Antennas and Propagation Research and Engineer

Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2024
Antennas and Propagation Engineers provide technical expertise in antenna design, propagation, and measurement for the advancement of CIA mission objectives.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
  • Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Demonstrated proficiency in:
    • Broad technical understanding of the electrical and/or computer engineering fields
    • Ability to learn new skills in pace with technological advances
    • Adapting to fast paced, dynamic requirement environments
    • Interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills
    • Verbal and written communication skills
    • Creative analytic and problem-solving
    • Strong team and independent work ethic
    • Systems engineering experience
  • Knowledge or experience in the following functional disciplines:
    • Systems engineering
    • Prototype design and fabrication
    • Radio-frequency propagation
    • Antenna design
    • Electromagnetic simulation
    • Computational electromagnetics
    • Soldering
  • Familiarity with the following engineering tools and software:
    • Logic and spectrum analyzers
    • Oscilloscopes
    • FEKO
    • Ansys HFSS
    • CST Studio Suite
    • Ray Trace
    • Matlab
    • Near and Far Field Antenna Chambers
  • Advanced degree, professional certification, or comparable work experience in:
    • Electrical engineering
    • RF communications and waveform design

Responsibilities:

As an Antennas and Propagation Engineer within CIA's Directorate of Science and Technology (DS&T), you will apply your engineering or scientific expertise as an integral member of a technical team of innovative, expert problem solvers who deliver new solutions in support of CIA's mission to collect foreign intelligence.

DS&T Antennas and Propagation Engineers combine specialized radio frequency (RF) propagation modeling, antenna design, fabrication, and measurement expertise to tackle tough intelligence challenges through unique and tailored engineering solutions.

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