Captivation Software
Posted 3d ago

Systems Engineer 2 (Travel Required) - RF/Python

Captivation Software
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
$130k-$270k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • testing emissions
  • documenting test plans
  • drafting recommendations
Requirements
  • Requires Top Secret/SCI clearance with favorable polygraph
  • U.S. citizenship, and four years of systems engineering experience with Python
  • Visual Basic
  • RF testing
  • Technical reporting, and test planning
Technical tools mentioned
PythonVisual Basic for Applicationsnetwork analyzerssignal generatorsspectrum analyzersoscilloscopes

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 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

Desired Skills:

  • Preferred but not required to have experience in electromagnetic compatibility testing, electromagnetic interference mitigation, and /or antenna calibration.

 

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

Benefits


  • Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
  • Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
  • Above Market Hourly Rates
  • $3,600 HSA Contribution
  • 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D

 

About Captivation Software

Provides specialized software engineering for the intelligence and defense communities.

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