Altus is hiring: Electrical Engineer Radio Frequency in Aberdeen Proving Ground

Job Title: Electrical Engineer (Radio Frequency)

Company: Altus Engineering

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

Position Overview: We are seeking an Electrical Engineer, with experience in Radio Frequency, to support research at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

About Us: Founded in 2003, Altus Engineering is a Maryland small business providing professional engineering services to the Department of Defense and industry customers. These include high-quality software development services, system modeling and simulation, scientific research, and performing engineering analysis of combat systems and personnel vulnerabilities. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding professional and technical services through building and empowering teams that will continue to grow with us.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute experiments to test and evaluate electrical systems and components.
• Collaborate with team members to create detailed test plans and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) under tight deadlines.
• Design and establish experimental workflows and schedules.
• Oversee the maintenance and management of laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Engage in the installation and training activities for RF sources.
• Analyze experimental data and provide estimates of field strength.
• Ensure high-quality standards for experimental procedures and data collection.
• Comply with all relevant regulatory requirements and standards.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, as well as draft reports that summarize research findings and progress.

Qualifications/Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience OR

• Master's Degree and 1 year of relevant experience

• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance

• Ability to design, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical circuits, including analog and digital systems.

• Experience with control systems, including PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA systems, and feedback control mechanisms.

• Familiarity in using testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators and RF sensing equipment.

• Knowledge of RF source pulsars (such as NLTL, DSRDs, magnetrons, AWGs, etc.).

• Hands-on experience with anechoic chambers and/or GTEM cells.

• Experienced in managing and analyzing large data sets, with experience in MATLAB preferred.

What We Offer:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance