Electrical Engineer at Systems Planning and Analysis in Dahlgren, VA

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

 

Comprising over 125 personnel, the Integrated Warfare Systems Group (IWSG) delivers expertise in program and project management, acquisition and contracting, systems and digital engineering, software development, test and evaluation, sustainment and life cycle management, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT services. These capabilities support more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects within the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), as well as clients in PEO Ships, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), and the Office of Naval Research (ONR).

Responsibilities

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Electromagnetic & Sensor Systems Department (B).

 

Candidate will support the test, evaluation & integration (TE&I) efforts related to configuration management of electromagnetic and sensor systems, including: generate test procedure,  execute tests, and analyze results on radars, comms, and EW systems to improve system performance. Candidate will perform full-spectrum analysis of radar and EW systems. Candidate will utilize M&S programs, such as MATLAB and Python, to conduct computations and modeling.  

 

Support the testing and integration of developmental sensors & systems. Focus is on early identification of EMI vulnerabilities for the sensors/systems in development.

• Heavy focus on model and simulation (M&S) of EMI problems
• Test planning, test procedure development, test execution, analyze test data, create test reports
•  Candidate must have the ability to work from NSWC Dahlgren 5 days per week on average with some travel expected (up to 10%).

 

Do you excel at analysis and problem-solving techniques necessary to perform professional scientific/engineering work and excel in a team environment? If so, you may be a great fit to join our high performing team. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Reports onsite to NSWC Dahlgren, up to full time, depending upon client needs
• Experience with M&S (MATLAB, Python)
• Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) equipment (spectrum analyzer, signal generator, etc.)
• Active or interim DoD Secret clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience in areas of Electrical Engineering, E3, EMI, and/or EMC
• Experience with test, evaluation, and integration (TE&I) of Navy Radar, Comms, and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems