RF Engineer
Purpose:
- Valkyrie is seeking an RF Engineer to support the design, development, and test and evaluation of radio frequency (RF) demonstrator and prototype systems for high-frequency (HF) radar programs in Norfolk, VA.
- The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support RF system integration, field operations, testing, and deployment, evaluate performance, and recommend technical improvements.
Job Description:
- Support the development, acquisition, deployment, and maintenance of RF test and evaluation equipment for HF radar projects.
- Assist with the planning and execution of RF-related field operations.
- Evaluate system performance and recommend design improvements to enhance functionality and resolve technical issues.
- Utilize computer-aided engineering tools to support design, analysis, and testing activities.
- Support integration efforts across hardware and software systems to ensure overall system performance.
- Participate in the review of design proposals, specifications, and technical documentation to assess feasibility and application.
- Assist in developing and maintaining technical documentation, including test procedures, installation guides, and system reports.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to support system development, testing, and deployment activities.
- Provide support and guidance to junior personnel as needed.
Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related scientific discipline and Two (2) or more years of professional experience in RF design, development, or deployment, or RF measurement, testing, and evaluation.
Desired Requirements:
- Master’s degree preferred.
Security Requirements:
- Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance and the ability to maintain clearance.
- Must maintain clearance eligibility to access military facilities, Naval shipyards, and private shipyards.
Travel Requirements:
- Must be willing and able to support CONUS and OCONUS travel for system installation, field testing, integration, troubleshooting, and technical support.
- If the position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, the candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. More information regarding REAL ID can be found at https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work in an office, laboratory, industrial, or shipboard environment.
- Must be able to lift and move materials not to exceed the guidelines established for a one-person lift.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.
Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).