Job Title:  EMI/EMC Test Engineer IV

Status:  Full Time

Location:  Fayetteville, NC

Job Description:

The Partnerhsip for Defense Innovation Research & Development Lab has a mission to rapidly evaluate, integrate and test COTS and GOTS technologies that are relevant to Special Operation Forces applications.

New products, innovations, research and development in all areas of emergent cellular and encryption technologies are applied to address the unique communication challenges of government users.  In this role as a Test Engineer you will support Government-sponsored research and development of such systems, with an emphasis on wireless technologies.

Job Functions:

Performing Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) and RF measurements in accordance with MIL-STD-461.  EMI and EMC tests to include development of test plans, site coordination, testing, data analysis, and report generation.  Report documentation to be generated in compliance with customer standards. 

Perform Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electromagnetic Interference engineering analytical analyses utlilizing models and software programs. 

Investigate existing engineer software applications, written in C++ and MATLAB, to recommend and implement modifications to improve overall quality of data analysis applications.

This work includes interacting with customers to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for systems, subsystems, components, or modifications.  The Test Engineer will identify functional problems and suggest resolutions, evaluating system concepts and designs, performing independent research/analysis and providing Subjsect Matter Expert expertise in the area of RF and EMI/EMC compliance testing.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or the equivalent combination of education, technical training or work/military experience.

Minimum 8 years experience in performing RF, EMI, and EMC measurements and technical evaluations of electronic/communication systems in accordance with MIL-STD-461 Standards.

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of RF engineering theories and principles coupled with working knowledge and expertise of RF test and measurement equipment is required.  (RF measurement equipment includes Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters, Signal Generators, etc.)

Ability to demonstrate knowledge and background in software developoment.  Must be able to review existing applications/codes and suggest/implement code modifications.

Familiarity with commercial cellular networks and standards, including CDMA, UMTS, GSM is a plus.

Experience in digital signal processing techniques is desirable.

Must have strong working knowledge of MS Office products in order to analyze data and create engineering & project-related reports.

Must possess excellant skills in analysis, communication, and customer service.

Ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance. (An active clearance is preferred.)

Benefits:

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and one of the best working environments around.  The Partnership for Defense Innovation is a 501 (c) (3) organization and is an equal opportunity employer.

Please submit resumes via email with a cover letter to :  info@dstanc.org