Radar Evaluation Field Engineer

JOB DUTIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A Radar Evaluation Field Engineer serves as a principal investigator and individual contributor to contract research, development, integration, and sustainment projects.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• This position is part of the part of the Radar Systems Certification and Analysis team.
• Conduct field research, analysis of radar measurement data, and technical reference review to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining accurate system performance and operational information.
• Keep informed of and study currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applicable to radar systems, RF measurement techniques, and field-testing practices.
• Perform varied and complex engineering and highly technical tasks related to radar measurement systems, RF calibration, field testing, and troubleshooting that may be difficult in character.
• Plan and carry out successive engineering steps in radar measurement and field testing, and resolve technical problems by standard practices and techniques, such as RF calibration procedures, measurement uncertainty analysis, and system performance calculations.
• Support radar measurement and field-testing projects of limited scope, or portions of more complex radar system projects, or complete specifications and test procedures for less complex measurement tasks.
• Generate sections of radar measurement and field test specifications for more complex projects, or complete measurement, calibration, and test specifications for less complex projects.
• Using computer-assisted test and data acquisition methods, conduct field and laboratory investigations on radar measurement equipment or systems.
• Assist in the preparation of field test reports, radar measurement data summaries, correspondence, or technical studies related to system performance and calibration.
• Prepare, deliver, and submit technical reports of radar measurement data and field test results for data analysts.
• Provide on-site technical guidance and mentoring to junior field personnel as needed.
• Demonstrated proficiency with radar principles (pulse, CW, Doppler, phased-array concepts), RF/microwave measurements, and test instrumentation.

DESIRED QUALIFCATIONS

• Experience using, I&Q collection, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, and Network Analyzers.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and navigating computer drives and folders.
• Collect, process, document, and report measurement data with rigorous attention to accuracy, repeatability, and traceability.

REQUIREMENTS -- EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE 

An associate’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline, or formal academic/vocational/military training and a minimum of 10 years of experience in the specialty field are required for this position.

In addition, a Field Engineer III must possess the following qualifications:

• Broad knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering that enable senior technical contributor-level performance on complex projects or programs
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to apply developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area
• Working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs
• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Planning/organizational skills   

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting with occasional use of computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness are required.

Travel to remote company work locations may be required.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

SCC: JENG17; JCORP12