RF & Electromagnetic Effects Engineer for Advanced Defense

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

Job summary

GTS in Dahlgren, VA seeks an RF/Electromagnetic Effects Engineer to lead design, analysis, and testing of RF-enabled weapons systems. You will address EMC/EMI, E3, and HERO across the lifecycle from design through fielding, collaborating with engineers and government stakeholders.

The role emphasizes RF modeling, subsystem integration, and development of mitigation strategies, with emphasis on safety, performance, and qualification testing across naval and aerial platforms.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in RF/electromagnetic engineering.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or Physics.
• Strong analytical and systems engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze RF environments affecting weapon system performance and survivability.
• Develop mitigation strategies for EMI/EMC issues.
• Conduct RF modeling, analysis, and system performance assessments.
• Support RF subsystem integration including antennas, transmitters, receivers, and RF datalinks.
• Design, develop, and test prototype systems.
• Evaluate E3 requirements including EMI/EMC, EMV, EMP, lightning and grounding.

Job description

GTS in Dahlgren, VA seeks an RF/Electromagnetic Effects Engineer to lead design, analysis, and testing of RF-enabled weapons systems. You will address EMC/EMI, E3, and HERO across the lifecycle from design through fielding, collaborating with engineers and government stakeholders.

The role emphasizes RF modeling, subsystem integration, and development of mitigation strategies, with emphasis on safety, performance, and qualification testing across naval and aerial platforms.