Payload Antenna and Electronics Engineer

Job Description

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Leffler Consulting is seeking an experienced Payload Antenna and Electronics Engineer to support an Intelligence Community client in Washington, DC. Key areas of focus include antenna design trades, performance predictions and/or evaluations, system impact evaluations, hardware assembly and test, and antenna subsystem integration. The successful candidate will be experienced in assessing the feasibility of new antennas and feed electronics designs, antenna and feed electronics manufacturing, and launch and flight operations of space vehicles. An active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Poly is required.

One of our clients in Chantilly, VA needs a Payload Antenna and Electronics Engineer for a permanent position.

Position: Payload Antenna and Electronics Engineer - TS/SCI clearance with a CI Poly

Location: Chantilly, VA

Position Type: Permanent position

Clearance: TS/SCI clearance with a CI Poly

Job Description:

Leffler Consulting is seeking a Payload Antenna and Electronics Engineer to be an integral participant in spacecraft payload Antenna and Electronics requirements development, design analysis, test, and verification. Key areas of focus include antenna design trades, performance predictions and/or evaluations, system impact evaluations, hardware assembly and test, and antenna subsystem integration. The successful candidate will be experienced in assessing the feasibility of new antennas and feed electronics designs, antenna and feed electronics manufacturing, and launch and flight operations of space vehicles. An active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Poly is required.

Duties:

Provide expert advice and coordination concerning antenna and associated electronics development

Assess the feasibility of new antennas and antenna functionality elements

Review antenna manufacturing specifications for accuracy and ensure documentation is complete and accurate

Develop antenna models for performance evaluations and predictions

Review and coordinate changes to specifications, ICDs, and system-level requirements documentation for spacecraft

Track development issues and attend unit, subsystem, and system-level design reviews

Identify and assess emerging risks and develop and evaluate proposed burn-down plans

Review the developers readiness to proceed into spacecraft test at various levels of assemblyRequired Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering

A minimum of 9 years of relevant experience

Extensive knowledge of payload digital hardware development and test

Experience in DoD IC acquisition and program management processes

Strong attention to detail

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with personnel from multiple functions and at all levels of the customer organization to deliver results

Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building, and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to be effective on a government/contractor team

Highly organized with the ability to plan, track, and maintain due dates for multiple taskers and products central to customer acquisition processes.Leffler Consulting offers a comprehensive benefits program including various options in these plans:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Holiday/Annual/Sick/PersonalLeave

Short-Term/ Long-Term Disability Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Generous 401(k) Company Plan

Education Assistance

Professional Development Programs ReimbursementIf you are interested in this position, please send me a copy of your latest resume at with the information requested below. Also, please let me know what time/number is best to call to discuss this great opportunity. In case you are not interested in this position or this is not a right fit for you, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends/networks or anyone you know who may be interested in this position. Thank you!

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Regards,

Barbara Truszkowski

Technical Recruiter

Representing: Leffler Consulting

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