Electrical/Computer Engineer IV - Scientific Research Corporation

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Identifies, defines, and solves complex technical problems related to RF systems requirements, design, development, integration, testing and/or fielding which require a high level of ingenuity and innovativeness
* Designs and develops RF distribution components, antennas, and feedlines in accordance with specifications and engineering standards for installation
* Designs, develops, tests, and supports various digital signal processing and radio frequency applications, such as antenna design, RF path analysis, Software Defined Radio (SDR) applications, low noise amplifier, mixers, turner evaluations, receiver, transmitter, digital filtering, analog filtering, and analog and digital signal modifications
* Supports firmware and hardware development languages for embedded system design for microcontrollers, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA’s), System on a Chip (SoC), Platform on a Module (PoM), and single board computers (VME, VPX, PXI, etc.)
* Designs and documents cable assemblies, to include cable lists; fabrication details; material specifications; wire pinouts; length; unique wire number identification; termination points; signal type(s); assembly weight; low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) status; cable label details; and build, inspection, packing and shipping instructions
* Designs and develops printed circuit boards (PCB) and circuit card assemblies (CCA) based on IPC industry standards
* Develops solutions for obsolete components or systems that are end of life (EOL) or otherwise require updates and upgrades
* Provides reverse engineering support for obsolete components
* Develops and delivers complex technical presentations related to RF systems to high-level program management and customers
* Performs extensive research and complex analysis on a major project to enhance the technical and economic development of the product and/or service. Completed reports or studies may be deliverable engineering products to the customer. This includes providing theoretical expertise in one or more of the following areas:


* Radio wave propagation
* Digital signal processing
* RF and/or digital hardware design and integration
* Threat RF systems exploitation
* Communications theory
* Waveform development and modeling
* Electronic Warfare systems
* Provides functional and technical guidance to engineers



MINIMUM SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:


* Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
* Ten (10) years’ of experience working as an Electrical/Electronics Engineer in development, design, and prototyping requirements or
* Ten (10) years’ of experience working as a Computer Engineer in development, design, and prototyping requirements
* Demonstrated expertise developing, testing, and supporting various digital signal processing and Radio Frequency (RF) applications such as antenna design, RF path analysis, Software Defined Radio (SDR) applications, low noise amplifier, mixers, turner evaluations, receiver, transmitter, digital filtering, analog filtering, and analog and digital signal modifications
* Demonstrated experience programming and configured one of more of the following:


* Microcontrollers
* Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)
* System on a Chip (SoC)
* Platform on a Module (PoM)
* Single board computers such as VME, VPX, and PXI
* Experience designing and developing one of more of the following:


* RF Cable Assemblies
* Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs)
* Demonstrated experience creating Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for RF and Electrical applications
* Experience designing and developing power-based hardware solutions to solve and optimize different voltage and current requirements
* Possess a current Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
* Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills

DESIRED SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:


* Master’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
* Experience developing RF components in lab and shipboard environments
* Proficiency in the one or more of the following toolsets:


* Modeling Software: MATLAB, SimuLink, MathCAD
* Radar Signal and Data Processing Toolsets
* Experience in one of more of the following:


* Threat System Analysis
* Model development to match intelligence assessments, including waveform scheduling, correlation/tracking and signal processing
* RF signals processing
* RF algorithms/logic
* System performance assessments of major subsystems including but not limited to phased array antennas, transmitters and receivers, RF signal processors and computer algorithms/logic
* Demonstrated experience and knowledge of power systems, to include fuse panels, disconnect switches, ground fault indicators, transformers, power junction boxes, cables, connectors, connector plates, stuffing tubes, and feed-thru connectors
* Ten (10) years’ experience supporting DoD or Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Programs
* Experience with root cause analysis of RF systems and interoperability
* Knowledge of sensor signal processing, signal detection, probability & statistics
* Experience integrating sensor, shooter, and command and control systems
* Knowledge of sensor array processing methods, antennas, and propagation
* Demonstrated experience leading and supervising junior RF Engineers
* Thorough understanding of NSWC operations

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL



ABOUT US

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.



Scientific Research Corporation offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages excellence. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.



DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We strongly believe in the abundance of differences among individuals. We value different points of view and appreciate diverse perspectives. We truly believe this is what makes our organization inclusive and more responsive to the needs of our diverse customers.



EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.



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