Position Description

The RF Engineer will support the RF hardware, software, and supporting equipment design, analysis, and integration and testing for programs of record.

Typical duties:

• Development of RF requirements
• Support/Development of an RF chain
• Knowledge of missile systems desired. System includes missile guidance, RF sensor, controls sections, airframe models, and communication systems.
• Capable in the use of an analytic process to perform tasks
• Use of data and configuration management system as part of completion of duties
• Development of experiment test matrices
• Support technical reviews
• Documentation of design, test procedures and test reports
• Read, interpret, and comprehend electronic schematics and drawings to repair and maintain complex electronic equipment.
• Create and update documentation of all types: schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, assembly diagrams, maintenance logs, standard operating procedures, and instruction manuals, and keep documentation accurate, available, and ready for use as needed.
• Follow standard security and IA procedures.
• Knowledge of Mat lab and ability to use and modify scripts.
• Basic knowledge of Linux environment.
• Capable of obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret security clearance.

Core Skills

• Understand RF signal chains and RF signal analysis
• Knowledge of Radar Systems, Electronic Warfare Systems to include Knowledge of missile guidance, RF sensor, controls sections, airframe models, and communication systems.
• Experience with using lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, Key sight EW threat simulation system, etc.)
• Technical writing (both report writing and brief generation)
• Communication
• Critical Thinking

Minimum Salary

91,000

Maximum Salary

141,000

Our work in leading-edge defense systems, engineering, computer science, electronics, finance, logistics, and contract management provides our Sailors and Marines with the capabilities they need to accomplish their mission and return home safely.

NAVAIR’s culture is as rich and diverse as its people. Civilians work side-by-side with military personnel to accomplish the NAVAIR mission.