Hardware Engineer (Vandenberg Air Force Base)

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone in the Vandenberg Air Force Base/Lompoc area looking for work as a Hardware Engineer. This position is Full Time and Temp To Hire, with the hours from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The pay rate for this position is $60-70/hr (DOE). If you are qualified and interested, submit a resume ASAP!

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Perform engineering functions to design, develop, modify, integrate and test new subsystems on mono-pulse tracking radars

Lead an engineering team with the technical aspects of a project and the supporting multi-disciplined project team

Research, design, develop, and execute complex new capabilities used by tracking radars

Perform complex system modeling, simulation, and analysis to provide the most appropriate technical solution

Plan, conduct, and assist the project manager in the execution of engineering projects

Coordinate the efforts of technical support personnel for assigned projects

Analyze, develop, recommend, and implement approaches to meet customer requirements

Serve as an interface for project information to internal management and the customers

Provide leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel

Provide expertise to requests for engineering assistance to restore operational systems

Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or other technical major in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with five or more years’ relevant experience

Possess and maintain DoD Secret security clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization

Valid U.S. Driver’s License required

Experience working with RF to include local oscillators, doublers, mixers, and attenuators

Working knowledge of monopulse radar tracking systems and/or shipboard radar systems a plus

Experience working with high power tube and solid state RF amplifiers

Experience with C-band pulsed Doppler tracking and wideband coherent imaging systems desired

Familiar with legacy range radars types (AN/FPQ-6, AN/FPQ-14, AN/FPS-16, etc) desired

Working knowledge of antennas and antenna tracking systems

Experience with digital interface design to include familiarization with interface modules, cable/wire types and connector systems

Experience with hardware systems integration and testing

Experience providing inputs for engineering project proposals within defined time constraints

Proficient in use of specialized test equipment including but not limited to VOMs, spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes

Proficient in technical writing for development of technical reports, White Papers, and other technical support documentation

Experience with computer systems including single-board (SBCs), servers, and workstations

Familiarization with the Linux and Windows Operating systems

Ability to effectively communicate technical issues verbally and through written media such as graphical slides and verbal presentations to management and customers

Proficient with M/S Office tool suite and CAD software

Ability to read and create wire diagrams, schematics, and mechanical drawings

Proficient in use of specialized test equipment including but not limited to VOMs, spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes

Strong interpersonal skills – interacting with both internal and external personnel and to provide guidance to less experienced engineers

Ability to communicate through both oral and written correspondence

Ability to work independently, with little to no instruction, as well as on a team

Strong organizational and time management skills to balance, plan, prioritize, and execute projects

Ability to work within a dynamic, fast paced environment with time constraints as a team player

Effective analytical and problem-solving skills

We as well as our client are equal opportunity employers, women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Any offer of employment is contingent on receipt of a satisfactory background check, which will include a review of the applicant’s criminal history. No applicant will be denied employment solely on the grounds of a criminal offense. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances and the relevance of the offense to the position(s) applied for will be considered.