RF Engineer (Job ID:4684)

Valkyrie Enterprises Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life and disability insurance

401k with match

Education reimbursement

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking an RF Engineer to support the design, development, and test and evaluation of radio frequency demonstrator and prototype systems for high-frequency radar programs in Norfolk, VA. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support RF system integration, field operations, testing, and deployment, evaluate performance, and recommend technical improvements.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering and at

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of RF design, development, deployment or RF measurement/testing experience.
• Experience supporting RF test and evaluation activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, deployment, and maintenance of RF test and evaluation equipment for HF radar projects.
• Assist with planning and executing RF-related field operations.
• Evaluate system performance and recommend design improvements to enhance functionality.
• Utilize CAE tools to support design, analysis, and testing activities.
• Support integration across hardware and software to ensure overall system performance.
• Review design proposals and technical documentation for feasibility and application.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including test procedures and system reports.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support system development, testing, and deployment.
• Provide guidance to junior personnel as needed.

Skills

RF design

RF testing

RF measurement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Two (2) years RF experience

Job description

Position: RF Engineer (Job ID:4684)

Location: Norfolk, VA

Job Id: 4684

# of Openings: 1

Purpose

• Valkyrie is seeking an RF Engineer to support the design, development, and test and evaluation of radio frequency (RF) demonstrator and prototype systems for high-frequency (HF) radar programs in Norfolk, VA.
• The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support RF system integration, field operations, testing, and deployment, evaluate performance, and recommend technical improvements.

Job Description

• Support the development, acquisition, deployment, and maintenance of RF test and evaluation equipment for HF radar projects.
• Assist with the planning and execution of RF-related field operations.
• Evaluate system performance and recommend design improvements to enhance functionality and resolve technical issues.
• Utilize computer-aided engineering tools to support design, analysis, and testing activities.
• Support integration efforts across hardware and software systems to ensure overall system performance.
• Participate in the review of design proposals, specifications, and technical documentation to assess feasibility and application.
• Assist in developing and maintaining technical documentation, including test procedures, installation guides, and system reports.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support system development, testing, and deployment activities.
• Provide support and guidance to junior personnel as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related scientific discipline and Two (2) or more years of professional experience in RF design, development, or deployment, or RF measurement, testing, and evaluation.

Desired Requirements

• Master's degree preferred.

Security Requirements

• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance and the ability to maintain clearance.
• Must maintain clearance eligibility to access military facilities, Naval shipyards, and private shipyards.

Travel Requirements

• Must be willing and able to support CONUS and OCONUS travel for system installation, field testing, integration, troubleshooting, and technical support.
• If the position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, the 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 at https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work in an office, laboratory, industrial, or shipboard environment.
• Must be able to lift and move materials not to exceed the guidelines established for a one-person lift.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

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

• Medical/dental/vision options
• Company paid life and disability insurances
• 401k with match
• Education reimbursement
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)

Pay Range: $80,000 - $97,000 per year