Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Our Integrated Warfare Systems Group comprises more than 100 staff that provide program and project management, systems and digital engineering, software, test & evaluation, product support, cybersecurity, international/Foreign Military Sales, strategic communications, and IT support to more than 100 Above Water Sensor, Undersea, and Combat System programs and projects in the Navy’s Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) and customers in Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Office of Naval Research (ONR), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the Navy’s Team Submarine Office. #MC

We are seeking an Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Electromagnetic & Sensor Systems Department (B).

Candidate will support the test, evaluation & integration (TE&I) efforts of Navy electromagnetic and sensor systems. Candidate must have electromagnetic environment effects (E3) engineering knowledge to include: electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), electromagnetic interference (EMI), EMI/EMC testing & analysis, use of Radio Frequency (RF) equipment. 

Day to Day role:

Support the testing and integration of fielding, in-service shipboard sensors & systems. Focus is on Electromagnetic Compatibility of the system with other shipboard sensors & systems.

• Characterize EMI/EMC issues of fielded systems & field fixes
• Identify EMC vulnerabilities of the systems being tested
• Test planning, test procedure development, test execution, analyze test data, create test reports, brief results to leadership
• Considered a “hands-on” role

Candidate must have the ability to work from NSWC Dahlgren 3 days per week on average with some travel expected (up to 15%).

Do you excel at analysis and problem-solving techniques necessary to perform professional scientific/engineering work and excel in a team environment? If so, you may be a great fit to join our high performing team. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics (with emphasis on RF/EMI/EMC)
• Active or interim secret DoD clearance
• 3+ years of experience in theoretical or practical aspects of Navy RF sensors and systems in the areas of EMI/EMC

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with test, evaluation, and integration (TE&I) of Navy RF sensors and systems