Central Intelligence Agency is Hiring an Antennas and Propagation Research and Engineer Near Washington, DC

Qualifications:

• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation.

• Demonstrated proficiency in:
  • Broad technical understanding of the electrical and/or computer engineering fields
  • Ability to learn new skills in pace with technological advances
  • Adapting to fast paced, dynamic requirement environments
  • Interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Creative analytic and problem-solving
  • Strong team and independent work ethic
  • Systems engineering experience

• Knowledge or experience in the following functional disciplines:
  • Systems engineering
  • Prototype design and fabrication
  • Radio-frequency propagation
  • Antenna design
  • Electromagnetic simulation
  • Computational electromagnetics
  • Soldering

• Familiarity with the following engineering tools and software:
  • Logic and spectrum analyzers
  • Oscilloscopes
  • FEKO
  • Ansys HFSS
  • CST Studio Suite
  • Ray Trace
  • Matlab
  • Near and Far Field Antenna Chambers

• Advanced degree, professional certification, or comparable work experience in:
  • Electrical engineering
  • RF communications and waveform design

Responsibilities:

As an Antennas and Propagation Engineer within CIA's Directorate of Science and Technology (DS&T), you will apply your engineering or scientific expertise as an integral member of a technical team of innovative, expert problem solvers who deliver new solutions in support of CIA's mission to collect foreign intelligence.

DS&T Antennas and Propagation Engineers combine specialized radio frequency (RF) propagation modeling, antenna design, fabrication, and measurement expertise to tackle tough intelligence challenges through unique and tailored engineering solutions.

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