RF Engineer

Company: ECS Federal, LLC
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

ECS is seeking a RF Engineer to work in our Arlington, VA office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.Job Description:The successful candidate will provide scientific, engineering, and technical assistance (SETA) support to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). All candidates with a broad-based background with RF Engineering with be considered. Areas on expertise include; phased arrays, RF semiconductor devices, RF device fabrication, and RF signal processing. The candidate will support a DARPA Program Manager in all technical aspects of program development and execution, including: planning; solicitation preparation; proposal/publication evaluation; independent review, analysis, and summary of relevant research; interaction with individuals from academia, industry and government; preparation and presentation of briefing materials, technical reports, and other program documents as required; and other tasks as needed. The candidate will identify, assess, prioritize, and offer recommendations on proposed and emerging technologies to Program Manager and performers. This position does not entail direct experimental research.Individuals will be expected to work on a multi-disciplinary team environment and work independently. Individuals must demonstrate exceptional professionalism, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task effectively.The position requires interaction with government customers at all levels of authority and technical acuity, and therefore the individual must be able to effectively communicate technical information through excellent verbal and written skills. Due to the fast-paced environment, individuals must have a dedicated work ethic, be responsive to challenges that arise on the job, be flexible to schedule changes, show initiative and creativity, and be capable of developing new research concepts. Required Skills:* A Master's in Engineering with significant RF experience.* Must possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance or have the ability to obtain one* RF sensors, communications, and/or devices.* A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.* Ability to maintain focus and productivity in a rapidly paced environment with frequently changing priorities.* Strong verbal and written communication skills are required, as well as proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.* Travel up to 25% may be required.Desired Skills:* A PhD in Engineering with significant RF experience.* Familiarity with Multiphysics modeling and simulations of MEMS sensors using FEA a plus.* Peer-reviewed publications in the candidate's field of expertise.* Relevant experience may be substituted for education.ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3000+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.

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