RF Engineer Principal Radar
RF Engineer Principal Radar
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Monthly Salary
$ 92000 - 120000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
08-04-2025
Job Description
Title:RF Engineer Principal (Radar)
Location:VSFB CA
Clearance:Active Secret Clearance Required
Citizenship Requirement:Yes
Req #:3845 (SN117
Location:VSFB CA
Clearance:Active Secret Clearance Required
Citizenship Requirement:Yes
Req #:3845 (SN117
Salary:$92000 $120000
As a member of the Sustaining Engineering team you would join other smart talented and dedicated engineers that pride themselves in analyzing the most difficult challenges for the launchtest range while developing and delivering solutions to meet the needs of the US Space Force and their customers.
In this position you will perform engineering functions to design develop modify integrate and test new subsystems on monopulse tracking radars on the Western Test Range. This position will lead an engineering team with the technical aspects of projects and the supporting multidisciplined project teams.
This position is located at Vandenberg Space Force Base California.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid telecommuting schedule after the initial training period is complete. Tasks for this position must be performed largely onsite but may be eligible for a hybrid telecommuting schedule for later assignments.
Essential Functions
- Design develop and execute new capabilities used by tracking radars
- Perform complex system modeling simulation and analysis to provide the most appropriate technical solution
- Plan conduct and assist the project manager in the of engineering projects
- Coordinate the efforts of technical support personnel for assigned projects
- Analyze develop recommend and implement approaches to meet customer requirements
- Serve as an interface for project information to internal management and the customers
- Provide leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel
- Provide expertise to restore operational systems
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Ability to effectively communicate technical issues verbally and through written media such as graphical slides and verbal presentations to management and customers
- Ability to read and create wire diagrams schematics and mechanical drawings
- Strong analytical troubleshooting and problemsolving skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to balance plan prioritize and execute projects.
- Good human relations and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external support personnel and to provide guidance to less experienced engineers.
- Ability to work within a dynamic fast paced environment with time constraints.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Required Experience
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or other STEM related field
- Five 5 or more years relevant radar engineering experience to include:
- Experience working with RF to include local oscillators doublers mixers and attenuators
- Working knowledge of monopulse radar tracking systems and/or shipboard radar systems a plus
- Experience working with high power tube and solid state RF amplifiers
- Experience with Cband pulsed Doppler tracking and wideband coherent imaging systems desired
- Familiar with legacy range radars types (AN/FPQ6 AN/FPQ14 AN/FPS16 etc. desired
- Working knowledge of antennas and antenna tracking systems
- Experience with digital interface design to include familiarization with interface modules cable/wire types and connector systems
- Experience with hardware systems integration and testing
- Experience providing inputs for engineering project proposals within defined time constraints
- Proficient in use of specialized test equipment including but not limited to VOMs spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes
- Proficient in technical writing for development of technical reports White Papers and other technical support documentation
- Experience with computer systems including singleboard (SBCs) servers and workstations
- Familiarization with the Linux and Windows Operating systems.
- Proficient with M/S Office tool suite and CAD software
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- The flexibility to work occasional nonduty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance which includes U.S. citizenship
- Valid U.S. Drivers License
The salary range for this role is $92000 to $120000; however Craig Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer for employment including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and preferred skills and knowledge.
Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisors ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.
***All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information. ***
Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetics or any other nonjobrelated protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetics or any other nonjobrelated protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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