JOB TITLE: Electromagnetic Test and Evaluation Engineer
LOCATION: Huntsville, AL
PAY RATE: $78/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
- Duration: 6 months (contract-to-hire)
- Clearance Required: U.S. Secret Clearance
- Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
- Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
- Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
- Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
- Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
- Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
- Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
- Support innovative radar and electromagnetic testing in a hands-on lab environment
- Collaborate with internal and external teams across multiple technical disciplines
- Work with advanced radar simulation and test systems involving RF components, digital signal processing, and embedded technologies
- Contribute to the development, verification, and sustainment of radar seeker systems using real-time simulation tools
- Develop and validate requirements for electromagnetic test systems and components
- Design and integrate hardware and software systems
- Perform trade studies, modeling, and simulation to predict system performance
- Define and execute test procedures to verify compliance with requirements
- Support product lifecycle with troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and engineering updates
- Coordinate with internal teams and external customers to meet test needs
- Operate and maintain specialized lab test equipment
- Analyze technical data, resolve anomalies, and implement improvements
- Travel domestically as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, computer science, or related technical field
- 1+ years of hands-on experience with electromagnetic or RF systems in a lab setting
- 1+ years of coursework or experience in RF theory
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance
- Willingness to travel domestically as needed
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with radar or RF component/system hardware
- Proficient in RF test equipment (e.g., Oscilloscopes, Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers)
- Familiarity with digital signal processing (DSP) and FPGA logic design
- Experience with Linux-based systems
- Embedded software programming and debugging skills
- Knowledge of LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, and/or C++
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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