J-PRIMES Senior Field Engineer

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# of Hires Needed: 1

Security

Clearance Required:

Top Secret

Work Location:

Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Job Type: Full-time

Exemption Type:
Exempt

Education:

Associate's Degree

Category:
Hourly/Annual Rate

Open Position Request Number R-O-25

GRADE: Exempt;
Regular Full-time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Proficiently operate power amplifiers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, EMI receivers, position controllers, digital oscilloscopes, network analyzers, advanced video equipment, and specialized unique RF test equipment used to support J-PRIMES installed systems testing.
• Maintain and verify the shielded test area RF isolation.
• Perform routine maintenance of fiber optic connections, link equipment, and test laboratory equipment.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Support conduct of technical activities required to achieve the J-PRIMES test mission including: RADAR target and ECM generation, threat emitter simulation, EMI measurements, EMC measurements/testing, RCS measurement, communication/navigation noise floor measurement, GPS testing, and antenna pattern measurements.
• Perform routine operation of simultaneous test missions.
• Operate and maintain the J-PRIMES systems and equipment required for test execution and general support.
• Provide senior level expertise to resolve moderately to very challenging problems in the area of responsibility.
• Work with senior personnel to perform developmental activities to ensure reliability, maintainability, and interoperability, and to improve and modernize the facility.
• Work independently in nearly all cases with rare need to rely on principal level expertise on problems of exceptional difficulty.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Two-year technical degree in Electronics.
• Fifteen years total test experience with at least 5 of these years directly supporting the testing of RF systems in an installed system test environment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Supports E-OMS operational objectives. TOP SECRET security clearance. Must meet requirements to operate in enhanced security environments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work activities are normally performed in an environmentally controlled area in an office setting on Eglin AFB, FL.

Note:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.