Position SummaryThe Electrical Engineer provides technical and engineering support services for Air Combat Electronics program office at NAVAIR (PMA-209). Candidates should have experience with software designed radios with Embedded COMSEC, anti-jam, and SATCOM waveforms. Work products include review of ECPs / CDRL documents. Draft technical white papers and platform integration plans. Test ARC-210 radios capabilities provided with Collins radio and RCU software releases.
ResponsibilitiesEngineering and Development:- Investigate, analyze, design, develop, implement, test, and evaluate military weapons systems using advanced engineering principles and tools.
- Ensure designs meet operational requirements, addressing both functional and performance specifications.
- Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and methodologies for optimal system integration and performance.
Technical Documentation and Analysis:- Review and prepare detailed engineering and technical analyses, change proposals, feasibility studies, and other technical documentation.
- Develop technical reports that provide recommendations for design modifications, system improvements, or resource allocations.
Systems Integration and Testing:- Perform critical systems integration to ensure seamless interaction between components and subsystems.
- Lead quality assurance testing, troubleshooting, and validation to maintain compliance with performance standards.
- Recommend and prepare inputs for test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria, ensuring thorough evaluation of system functionality.
Process Improvement:- Develop and standardize processes by writing detailed procedures, work instructions, and design practice criteria.
- Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and accuracy.
Performance Evaluation:- Evaluate technical specifications, ensuring alignment with stringent military standards and performance requirements.
- Analyze performance metrics to identify risks, resolve technical challenges, and enhance system reliability and functionality.
Required Education- Bachelor of Science Degree in Math, Physics, Computer Science, or an Engineering Discipline. A four-year ABET accredited Engineering Degree is preferred.
Required Experience- Minimum of six (6) years of experience in an Engineering role.
Preferred Experience:- Three (3) years of experience with Navy Test and Evaluation Planning and execution preferred.
- Three (3) or more years of experience in Electronics Countermeasure Systems.
- Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Familiar with the Department of Defense (DOD) System Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process.
- Familiar with Naval Test Procedures.
- Proficiency in MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Power Point.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.Must work onsite 100% of the time at NAVAIR, located Lexington Park, Maryland.Starting salary range between $129,000.00 to $160,000.00 annually. 
