Radio Frequency (RF) Measurement Engineer - 21684

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Date: Dec 8, 2024

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, Maryland, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 21684 

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $101,448.00 - $140,000.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

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. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

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Summary

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Measurement Engineer to provide support in our Annapolis Junction, MD office. As an RF measurement engineer, you will work with other RF wireless/measurement engineers to perform lab and field measurements for a US Government customer. You will be required to collect, process, analyze, and clearly and effectively communicate/display the data collected to support electromagnetic interference (EMI)/ Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) analyses. You will be required to document the approach, methodology, results, conclusions and recommendations in briefings and reports. There are also opportunities for improving upon existing tools or developing new automated/software tools to optimize efficiency and standardization of RF collection methods.

 

Anticipated start date April 2025.

 

Work is performed on site in our Annapolis Junction, MD offices. Some travel will also be required to locations within he US and overseas to perform field measurements.

 

HII's expertise in wireless communication includes 50+ years of performing RF Engineering for DoD, gov. agencies, and commercially both in the US and overseas, analyzing, and formatting spectrum data, including frequency assignment, spectrum certification, LiDAR, and other geo-referenced data. Our Scientists and Engineers support diverse tasks such as spectrum forensics and deconfliction, testing for coverage amid urban clutter, and antenna site planning. HII's RESED team offers opportunities from projects supporting international satellite coordination in space to countering IEDs. Our work is increasingly important in a world that depends on well-coordinated, interference-free spectrum access.

What you will do

  • The primary responsibilities will be to perform radio frequency engineering testing and measurements in support of electromagnetic compatibility assessments for space and terrestrial systems.
  • Duties will include planning, developing, executing, analyzing, and documenting measurements involving spectrum-dependent systems and associated components. Examples include but are not limited to: antenna pattern and frequency response measurements; active and passive component characterization; electromagnetic environment monitoring; bench testing; and diagnosing and resolving radio frequency interference problems.
  • Provide technical guidance and oversight to entry level technical staff and may act as a technical lead for limited aspects of a project.
  • Provide independent interaction with customers and provides input to project managers on programmatic and technical deliverables under guidance of more senior technical personnel.  
  • Provide input and support to intra-organizational proposal development efforts. May have some exposure to and provide some input to inter-organizational technical and business development activities. 

What we are looking for

  • 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.
  • Bachelor’s degree must be from an accredited college or university. Degree(s) must be in engineering, physics, computer science, mathematics or a related discipline.
  • A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in a background in one or more of the following: electromagnetic compatibility/radio frequency interference (RFI) testing and analysis, RF measurements & testing, antenna systems, radiation hazard assessments, terrestrial and space communications systems.
  • Demonstrated command of engineering principles, methods, and techniques in RF engineering/spectrum measurements & testing
  • Advanced knowledge of relevant tools, equipment, hardware, and software.
  • Effective customer and organizational level communication, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with MATLAB, Visualize and ArcGIS beneficial. 
  • Clearance: Have an active TOP SECRET security clearance with ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph.

Bonus points for

  • An Active TS/SCI with polygraph is preferred with a Single Scope Background Investigation being less than five years old

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.

 

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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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.