Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support our aviation communication development needs. The role involves comprehending customer Statements of Need, developing Technical Requirements, and creating End-to-End System Designs between our customers, both internal and external, and our communication services.

Responsibilities

• Analyze statements of need and business requirements.
• Lead highly technical engineering teams on challenging RF-focused projects.
• Develop RF test procedures.
• Evaluate communications equipment.
• Provide analysis for the decomposition of customer specifications and system-level requirements into sub-system and piece-part requirements.
• Develop solutions with cross-discipline engineering teams.
• Document technical analysis.
• Perform analysis of data flows and data logs.
• Analyze the performance of the system against established systems performance parameters such as latency, availability, and capacity.
• Represent the company in industry forums.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in RF, Radio Frequency, VHF, HF, UHF, LHF, modulation, and propagation.
• STEM degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with datalink, telecommunications, modulation, error correction/FEC, and waveform analysis.
• Competence in simulation software, Python, and MATLAB.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with hardware, VHF, HF, systems engineering, requirements development, spectrum analyzer, and oscilloscope.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with high-gain directional HF antennas.
• Knowledge of RF interference mitigation and microwave systems.
• Proven communication and collaboration skills with counterparts in Avionics, Mission Systems, and Commercial Systems.
• Participation in industry committees developing interface or communication specifications.
• Experience with aeronautical communication, air traffic management, or airline operations.
• Implementing architectural changes and customer-driven enhancements to complex systems.
• Experience with full lifecycle development, test, implementation, and long-term support.
• Developing technical product roadmaps for migrating from the current state to the targeted future state.
• Management of the configuration process, functional analysis, timeline analysis, and operational scenarios.
• Integrating with external systems operated by external companies or agencies.
• Analyzing performance of complex systems through statistical analysis.
• Performing technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• Eliciting and managing customer requirements.
• Experience working in a highly integrated team environment with software, hardware, and network engineers.
• Knowledge of contemporary technologies applicable to addressing product and market needs.
• Experience working in communication systems.
• Experience working in a service-oriented business model for engineering.
• Experience working in high availability systems with a sound understanding of RMA and redundant architectures and design.

Work Environment

The position requires working onsite in Annapolis for 3 days a week

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Annapolis,MD.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 4, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000