RF/HF Propagation Modeling & Simulation Technical Researcher (RVBXC)

Albuquerque, NMThe Air Force Research Laboratory’s Geospace Environmental Impacts and Applications Branch seeks to hire a junior engineer or junior physicist with background in computer modeling and simulation in the area of Radio Wave Propagation.DR-02: $74,734 - $117,351, DR-03: $103,145 - $145,762
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Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 19 January 2024.  Resumes must be in DD/MMM/YYYY format 

The AFRL Geospace Environmental Impacts and Applications Branch (RVBXC) seeks to fill a junior to mid-level interdisciplinary engineer/physicist/physical scientist position at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.  

The position requires that the applicant be capable of conducting independent and collaborative research with other professionals, investigating scientific work, and applying the relations between space, time, matter, and energy. This applies specifically to the areas of signal emitter, transmission media, and receiver end, encompassing signal processing, with a primary focus on HF Radio systems and technologies.

Position duties include, but not are not limited to:

  • Develop collaborations and teams with other scientists/engineers in the field of study within the organization and outside the organization.
  • Manage research contracts to complement in-house activities in the relevant area of research.
  • Communicate results in scientific journals, conferences, both domestic and international.
  • Support the relevant Air Force Research Laboratory’s mission goals.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

  • US Citizenship
  • Must possess a professional science or engineering (S&E) degree from an accredited academic institution 
  • Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the DR-01/GS-11 for DR-02 or DR-02/GS-13 for DR-03 or equivalent grade level.  Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD TS/SCI security clearance

Desired Qualifications

  • Master’s or PhD degree in engineering (electrical, electronics or computer), physics or physical science
  • Familiarity with radio frequency technology and instrumentation, including antenna design and RF signal processing
  • Experience in working with national and international research community
  • Strong and effective communication skills, critical thinking and practical problem-solving
  • Able to develop and maintain close relationships with academia and other government agencies for basic research
 

(Req.No: 26069)

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