Sr. Electronics Engineer

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Position Title: Sr. Electronics Engineer
Job Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Full Time – On-site
Needed Work Authorization: US Citizen or GC

Job Duties (Description of specific duties in a typical workday for\ this position:

• Perform Radio Frequency planning, testing and analysis of radio navigation and communication systems: VOR, DME, TACAN, Air to Ground Communications

• Produce high quality presentations and reports for the customer to communicate the studies, analysis, research and results

• Perform spectrum engineering and analysis of radio frequency assignments, protocols and criteria

• Apply research principles and techniques to design, develop, and test electronic systems, equipment, products, and facilities

• Manage multiple concurrent tasks. A degree of creativity and latitude is required

• Actively participate in assessing alternative solutions for client needs as well as resolution of issues with stakeholders to ensure design is aligned with requirements.

Requirements (Years of experience, Education, Certifications):

• 15 years of relevant experience

BS/MS degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a BS/MS degree in science or math

•Knowledge of Frequency Engineering Principles: Co-Channel, Adjacent Channel, Co-site & Intermod Analysis (VHF/UHF) and RF antenna patterns

• Knowledge of Radio Engineering Calculations such as Free Space Loss, Power Density, Field Strength, etc.

• Knowledge of Radio Interference & Coverage Analysis: Frequency Protected Service Volume, Desired to Undesired Radio Frequency Interference analysis, limits of coverage

•Hands-on experience with MATLAB, FORTRAN/C language(s), or database software for developing or modifying engineering models used for analytical task

•Experience collecting and processing system engineering data, performing statistical and deterministic analysis and charting result.

Nice to Have: (skills that are not required, but nice to have)

•Hands-on experience with RF tools such as Spectrum analyzer, signal generator, network analyzer, oscilloscope, Automatic Flight Information System (AFIS) test equipment

• Experience using aviation charts, flight planning and routing

• Familiarity with engineering documents such as RTCA, TI/TM Specs (NAVAIDS), ICAO SARPS, 6050.32 & AC90-100A Orders, NTIA Manual

• Experience using productivity tools like Hertz Warfare, Terrain Analysis Program, Space Loss Calculator, AFM, Spectrum XXI

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Last updated on Apr 11, 2023