Test Engineer, Radar Systems - Junior, Senior, Mid - 30154 *

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer, Radar Systems, at Wright Patterson AFB. The role covers planning, system integration, verification, and test execution across RF chains and radar performance analyses in an agile environment.

Responsibilities include hands-on testing, lab support, and contributing to customer releases with test plans and reports. Clearances and physical requirements apply; multiple experience levels are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience with RF and electronic test equipment is expected.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment.
• Plans and arranges labor, schedules, and equipment for testing and evaluation.
• Provides test parameters and defines required tests.
• Captures data and defines changes to testing procedures or equipment.
• Tests all customer samples and performs special tests as needed.

Skills

RF analysis

Radar testing

Testing methods

Lab equipment setup

Data acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF/electronic test equipment

Data acquisition hardware

Job description

Requisition Number: 30154 Required Travel: 0 - 10% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $61,334.00 - $128,804.00 Security Clearance: Secret Level of Experience: Entry Level This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners. Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class.

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified candidate for Test Engineer, Radar Systems. The Test Engineer performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: test, installation, operation, maintenance and sustainability. Properly employs test assets into customer-driven test objectives. Performs functional analysis and timeline analysis. The engineer will present a deep understanding of testing philosophies and methodologies within an agile test environment.

• Tasking includes RF chain analysis and radar system performance analysis, as well as all aspects of test execution.
• Hands-on test, integration, and verification support across lab facilities requiring skills in algorithms, software, hardware, and networking.
• Support technical publications in developing for customer releases test planning, test procedures, and test reports.
• Support technical and functional leadership through the identification of risk.

This position is located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) and is within a commutable distance from Beavercreek, Fairborn, Dayton, and Riverside.

We are hiring across multiple levels and welcome applicants with a range of professional experience. Whether you are early in your career or bring several years of expertise, we encourage you to apply.

Test Engineer Junior - Min $61,334 - Target - $70,127
Test Engieer Mid - Min $79,316 - Target - $101,308
Test Engineer Senior - Min $90,163 - Target - $128,804

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment.
• Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.
• Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed.
• Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.
• Responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter, have the ability to consistently deliver at a high level with minimum supervision and maintain continuous communications with peers and upper management personnel
• Ability to negotiate through conflicting demands for resources and manage time to drive overall organizational success
• Ability to setup and support HITL test equipment, along with test customer setup including interfacing with data acquisition hardware / instrumentation
• Develop requirement for HITL build-up and customer needs
• Familiar with RF and electronic test equipment
• Good analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Must be able and willing to work outside in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 50 lbs.
• CLEARANCE: Secret clearance minimum to start
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with advanced security checks
• Test Engineer Junior - 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.
• Test Engineer Mid - 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Test Engineer Senior - 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with either Radar or Electronic Warfare System design and/or testing desired.

Physical Requirements

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

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

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.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.