RF Test Engineer, Radar Systems, Travel Required *

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 62,444 - 88,124; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking an RF Test Engineer to perform system integration and testing for radar systems. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include technical planning and collaborating with lab facilities, with up to 25% travel required. Competitive salary range from $62,444 to $88,124 is offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Hands-on test, integration, and verification support across lab facilities.
• Basic understanding of RF radiation hazards.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning and system integration for total systems.
• Conduct functional and timeline analyses.
• Collaborate with lab facilities to support test execution.

Skills

RF chain analysis

Radar system performance analysis

Test execution

MATLAB

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Generators

Job description

Overview

RF Test Engineer, Radar Systems, Travel Required at Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII). This role resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division.

Job Details

• Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH (on-site with travel)


• Travel: Up to 25% (mostly CONUS). Deployment times typically two to three weeks.


• Employment Type: Full-Time / Exempt


• Security Clearance: Secret required to start; TS/SCI may be required to obtain through advanced checks


• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology


• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses span test, installation, and operation levels.


• Properly employ test assets in dynamic, customer-driven tests; conduct functional and timeline analyses.


• Demonstrate deep understanding of testing philosophies and methodologies within an agile testing environment.


• Collaborate with lab facilities to support test execution, data collection, and reporting as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or 0 years with a Master's degree in a related field.


• Interest in Radar or Electronic Warfare System design and/or testing.


• Experience with RF chain analysis and radar system performance analysis and all aspects of test execution.


• Interest in EW and Radar Signal Processing Techniques, Sensor System Integration and Test, and tools for Electronic Warfare and Radar Performance Analysis (e.g., MATLAB).


• Hands-on test, integration, and verification support across lab facilities with skills in algorithms, software, hardware, and networking.


• Minimum 2 years' experience with RF test support equipment in lab and field use (e.g., Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators).


• Basic understanding of hazards associated with RF radiation.


• Ability to contribute to technical publications by developing test plans, procedures, and reports.


• Ability to provide technical and functional leadership by identifying risk.


• Willingness to travel for extended periods; deployment typically two to three weeks.


• Physical ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs; able to work outside in adverse weather.


• Up to 25% travel, mostly CONUS.

Clearance

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with advanced security checks


• Secret clearance minimum to start

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

Compensation

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on role location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division considers factors including role function, candidate education or training, work experience, and key skills. Salary range: $62,444.00 - $88,124.00.

EEO and Assistance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] or call 1-844-849-8463; press #3 for HII Mission Technologies. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this address.