Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Electromagnetic Test and Evaluation Engineer to join a National Defense Contract in Huntsville, AL through 100% on site presence. The Electromagnetic Test and Evaluation Engineer will support advanced radar simulation and electromagnetic testing for multiple aerospace programs. The Electromagnetic Test and Evaluation Engineer offers hands-on lab work with cutting edge systems like the DART facility where missile seekers meet hardware-in-the-loop simulations - and collaborate with a high-performance team on projects that span multiple programs with strategic impact.

Responsibilities of the Electromagnetic Test and Evaluation Engineer include:

• Develop & validate test system requirements for electromagnetic & RF components used in aerospace programs
• Design & integrate hardware/software architectures to support dynamic radar testing & simulation environments
• Perform modeling, simulations, and trade studies to optimize system performance & refine design environments
• Execute hands-on testing including vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum (TVAC) procedures in lab settings
• Analyze anomalies & apply root-cause corrective actions to maintain system reliability throughout lifecycle
• Coordinate with internal teams & customers to meet test objectives & provide technical consultation
• Operate within the DART lab, using specialized RF systems, LabVIEW interfaces, and real-time simulation tools

Qualifications of the Electromagnetic Test and Evaluation Engineer include:

• 1+ years of hands-on lab experience in electromagnetics or RF systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or a related field
• Knowledge of RF theory & systems, including radar hardware & test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, VNAs)
• Experience with digital signal processing (DSP) and/or FGPA design
• Active Secret clearance
• Familiar with LabVIEW, MATLAB, C++, or Python for test automation and data analysis
• Comfort working in a Linux environment & embedded programming/debugging

Compensation for the Electromagnetic Test and Evaluation Engineer includes:

• Salary Range: $100,000-120,000 depending on experience
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by law

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• Develop & validate test system requirements for electromagnetic & RF components used in aerospace programs
• Design & integrate hardware/software architectures to support dynamic radar testing & simulation environments
• Perform modeling, simulations, and trade studies to optimize system performance & refine design environments
• Execute hands-on testing including vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum (TVAC) procedures in lab settings
• Analyze anomalies & apply root-cause corrective actions to maintain system reliability throughout lifecycle
• Coordinate with internal teams & customers to meet test objectives & provide technical consultation
• Operate within the DART lab, using specialized RF systems, LabVIEW interfaces, and real-time simulation tool