Sr Engineering Technician

The Senior RF Engineering Technician provides advanced technical support to shipboard antenna overhaul and assessments. This critical role focuses on the restoration evaluation and qualification of naval antenna systems. The ideal candidate functions as a self-starter under minimal oversight executing complex engineering test procedures to ensure Navy communications and electronic warfare systems function safely and reliably in their intended operational electromagnetic environments.

Core Responsibilities:

Antenna Restoration & Evaluation:

• Overhauling restoring and tuning specialized antenna systems conducting rigorous technical evaluations to ensure all performance parameters strictly meet specified Navy and DoD operational standards

Shipboard Integration (MIL-STD-1310):

• Applying expert knowledge of MIL-STD-1310 to implement proper grounding bonding and shielding protocols mitigating electromagnetic interference (EMI) and hazards on naval platforms

Schematic Interpretation:

• Reading interpreting and accurately working from complex engineering schematics wiring diagrams and technical drawings to modify build or repair RF subassemblies

RF Testing & Diagnostics:

• Configuring and operating specialized RF test suites utilizing Network Analyzers Time Domain Reflectometers (TDRs) multi-meters and spectrum analyzers to isolate faults measure VSWR and map transmission lines

Precision Assembly & Soldering:

• Performing high-reliability soldering of micro-electronic components and complex subcomponents ensuring all work meets rigorous industry standards for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies

Technical Documentation:

• Authoring detailed engineering records including test plans comprehensive test results analytical evaluations and technical presentations for senior leadership and engineering staff

Field & Lab Support:

• Supporting testing activities within specialized chambers (e.g. mode-stirred or anechoic) as well as operational field environments

Leadership & Mentorship:

• Leading day-to-day operations of laboratory/range environments providing on-the-job mentorship and technical guidance to junior RF technicians

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• 10 years of specialized technical experience in antenna or RF restoration process and evaluating antennas to ensure operation is with specifications
• Experience in the proper application of MIL-STD-1310 with respect to grounding and bonding
• Experience with reading and understanding antenna schematics and drawings
• Experience using RF test equipment such as multi-meters Time Domain Reflectometers (TDRs) and Network Analyzers
• Experience with soldering electronic components and subcomponents to meet industry standard for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies
• Experienced in preparing technical documents which include test plans/reports analytical evaluations and presentations

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SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

• Up to 10% domestic travel

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package including medical dental and vision plans 401(k) with a company match life insurance vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service 11 paid holidays tuition reimbursement and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law.

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