High Power Microwave (HPM) Engineer

Systems Planning and Analysis

$170K — $210K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in engineering, scientific, or technical discipline
  • 10 years experience in high powered microwave system design and analysis
  • 5 years experience with high powered microwave source testing
  • 5 years experience in laboratory and field-testing methodologies
  • DoD Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior support for High Power Microwave systems to Naval Sea Systems Command
  • Perform trade-off analysis and technology assessments for HPM systems
  • Conduct detailed simulations for shipboard HPM system designs
  • Analyze applicability of research for directed energy weapon missions
  • Infuse advanced technology into US Navy surface ships

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus upon hire
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

You will provide senior High Power Microwave (HPM) support to a critical organization in the Naval Sea Systems Command and support the ongoing development, testing, and fielding of HPM systems. You will perform trade-off analysis, assessments of new technology, and detailed simulation of candidate designs for current and future shipboard HPM systems. You will expertly analyze applicability of HPM S&T research for appropriate DE weapon missions and infusing advanced technology into US Navy surface ships.

You can expect to work primarily from the DC or Dahlgren, VA area. "Sign-on bonus upon hire."

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline;
  • Ten (10) years of experience in designing, developing, implementing, testing, and analyzing high powered, pulsed power driven microwave systems. Experience in performing high voltage component design and associated simulation. Experience in performing trade-off analysis, assessments of new technology, and detailed simulation of candidate designs. Experience with vacuum electronic and microwave tube design and test;
  • Five (5) years of experience with HPM source testing and evaluation;
  • Five (5) years of experience in laboratory and field-testing, including setting test goals, developing test methodologies, organizing and conducting tests, reducing test data, and analyzing results;
  • DoD Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility and the ability to maintain clearance throughout employment.

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $170,000.00/Yr. - USD $210,000.00/Yr.

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