Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering Technician (Job ID:4422)

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k with match

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA is hiring a Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to support Naval NSWCDD initiatives.

The role focuses on research, development, and engineering to design RF systems, antennas, and DSP-related applications for military environments. Responsibilities include RF modeling, system integration, drawing development, and technical reviews, with an emphasis on COTS-based modernization and acquisition recommendations.

Qualifications

• Requires Engineering BS from ABET-accredited school.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Project and Excel).
• Experience with SSDS or shipboard systems.
• Ability to perform RF modeling on systems and assemblies and identify improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design systems involving RF components, antennas, and RF distribution.
• Develop RF distribution components and feedlines per specs and standards.
• Design, test, and support RF and DSP applications including RF path analysis and SDR.
• Perform independent analyses of obsolete and emerging hardware and assess impacts on current systems.
• Provide acquisition recommendations based on analyses.
• Support planning, design, implementation and integration of system hardware.
• Create drawing development tasks and conduct technical reviews.
• Perform gap analyses for drawings, systems and documents.
• Provide design modifications using COTS parts for modernization.

Skills

RF modeling

MS Office Suite

Shipboard systems

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering BS

Tools

SSDS

Job description

Position

Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering Technician (Job ID:4422)

Location

Virginia Beach, VA

Job Id

4422

Openings

1

Purpose

• Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate opening for a Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer in Virginia Beach, VA.
• This position is to provide research and development, and engineering efforts to support Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck (NSWCDD) initiatives.

Job Description

• Design systems that's utilize (not limited to) Network devices, switches, routers, antennas, Radio Frequency components, amplifiers, RF filters, etc...
• Design and develop radio frequency distribution components, antennas, and feedlines in accordance with specifications and engineering standards for installations.
• Design, develop, test, and support various digital signal processing and radio frequency applications, such as RF path analysis, SDR applications, and analog and digital signal modifications.
• Perform independent analysis on obsolete and emerging hardware that assesses the impact of those scenarios on current systems.
• Provide acquisition recommendations based on independent analyses.
• Support the planning, designing, implementation, and integration of systems hardware components.
• Perform drawing development tasks and technical reviews.
• Perform gap analysis for various technical drawings, systems, and documents.
• Provide design modifications based on Commercial Off the Shelf (COTs) components for obsolete parts and for modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have a Engineering BS degree from an ABET accredited school and at least 3 years of experience.
• Must have experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (I.e., Project and Excel).
• Must have experience working with SSDS or shipboard systems.
• Must be able to perform RF modeling systems, subsystems, and assemblies and suggest improvements or finding problem areas.

Desired Qualifications

• 7 plus years of experience with SSDS, Navy, and/or shipboard systems, preferred.

Security Requirements

• Must have an Active Secret Security clearance and base access requirements.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel required.
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in an office, industrial, or shipboard environment.
• Be able to lift and move materials not to exceed the guidelines set for one-man lift.
• Must be able to perform site surveys and carry a laptop computer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie's commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Benefits

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Pay Range

$85,000 - $110,000 per year