Hardware Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Summary: Serves as an Electronic Warfare (EW) subject matter expert (SME) to support development, fielding, upgrade, and sustainment of simulators representing potential military threat systems and integrating them into ranges in the Western United States. Evaluates performance of radar systems and subsystems to include timing and control, transmitters, waveforms, phased array antenna and elements, antenna pointing control loops, and Electro-magnetic propagation. Provides systems/equipment analysis and recommendations to leadership and engineering teams. Serves as a systems integration engineer working with vendors to field systems ensuring the following elements are addressed: Essential Functions: Identify and document system level open-loop emitter and closed-loop radar requirements for range integration to include power, communication, instrumentation and command & control.
Validate existing power, communications, instrumentation and command and control (C2) range interface control documents (ICDs) and update/re-create as necessary.
Develop remote operations concept and infrastructure requirements
Support development of the EWIIP Concept of Employment & Life-Cycle Support
Document range modernization needs and generate cost estimates to upgrade the ranges to meet EW needs.
Leads project and maintenance teams to accomplish assigned tasks.
Recommends tests, equipment modifications, and corrections to design deficiencies through evaluation of operational capability of systems/equipment and review of performance data against standards.
Ability to travel to remote locations and perform site assessments related to multi-range threat environments. This will include West Coast Operations that support Open Air Battle Shaping objectives. OTHER RELATED DUTIES: Assists in writing technical proposals, requirements definitions, test plans and other technical documentation. Follow JT4's systems engineering processes and procedures. Performs other related duties as required. Research and analyze data such as customer design proposals, specifications and manuals to determine the feasibility of a design or application. Devise appropriate tests to evaluate, debug and check systems. Document the results of complex analysis and design tasks. Collaborate with Air Force customers to obtain requirements, develops system requirements documents, acquisition and vendor statement of work documents, evaluation tests and summary reports. EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: At least 10 years of applicable RF / threat (electronic warfare systems) engineering experience. SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED: Comprehensive knowledge of electronic warfare (EW) policy, doctrine, practices and capabilities combined with a thorough understanding of the analytical, evaluative, and administrative methods required for integration, development, and acquisition of training systems. Mastery of IO-related systems analysis and design to serve as technical authority on a wide range of technology and applications. Must have knowledge of emerging technology to apply new solutions to requirements and to plan advanced projects. Ability to develop new approaches, establish innovative techniques, and identify measurement and evaluation criteria to determine program effectiveness, develop new or modified work methods, and analyze and resolve highly complex problems. Ability to communicate complex concepts, orally and in writing. Knowledge and understanding of current engineering practices and standards. Apply the principles and techniques of electrical engineering design to specific projects. Ability to manage engineering projects efficiently and effectively. Ability to provide technical direction to other engineers, technicians and support personnel. Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully in both oral and written form. Write and prepare a variety of technical reports, manuals and other types of written communications. Ability to analyze data, resolve problems and make decisions independently. LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess a valid Nevada driver's license. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance in accordance with the contract requirements. WORK ENVIRONMENT, Physical and Mental Demands: Must be able to work in an outdoor field environment at remote locations. Must be able to lift 40-50 lbs., (anything heavier requires two or more people or mechanical assistance). Must be able to climb ladders, towers, and equipment to a minimum of 50 feet. Ability to work odd shifts, long hours, weekends, holidays, changing shifts, and overtime. The ability to travel as required by the company. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor duties may be performed on uneven surfaces, which may be dry or wet. Outdoor duties may be performed on gravel in different weather elements dependent on the season. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. Must have strong computer and organizational skills. The ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely via two-way radio. The ability to travel as required by the company. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other team members and those contacted in the performance of required duties. Arcata Associates is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact the Human Resources department at ext. 2.

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