Electrical Engineer (RF Anechoic Chamber & HIL Systems), Senior

Senior Electrical Engineer (RF/Anechoic Chamber & HIL Systems)

Overview

SimTech Inc. recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places for Working Parents is seeking a to join our dynamic and diverse team. This is an immediate opening with opportunities for growth and professional development.

SimTech offers a market leading compensation package with excellent benefits work/life balance outstanding retirement plan career advancement and much more.

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (RF / Anechoic Chamber & HIL Systems) to join our dynamic team. This position is based in Washington DC or may require up to 50% TDY travel depending on program needs. This is an immediate opening with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Responsibilities

Lead RF anechoic chamber scene generator design and upgrade efforts including defining requirements developing the technical baseline and driving implementation plans.

Own chamber performance targets and translate them into system-level and facility-level design choices.

Architect RF signal paths supporting HIL operation including antennas positioning/turntable systems RF switching filters/attenuators couplers power monitoring and calibration approaches.

Develop acceptance verification and calibration procedures; execute and/or oversee chamber certification testing and produce clear technical reports.

Work with vendors and subcontractors to create SOWs review designs manage technical risks and provide on-site oversight during installation and commissioning.

Establish operational processes including maintenance plans configuration control safety procedures and troubleshooting guides to ensure long-term facility availability and reliability.

Support HIL stakeholders by diagnosing measurement anomalies identifying root causes (RF grounding EMI/EMC software configuration) and driving corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications & Education Requirements and Desired Skillsets

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field (Masters preferred).

Minimum of 10 years of RF engineering experience with demonstrated ownership of complex RF systems or facilities.

Hands-on experience with RF test equipment and measurements including VNAs spectrum analyzers signal generators and power meters.

Experience designing or integrating RF environments and systems such as antennas feed networks RF switching filters/attenuators couplers shielding/grounding and EMI/EMC mitigation.

Ability to develop requirements and technical baselines write specifications and SOWs and lead technical execution with vendors and multi-disciplinary teams.

Strong documentation and communication skills with the ability to produce designs test plans and acceptance reports suitable for formal review.

Direct experience designing upgrading or certifying RF anechoic chambers.

Experience supporting HIL facilities automated test execution and closed-loop RF stimulation and measurement systems.

RF and EM simulation experience (e.g. HFSS CST FEKO) and/or facility layout modeling for antenna placement and quiet-zone performance.

U.S. Citizenship with Active TS/SCI Security clearance and ability to maintain the designated security clearance level is required.

Physical Description

Employees in these positions will function in a general office/cubicle setting environment and laboratory/testing setting using standard office equipment and various electronic testing equipment including a computer telephone printers video equipment computer software and testing equipment. Will interact in a general office setting environment with various personnel; participate in meetings and contribute to team success; deliver timely results and produce reports; receive and communicate information; may include telework. May function in a specialized laboratory/testing environment using electronic testing equipment computer software and complex systems. May move and test equipment of various weights. Laboratory environment may require use of protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to safety glasses and protective hearing and footwear. May be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization due to business demands; travel occasionally for assigned work.

About SimTech Inc.

SimTechs mission is to be the most reliable and cost-effective provider of Signature Models Simulations Hardware Software Cyber solutions and Test & Evaluation services. Established in 1983 by a team of experienced scientists and engineers SimTech has a long history of delivering high-technology defense-oriented solutions.

The company has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in 2020 and 2021 and as a Best Place for Working Parents in 2022-2026 by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce.

SimTech offers an industry-leading comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Be a part of over 42 years of excellence-join our team today!

To learn more about our exceptional team and employee benefits contact SimTech HR or visit for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

SimTech Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SimTech Inc. is a committed EOE/Vet/Disabled employer.

Simulation Technologies Inc. (SimTech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability you may use the following email address and/or phone number (256.428.2901) to contact us about your interest in employment with SimTech.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age genetic information citizenship ancestry marital status protected veteran status disability status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. SimTech participates in E-Verify.

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