RF Systems Engineer Skill Level 2 - (RF, Python, Visual Basic)

Akina, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24 days

11 federal holidays

Healthcare coverage

401k 10% company contribution

Education assistance

Training costs covered

Job summary

Akina, Inc. seeks an RF Systems Engineer Level 2 in Fort Meade, MD, focusing on RF, Python, and Visual Basic. The role applies systems engineering across lifecycle phases and requires TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities include ensuring technical integrity of deliverables across ISO/IEC 15288 process areas, collaborating with government and program staff, creating test plans, and drafting formal recommendations. Travel up to 3 trips per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline with 4 years of systems engineering experience.
• Master’s/PhD substitutions may reduce required experience per policy.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering across Concept to Retirement lifecycle phases.
• Interact with Government on technical considerations and issues.
• Ensure technical integrity and completeness of deliverables across ISO/IEC15288 process areas.

Skills

Python

Visual Basic

RF theory

EMI testing

Test planning

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

4 years systems engineering experience

Tools

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

RF components (amplifiers, filters)

Job description

RF Systems Engineer Skill Level 2 - (RF, Python, Visual Basic)

• Fort Meade, Maryland

RF Systems Engineer Skill Level 2 - (RF, Python, Visual Basic)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 08-8841-SE2
Location: Fort Meade, Maryland

Description:

Applies systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement.

Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts.

Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.

Responsible for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the 25 process areas defined by ISO/IEC15288, including Technical Process Area, Project Process Area, Enterprise (Organizational Project-Enabling) Process Area, and Agreement Process Area.

• Responsibility for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the 25 process areas defined by ISO/IEC15288: Technical Process Area, Project Process Area, Enterprise (Organizational Project-Enabling) Process Area, and Agreement Process Area.

Position Required Skills:

• Experience with coding Python and Visual Basic for applications
• Strong experience in applying RF theoretical and academic knowledge in EMI testing unintended emissions within HF, VHF, and UHF spectrum
• Familiar with RF tools (network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes) and components (amplifiers, filters, isolators, attenuators, terminators, etc.)
• Formulating and documenting test plans
• Draft and issue technical recommendations through formal test reports
• Specify and/or review system and component technical performance requirements to ensure optimal functionality while meeting E3 noise electric field limit
• Collaborate internal and external agency stakeholders to ensure technical support enables the E3 Program and customer mission requirements
• Must be able to travel 3 times per year for 7-10 days at a time

Position Desired Skills:

• Experience in electromagnetic compatibility testing
• Experience in electromagnetic interference mitigation

SE2 Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years of systems engineering experience.

A High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of general system engineering experience (any Process Area) may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.

A Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of systems engineering experience.

A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for three (3) years of systems engineering experience.

Salary Range: $131k-$160k (Annually)

The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.

Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.