RF Engineer - GovCIO

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design, development, documentation, commissioning and test of RF Characteristics on system hardware modifications for the US Navy LF/VLF radio transmitters.
• Responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining VLF/LF waveforms and modulations on real-time systems.
• Responsible for understanding antenna structures like; Tri-Deco, umbrella, monopole, and multi-tower top loaded systems.
• Often required to diagnose equipment impurities on site-specific tuning houses, loading coils, and capacitor banks and lead repairs based upon manufacturer specifications and recommendations.
• Performs complex tasks relating to system operations, installation, and/or maintenance for local, off-site, and/or remote locations.
• Gather technical requirements, conduct surveys and engage with clients, constructions crews, utility personnel, and various government departments.
• Understanding of couplers, filters, final power amplifier stages, and have the ability to use line meters, feedline diagnostics, and test equipment.
• Diagnose common failure modes like arching, insulator issues, ground faults, and tuning drift.
• Perform activities including RF checks, point-to-point testing, acceptance testing, and on-site troubleshooting; generate test procedures, reports, and redlines.
• Measure antenna/tuning values during maintenance windows.
• Understand seasonal, daily, and geomagnetic impacts on LF/VLF propagation, and compare theoretical propagation with actual site performance logs.
• Understand how institutionalized software tools like LiDAR, and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), which incorporated tools like CST, and Solidworks can help visualize what is actually taking place at each site.
• Perform electronics troubleshooting to the component level; read schematics/wiring diagrams; perform cable build/repair, connectorization, and rework/soldering as needed to restore system operation.
• Use and maintain electronic test equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, spectrum/network analyzer, logic analyzer) while following ESD controls and calibration requirements.

Required Skills and Experience

• Clearance Required: SECRET
• Position requires U.S. Citizenship due to the nature of the role.
• Experience with automated industrial control systems, to include: Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems/Equipment Support, Test and Evaluation, and Logistics support.
• Demonstrated experience with electronic test equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, spectrum/network analyzer, logic analyzer) while following ESD controls and calibration requirements.
• Hands-on electronics technician skills: schematic interpretation, component-level troubleshooting, harness/cable fabrication, crimping/connectorization, soldering/rework (through-hole and surface-mount preferred), and safe work practices around high voltage/high power systems.
• Outstanding communication skills.

Clearance Required: SECRET Position requires U.S. Citizenship due to the nature of the role. Experience with automated industrial control systems, to include: Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems/Equipment Support, Test and Evaluation, and Logistics support. Demonstrated experience with electronic test equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, spectrum/network analyzer, logic analyzer) while following ESD controls and calibration requirements. Hands-on electronics technician skills: schematic interpretation, component-level troubleshooting, harness/cable fabrication, crimping/connectorization, soldering/rework (through-hole and surface-mount preferred), and safe work practices around high voltage/high power systems. Outstanding communication skills.

Desired Skills:

• BS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or Physics
• Strongly desired: Electrical installation and systems installation knowledge.

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team Camera must be on A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

During the Interview Process

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

During the Interview Process Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team Camera must be on A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening Background check, to include: Criminal history (past 7 years) Verification of your highest level of education Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

During the Hiring Process

• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years) Verification of your highest level of education Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Background check, to include:

• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment