Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

RF Electrical Engineer - Precise Time Systems

Kauai, Hawaii

Computational Physics, Inc. (CPI) is seeking an RF Electrical Engineer to provide specialized engineering support to the U.S. Naval Observatory's Precise Time Department at the WWVH radio station in Hawaii. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to develop and maintain systems that provide timing signals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to listeners world-wide.

Background

The U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) provides precise time, Earth orientation and astronomical data to the U.S. Department of Defense, the Global Positioning System (GPS), various U.S. Federal agencies, international organizations, commercial and scientific users world-wide. The Precise Time Department is responsible for the maintenance and dissemination of the USNO timescale, UTC (USNO), to customers across the entire globe.

The WWVH radio station in Kauai, Hawaii was founded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in 1948 to augment time dissemination capabilities in the Pacific Rim. The station has been operating near-continuously since, providing critical signals for remote clock synchronization, navigation, ionospheric research, and equipment calibration to this day.

The Work

The successful candidate will provide engineering support and supervision of technical staff at the WWVH station. Day-to-day responsibilities include the monitoring of local RF equipment and on-site timing systems; communication with scientific staff at NIST and USNO, providing reports each month; design and commissioning of system modifications; and support of scientific staff in performing experiments and R&D activities.

Location, Clearance, Salary

The position is located at the NIST WWVH facility at the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) on Kauai, Hawaii. The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. A security clearance is not required for this position, but a Public Trust background investigation will be carried out upon employment to obtain a Common Access Card, which is required for facility access.

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Expertise in radio frequency (RF) and microwave engineering
• Thorough knowledge of physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering
• Strong background in both theoretical and practical engineering science techniques and applications
• Ability to perform experiments and research activities with minimal supervision
• Troubleshooting and diagnosis of RF systems using electronic test equipment, e.g. oscilloscopes, multimeters, network analyzers.
• Expert proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, telephone, and email
• Strong presentation abilities including charts, graphs, and spreadsheets
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust level background investigation and DoD Common Access Card (CAC)
• U.S. citizenship is required by our contract

The following additional criteria are highly desirable:

• Experience with precision timing systems and applications
• Knowledge of Network Time Protocol (NTP) and time synchronization technologies
• Familiarity with GPS timing systems and satellite-based time transfer
• Experience with precision frequency and time measurement instrumentation
• Background in atomic clock systems and frequency standards
• Knowledge of telecommunications and RF distribution systems
• Experience supporting government or defense contractor environments
• Previous work with NIST or USNO timing systems

We love science! We study the physical properties of the Earth and our atmosphere, neighboring planets, and the sun. We make the study of science practical by translating our findings into products, both hardware and software, that make our customer's lives easier and better. CPI has served various U.S. Government agencies, universities, international science organizations, prime contractors, as well as commercial customers for 40 years .

CPI is an employee-owned company - our team members receive company stock. Employee ownership motivates and empowers increased productivity, contribution to the longevity of the business, improved retention, and enhanced employee engagement.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Work in paradise - Beautiful Kauai, Hawaii location
• Cutting-edge precision timing technology supporting national infrastructure
• Positive, upbeat, and transparent company culture with opportunities for self-development and career advancement
• Employee-owned small business that allows team members to learn from each other and take ownership
• Professional development support including conference attendance and certification training
• Collaborative environment with world-class timing and frequency experts

• 401(k), Profit Sharing and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Disability insurance (short-term and long-term)
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental Leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

CPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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