Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering Technician (Job ID:4422)

Valkyrie Enterprises

$85K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution with at least 3 years of experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Project and Excel.
  • Experience with Shipboard Systems or SSDS (Ship Self-Defense System).
  • Ability to perform RF modeling and identify areas for improvement.
  • Active Secret Security clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Design systems incorporating network devices, antennas, RF components, and more.
  • Develop RF distribution components and antennas according to engineering specifications.
  • Test and support RF applications including path analysis and signal modifications.
  • Conduct independent analyses on outdated and new hardware impacting existing systems.
  • Make acquisition recommendations from comprehensive evaluations.
  • Assist in planning, designing, and integrating systems hardware components.
  • Develop technical drawings and conduct reviews for design accuracy.
  • Perform gap analysis on technical drawings and system documentation.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • 401k plan with matching contributions.
  • Education reimbursement for professional development.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Full Job Description
Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering Technician

Purpose:
  • Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate opening for a Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer in Virginia Beach, VA.
  • This position is to provide research and development, and engineering efforts to support Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck (NSWCDD) initiatives.

Job Description:
  • Design systems that's utilize (not limited to) Network devices, switches, routers, antennas, Radio Frequency components, amplifiers, RF filters, etc...
  • Design and develop radio frequency distribution components, antennas, and feedlines in accordance with specifications and engineering standards for installations.
  • Design, develop, test, and support various digital signal processing and radio frequency applications, such as RF path analysis, SDR applications, and analog and digital signal modifications.
  • Perform independent analysis on obsolete and emerging hardware that assesses the impact of those scenarios on current systems.
  • Provide acquisition recommendations based on independent analyses.
  • Support the planning, designing, implementation, and integration of systems hardware components.
  • Perform drawing development tasks and technical reviews.
  • Perform gap analysis for various technical drawings, systems, and documents.
  • Provide design modifications based on Commercial Off the Shelf (COTs) components for obsolete parts and for modernization initiatives.

Qualifications:
  • Must have a Engineering BS degree from an ABET accredited school and at least 3 years of experience.
  • Must have experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (I.e., Project and Excel).
  • Must have experience working with SSDS or shipboard systems.
  • Must be able to perform RF modeling systems, subsystems, and assemblies and suggest improvements or finding problem areas.

Desired Qualifications:
  • 7 plus years of experience with SSDS, Navy, and/or shipboard systems, preferred.

Security Requirements:
  • Must have an Active Secret Security clearance and base access requirements.

Travel Requirements:
  • Minimal travel required.
  • If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )

Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to work in an office, industrial, or shipboard environment.
  • Be able to lift and move materials not to exceed the guidelines set for one-man lift.
  • Must be able to perform site surveys and carry a laptop computer.


Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Pay Range: $85,000 - $110,000 per year

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Valkyrie Enterprises

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering Technician (Job ID:4422) jobs: