Hardware Engineer - Tonopah

Arcata Associates, Inc. supports engineering and operations work for radar and electronic warfare systems. The Hardware Engineer performs evaluation, sustainment, design, modification, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and field support for threat and EW systems, while coordinating with engineers, technicians, vendors, project teams, and Air Force customers.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Engineering and O&M personnel to coordinate the activities involved in the sustainment and upgrades of existing threat and EW systems
• Supports systems integration by working with project teams and vendors to field systems ensuring the following elements are addressed:
• Identify and document system level requirements for range integration to include power, communication, instrumentation and commandcontrol
• Validate existing power, communications, instrumentation and command and control (C2) by working with other engineers
• Develop processes and procedures that will support training and technician competency to operate and maintain equipment
• Recommends and conducts testing, equipment modifications, and recommends corrections to design deficiencies through evaluation of operational capability of systems/equipment and review of performance data against standards
• Research, plan and support the design and modifications of existing and new threat and EW systems
• Research and analyze data such as customer design proposals, specifications and manuals to determine the feasibility of design or application
• Troubleshoot and effectively resolve system issues that involved working with technicians and vendors
• Performs periodic preventative maintenance and supports operations when tasked
• Capable of providing reports, status, and records activities in a maintenance management system
• Identify and document system level open-loop emitter and closed-loop radar requirements for range integration to include power, communication, instrumentation and commandcontrol
• Validate existing power, communications, instrumentation and command and control (C2) range interface control documents (ICDs) and update/re-create as necessary
• Develop remote operations concept and infrastructure requirements
• Support development of the EWIIP Concept of EmploymentLife-Cycle Support
• Document range modernization needs and generate cost estimates to upgrade the ranges to meet EW needs
• Leads project and maintenance teams to accomplish assigned tasks
• Recommends tests, equipment modifications, and corrections to design deficiencies through evaluation of operational capability of systems/equipment and review of performance data against standards
• Ability to travel to remote locations and perform site assessments related to multi-range threat environments. This will include West Coast Operations that support Open Air Battle Shaping objectives
• Assists in writing technical proposals, requirements definitions, test plans and other technical documentation
• Follow JT4's systems engineering processes and procedures
• Performs other related duties as required
• Research and analyze data such as customer design proposals, specifications and manuals to determine the feasibility of a design or application
• Devise appropriate tests to evaluate, debug and check systems
• Document the results of complex analysis and design tasks
• Collaborate with Air Force customers to obtain requirements, develops system requirements documents, acquisition and vendor statement of work documents, evaluation tests and summary reports

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field experience
• At least five years of related radar, electronic and data processing/control systems involving fielding, integration and sustainment work
• Comprehensive knowledge of electronic warfare (EW) policy, doctrine, practices and capabilities
• Thorough understanding of the analytical, evaluative, and administrative methods required for integration, development, and acquisition of training systems
• Mastery of IO-related systems analysis and design to serve as technical authority on a wide range of technology and applications
• Knowledge of emerging technology to apply new solutions to requirements and to plan advanced projects
• Ability to develop new approaches, establish innovative techniques, and identify measurement and evaluation criteria to determine program effectiveness
• Ability to communicate complex concepts, orally and in writing
• Knowledge and understanding of current engineering practices and standards
• Ability to manage engineering projects efficiently and effectively
• Ability to provide technical direction to other engineers, technicians and support personnel
• Ability to analyze data, resolve problems and make decisions independently
• Ability to work in a field environment with work at remote locations
• Ability to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders, towers and equipment to a minimum of 50 feet
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Strong computer and organizational skills
• Ability to travel as required by the company
• Ability to work odd shifts, long hours, weekends, holidays, changing shifts, and overtime
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other team members and those contacted in the performance of required duties
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
• Have a valid NV state issued driver's license
• Must be able to obtain CompTIA Security + certification