Chipton-Ross - RF Microwave Design Engineer 1

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: 215361 - RF Microwave Design Engineer 1
Industry: ENG
Region: CA-Ventura County
City: Point Mugu
State: CA
Rate: Up to $54.43 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Description: Chipton-Ross is seeking a RF Microwave Design Engineer 1 for a contract opportunity in Point Mugu, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or similar with 2 years of related experience or 0 years related experience with a Master's Degree.
o Experience with MATLAB or equivalent software tools.
o Experience with RF components and systems.
o Not a teleworking position. Work is performed in a Navy development facility.
o Active or ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance prior to starting.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The qualified candidate will have the opportunity to develop solutions for our customer's most difficult technical challenges. Candidates must be self-motivated systems thinkers that can work as part of an engineering team.
Responsibilities:
o RF systems development.
o Performance analysis.
o Data analysis.
o Support of firmware, software and hardware integration and test.
o Follow supplied USMC operational scenarios, requirements, and architecture framework (DoDAF) for system development.
o Assist the senior systems engineer with the generation and documentation of a new system's architecture and design (power, RF, and functional block diagrams).
o Review system thermal, safety, and reliability analyses.
o Assist the senior system engineers with new system design features to enhance USMC supportability and maintainability of the system.
o Research and make recommendations on COTS components for system development based on system performance requirements, size, weight, and power constraints, etc.
o Support system prototyping at the bench level, in order to technically evaluate potential COTS components for possible use in new systems and to then evaluate subsequent system design performance.
o Run and develop subsystem Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs).
o Support the review of electro-mechanical system drawings.
o Assist with the troubleshooting system failures and performance issues.
o Support the use of key processes, such as the configuration management for system changes after the system baseline is established.
o Support test's evaluation of system performance in the lab. Operate the system and test equipment to evaluate functional and RF performance against requirements.
o Review system design documentation and operational checklists, procedures, user manuals, training materials, and other technical publications for technical accuracy and completeness.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Experience with HFSS software for PCB design.
o Experience with Keysight Advanced Design System Software.
o Experience with digital signal processing.
o Previous experience with Radar waveforms, Electronic Support (ES), and/or Electronic Attack (EA).
o Knowledge of Electronic Warfare principles.
o Familiarity with Agile Development Methodology.
o Familiarity with Atlassian software development and collaboration tool set (Jira and Confluence).
o Experience with Ethernet and TCP/IP.
o Experience with component selection for system development.
o Experience using mechanical and electrical drawings.
o Experience with RF receiver and RF jamming, software defined radios, and encryption systems.
o Experience working with RF test equipment.
o Experience with concurrent hardware and software development.
o Experience with military aircraft avionics and/or stores.
o Familiarity with referenced military standards.
o Familiarity with aircraft safety, supportability, maintainability, and reliability disciplines.
o Experience with AutoCAD electrical.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science is required.
School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:
9/80 work week. 1st shift.

ADDITIONAL:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
: Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
Contact: Kevin Suk
ksuk@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
420 Culver Boulevard
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Phone: (310) 414-7800 x230 or (800) 927-9318 x230

Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.