Captivation Software
SystemsEngineer2(TravelRequired)-RF/Python
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“Systems Engineer 2 (Travel Required) - RF/Python at Captivation Software. Skills: Systems Engineering, RF, Python. assist with daily responsibilities. applying RF theoretical and academic knowledge in EMI testing unintended emissions within HF, VHF, and UHF spectrum”
What You'll Achieve.
provide customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner; ensure optimal functionality while meeting E3 noise electric field limit; ensure technical support enables the E3 Program and customer mission requirements
Industry & Context.
Travel Required, travel 3x/year for 7-10 days at a time, Top Secret/SCI U. S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, U. S. citizen
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Top Secret/SCI U. S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, U. S. citizen, Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus four (4) year of systems engineering experience, coding Python, Visual Basic for applications, applying RF theoretical and academic knowledge in EMI testing unintended emissions within HF, VHF, and UHF spectrum, RF tools (network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes) and components (amplifiers, filters, isolators, attenuators, terminators, etc.), Formulating and documenting test plans, Draft and issue technical recommendations through formal test reports, Specify and/or review system and component technical performance requirements to ensure optimal functionality while meeting E3 noise electric field limit, Collaborate internal and external agency stakeholders to ensure technical support enables the E3 Program and customer mission requirements
Nice to Have
experience in electromagnetic compatibility testing, electromagnetic interference mitigation, antenna calibration
What You'll Do.
assist with daily responsibilities
applying RF theoretical and academic knowledge in EMI testing unintended emissions within HF
Formulating and documenting test plans
Draft and issue technical recommendations through formal test reports
Specify and/or review system and component technical performance requirements to ensure optimal functionality while meeting E3 noise electric field limit
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate internal and external agency stakeholders
Full Job Description
Build to something to be proud of. Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country. Description Captivation Software is looking for a mid level systems engineer who will assist with daily responsibilities and be able to travel 3x/year for 7-10 days at a time. Requirements Security Clearance: Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U. S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U. S. citizen Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus four (4) year of systems engineering experience. A High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of general system engineering experience (any Process Area) may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree. A Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of systems engineering experience. A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for three (3) years of systems engineering experience. Required Skills: Experience with coding Python and Visual Basic for applications Strong experience in applying RF theoretical and academic knowledge in EMI testing unintended emissions within HF, VHF, and UHF spectrum Familiar with RF tools (network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes) and components (amplifiers, filters, isolators, attenuators, terminators, etc.) Formulating and documenting test plans Draft and issue technical recommendations through formal test reports Specify and/or review system and c
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