Systems Engineer II - TS/SCI Clearance, RF/EMI Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (D

Up to 20% 401k contribution

Above Market Hourly Rates

$3,600 HSA Contribution

6 Weeks Paid Time Off

Company Paid Employee Insurance (Medi/

Job summary

Captivation Software seeks a mid-level systems engineer to assist with daily responsibilities and travel 3x/year for 7-10 days at a time. Candidates must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph and be a U.S. citizen.

The role requires a Bachelor's in an engineering field (or equivalent) and several years of systems engineering experience; Master’s or PhD can substitute for experience. Expect periodic travel and EMI/RF testing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field plus four (4) years of systems engineering experience.
• High School Diploma or GED + four (4) years of general system engineering experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of systems engineering experience.
• PhD may substitute for three years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience with coding Python and Visual Basic for applications.
• Strong experience applying RF theory to EMI testing of 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).
• Formulating and documenting test plans.
• Draft and issue technical recommendations through formal test reports.
• Specify/review system and component performance requirements to ensure optimal functionality while meeting E3 noise electric field limit.
• Collaborate with internal and external agency stakeholders to support the E3 Program and customer mission requirements

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily responsibilities and travel 3x/year for 7-10 days at a time.

Skills

Python

Visual Basic for Applications

RF testing

EMI testing

RF tools

test plans

technical reports

performance requirements

stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET accredited)

Master's degree substitution for 1 year

PhD substitution for 3 years

High School Diploma + 4 years experience

Tools

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

EMI testing equipment

Job description

Captivation Software seeks a mid-level systems engineer to assist with daily responsibilities and travel 3x/year for 7-10 days at a time. Candidates must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph and be a U.S. citizen.

The role requires a Bachelor's in an engineering field (or equivalent) and several years of systems engineering experience; Master’s or PhD can substitute for experience. Expect periodic travel and EMI/RF testing responsibilities.