System Engineer

Optimus Technology, Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health, dental, and vision package

Company funded HRA

401k company contributions

Employer paid group term life insurance

Tuition assistance and career development

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Company outings, giveaways & more

Job summary

Optimus Technology, Inc. seeks a Systems Engineer to apply systems engineering principles across all life cycle phases. Responsibilities include engaging with government entities, ensuring technical integrity, and managing multiple technical process areas defined by ISO/IEC15288.

The ideal candidate should have experience with coding in Python and Visual Basic, as well as strong RF testing skills. The position includes benefits like a premium health package, 401k contributions, and ample paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience with coding Python and Visual Basic for applications.
• Strong experience in applying RF theoretical and academic knowledge.
• Familiar with RF tools and components.

Skills

Coding Python

Visual Basic for applications

EMI testing

RF tools (network analyzers, signal generators)

Test plans formulation

Technical recommendations through formal test reports

Collaboration with stakeholders

Travel flexibility

Job 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. 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 - Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal;

Project Process Area - Project Planning, Project Assessment and Control, Decision Management, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, and Measurement;

Enterprise (Organizational Project-Enabling) Process Area - Project Portfolio Management, Infrastructure Management, Lifecycle Model Management, Human Resource Management, and Quality Management;

Agreement Process Area - Acquisition and Supply.

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

Desired Skills:

Preferred but not required to have experience in electromagnetic compatibility testing, electromagnetic interference mitigation, and /or antenna calibration.

Optimus Technology is a SDVO (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned) small business founded in 2010. We are known for our exceptionally talented group of Engineers and Technical experts with superior knowledge and experience in Cyber Technologies and the latest technology trends. Our dedication in pairing the right Optimus Technologist with the right customer solution is at the core of our Partnership commitment and critical to the performance and satisfaction of our employees, the pinnacle of the Optimus culture.

Why us?

• Premium health, dental, and vision package
• Company funded HRA
• 401k company contributions
• Employer paid group term life insurance policy
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Company outings, giveaways & more

Optimus practices a policy of non-discrimination and is fully committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender, race, religion, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit based factor.