Radio Frequency Engineer (Job ID: 3901) Job at Valkyrie Enterprises in Eglin Air

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Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for a Radio Frequency Engineer – Test and Evaluation Engineer at Eglin Air Force Base for development and integration of equipment and systems for Hardware in the Loop (HITL) labs.

Equipment and Systems

• Flight Motion Simulators (FMS)
• Anechoic Chambers
• Scene Generators
• Scene Projectors
• Scene Injection
• Data Links
• Radio Frequency (RF) Communications
• Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT)
• High-Bandwidth Real Time (RT) interfaces

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates have experience designing, integrating, and testing RF systems in HITL environments for weapon system applications, including anechoic chambers. They should possess expertise in RF signal generation, antenna systems, radar and communications simulation, spectrum analysis, real-time signal processing, Electronic Warfare/Electronic Countermeasure techniques, and RF test equipment (e.g., VNA, spectrum analyzers, signal generators).

Job Description

• Provide RF engineering development, integration, test, verification, and analysis expertise for HITL lab development.
• Support lab setup, including facility management, system calibration, test planning and execution, and evaluation of results.
• Provide systems engineering support and guidance for HITL projects.
• Develop and apply advanced methods to investigate and solve complex military system design requirements and problems.
• Plan, conduct, and direct projects, coordinating efforts of engineers and technical staff.
• Evaluate system capabilities.
• Resolve complex problems and provide solutions.
• Provide technical consultation to customers.
• Enhance knowledge and proficiency with engineering tasks and System Engineering processes.
• Mentor team members and others continuously.
• Improve based on focused feedback.
• Assist in monitoring program financial performance, including cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Prepare regular program status reports for senior leadership and government customers.
• Identify and mitigate program risks while developing contingency plans.
• Ensure efficient resource allocation and budget management.
• May involve overseeing development of new RF and PNT technologies as a subject matter expert.
• Plan and conduct trade studies, analysis of alternatives, and capability analysis.
• Develop, integrate, and execute new or modified models and tools for system design trades and analysis.
• Develop and integrate appropriate interfaces for simulation architectures.
• Perform verification, validation, and anchoring on M&S and HITL efforts.
• Report results of analysis with recommendations for improving M&S and HITL.
• Perform integration and configuration control of models into system-level analysis architecture.
• Translate systems/capabilities/algorithms into models to support integrated system performance analysis.
• Develop, integrate, and execute trajectories and signatures into system-level simulations.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field and at least 3 years of related experience.
• Ability to conduct research and perform analysis on requirements, capability, and operational effects.
• Passion for solving problems and providing workable solutions.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills and ability to visualize processes and outcomes.
• Outstanding all‑round communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Highly self‑motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and creative problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in a related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of related experience preferred.
• Experience with real‑time simulations and HITL testing preferred.
• Experience with any of the equipment mentioned above preferred.
• Experience with Air Force programs preferred.
• Experience with electro‑optics, infrared, radar frequency (RF), or relevant fields preferred.
• Experience in modeling and/or assessing EO/IR and RF targets and countermeasures preferred.
• Experience with electromagnetics, radar, or similar relevant field preferred.
• Experience with EO/IR and RF modeling and analysis preferred.
• Ability to implement threat, sensor, or weapon functionality/algorithms into M&S preferred.
• Experience with radar cross‑section (RCS) modeling and analysis preferred.
• Proficiency with high‑performance computing (HPC) resources preferred.
• Experience with Optical Signatures Code/OPTISIG EO/IR codes preferred.
• Experience with XPATCH, Lucernhammer, or equivalent RF codes preferred.
• Proficiency in Python, Matlab, C+, C#, Java, or similar programming languages preferred.

Security Requirements

• Eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.
• Preferred an active DoD Secret clearance.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel; 25% or less.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate identification credentials (e.g., REAL ID) by start of position.

Physical Requirements

• Remain in a stationary position, standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Sit and work on a computer for long periods.
• Move about to accomplish tasks or from one worksite to another.
• Communicate with others to exchange information.
• Perform light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, including medical/dental/vision options, company-paid life and disability insurances, 401(k) with match, education reimbursement, as well as company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing