navies. The overall mission for this position is to provide the US Navy and DoD engineering teams with a dependable and technically capable source for real-time comparative signal generation and analysis in an operational environment. Specific objectives of the SESEF Program include design, integration, installation, and testing of numerous shipboard warfare systems via over-the-air electromagnetic testing, including Antenna Radiation Patterns, Communication systems, Data links, Electronic Warfare, Radio Direction Finding systems, and radars. Our program supports the Fleet forces at numerous US/international homeports as well as mobile test platforms to support shipyard installations and Coast Guard units at various locations.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a US government security clearance.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) college or university.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in electronics, RF engineering, communication systems, digital signal processing.
• Understanding of RF test equipment (Signal analyzers, generators, oscilloscopes, RF power meters, etc.)
• Experience installing or maintaining waveguide, low-loss coax cables, and antennas.
• Exposure to design, repair, and analysis of electronic systems.
• Exposure to C++ and Java software development.
• Able to travel periodically to other test facilities across the US and overseas.
• Able to obtain a US Passport.

Responsibilities

• RF/Microwave/Communication system design/development.
• Conduct test, evaluation, and data analysis of Communications, Electronic Warfare, Radar, SIGINT, and other electronic systems.
• Aid in the design, test and evaluation, integration, and production of new RF systems (cradle to grave development).
• Organize and conduct field surveys for testing instrumentation, equipment installations, technical surveillance, audits, and assessments.
• Develop sustainment plans and test procedures to incorporate into new or current user manuals.
• Participate in small-team projects and related activities related to new product development.

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Bending, stooping, and sitting
• Walking or standing for prolonged periods
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, horizontally and vertically
• Requires near vision acuity to review written documentation
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally/written among many team members
• Manual dexterity to operate a telephone and keyboard.