Electrical Test Engineer

Computational Physics, Inc. (CPI) is looking for a full-time Electrical Engineer to support our customers at the U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington DC.

The U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) is responsible for the creation, dissemination and maintenance of precise time and navigation products for the Department of Defense and other customers. CPI is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide test and validation support for critical time dissemination equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design implementation of RF electronics, RF over fiber, and timing systems;

and integration of these systems into existing timing infrastructure. The position also requires validation, troubleshooting and monitoring of atomic frequency standards; and investigation of new methods of clock signal distribution and cutting‑edge commercial clock technologies.

Most work for this position will be completed on‑site at USNO in Washington, D.C.; travel within and outside of the continental United States will be required based on the needs of the customer. An active SECRET security clearance is required for this position, and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI clearance upon hiring. The new Electrical Engineer will work closely with other CPI contractors and civilian members of the Precise Time Department, providing periodic updates to the Clock Operations Division Chief.

• BS in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
• Knowledge of EE fundamentals: circuit theory, power, RF, etc.
• Automated test and validation of electronic systems
• Data analysis and presentation with MATLAB or Python
• Use of test equipment: oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Active SECRET security clearance

• RF over fiber and optical link testing
• Atomic clocks / frequency standards
• High accuracy RF phase and frequency measurement
• Oscillator characterization
• Knowledge of control theory and photonics

• Location:
  
  USNO, Washington DC
• On‑Site Requirements:
  On Site
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑Time

• 401(k), Profit Sharing and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Disability insurance (short‑term and long‑term)
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental Leave
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

CPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Salary: $100000 - $125000 per year.