System Engineer L1 - TS/SCI with Poly required

Emtakllc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emtakllc in Annapolis Junction, MD is seeking a cleared Systems Engineer L1 with TS/SCI FS Poly to support full lifecycle systems engineering and EMI testing in a mission environment.

You will apply systems engineering across lifecycle phases, develop test plans, perform EMI/E3 testing, review system performance to meet E3 limits, use RF tools (spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators), and interface with government stakeholders; travel ~3x/year.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI [Poly if needed].
• Experience with Python and/or Visual Basic.
• Strong RF background (EMI, antennas, propagation, components).
• Experience with test planning and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering across lifecycle phases (Concept → Retirement).
• Support ISO/IEC 15288 process areas.
• Perform EMI/E3 testing (HF/VHF/UHF unintended emissions).
• Develop test plans and deliver formal technical reports.
• Define/review system performance to meet E3 electric field limits.
• Use RF tools (spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators).
• Interface with government stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Travel ~3x/year (7–10 days).

Skills

Python

Visual Basic

RF engineering

Test planning

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or related

ISO/IEC 15288 coursework

HS/GED + 4 yrs Systems Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Job description

System Engineer L1 - TS/SCI with Poly required

• Annapolis Junction, MD

Job Title: Systems Engineer L1 – TS/SCI FS Poly
Location: [Onsite]

Overview: Seeking a cleared Systems Engineer with RF/E3 experience supporting full lifecycle systems engineering and EMI testing in a mission environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply systems engineering across lifecycle phases (Concept → Retirement)
• Support ISO/IEC 15288 process areas
• Perform EMI/E3 testing (HF/VHF/UHF unintended emissions)
• Develop test plans and deliver formal technical reports
• Define/review system performance to meet E3 electric field limits
• Use RF tools (spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators)
• Interface with government stakeholders and senior leadership
• Travel ~3x/year (7–10 days)

Required:

• Active TS/SCI [Poly if needed]
• Experience with Python and/or Visual Basic
• Strong RF background (EMI, antennas, propagation, components)
• Experience with test planning and technical documentation

Education/Experience (one required):

• Bachelor’s (Engineering or related) + 1 yr Systems Engineering

OR

• Bachelor’s + 12 credits in ISO/IEC 15288 process areas

OR

• HS/GED + 4 yrs Systems Engineering experience

Nice to Have:

• EMC testing, EMI mitigation, antenna calibration