Systems Engineer 2 (Travel Required) – RF/Python

Captivation Software; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 20% 401k contribution

$3,600 HSA Contribution

6 Weeks Paid Time Off

Company-paid Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

AD&D

Job summary

Captivation Software is seeking a mid-level systems engineer to assist with daily responsibilities, with travel of 3x per year for 7-10 days each trip. The role requires currently holding a Top Secret/SCI clearance with favorable polygraph and U.S.

citizenship. Qualifications include a four-year engineering degree with four years of systems engineering experience, or alternatives per the listings; knowledge of RF theory and EMI testing, plus experience with RF tools and test documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field + 4 years of systems engineering experience.
• High School Diploma or GED + 4 years of general system engineering experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of systems engineering experience.
• PhD may substitute for three years of systems engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Python

VBA

RF theory

EMI testing

RF tools

Test plans

Test reports

Requirements specification

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

HS Diploma or GED + 4 yrs experience

Master's substitution for 1 year

PhD substitution for 3 years

Tools

RF measurement instruments

EMI testing equipment

Job description

Build to something to be proud of.

Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Description

Captivation Software is looking for a mid level systems engineer who will assist with daily responsibilities and be able to travel 3x/year for 7-10 days at a time.

Requirements

Security Clearance:

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus four (4) year 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.

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

Desired Skills:

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

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

Benefits

• Annual Salary: $130,000 – $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
• Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
• Above Market Hourly Rates
• $3,600 HSA Contribution
• 6 Weeks Paid Time OffCompany Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D