Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Electrical Engineer

Location : Norman, OK

Clearance : Public Trust

Team : RMSS

Company / Program Description :

Centuria, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been delivering IT, Engineering, and Scientific solutions to the Federal Government since 2002. During our two decades of service we have earned the trust and respect of our government clients for the simple reason that we have great people who are experts in their fields and take pride and ownership in everything they do.

The Washington Post has recognized Centuria Corporation as one of the top workplaces in the DC Metro area for 2024. This award celebrates nationally recognized companies that make the world a better place to work together by prioritizing a people-centered culture and giving employees a voice. The Top Workplaces USA award is based entirely on feedback from an employee engagement survey completed by the employees of participating workplaces. Centuria is honored to have been awarded this distinction.

Program Description :

Centuria Corporation is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the National Weather Service (NWS) Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD) Radar Operations Center (ROC) Hardware Engineering team in Norman, OK. As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for providing sustaining engineering to the NEXRAD program, focusing on day-to-day operational radar issues, interference analysis, and long-term projects.

You will work on Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) projects, sustaining engineering tasks, and routine obsolescence efforts to ensure the radar's operational longevity well into the 2030s. The ideal candidate will have excellent technical, writing, and presentation skills, along with a strong background in radar hardware, Radio Frequency (RF) systems, and electrical power systems.

Job Responsibilities :

Provide engineering support for radar hardware systems including transmitters, signal processors, and antenna / pedestal subsystems.

Conduct RF interference analysis and mitigation in coordination with federal agencies (NTIA, FCC, DOD, FAA).

Support Service Life Extension Programs (SLEP) and routine obsolescence efforts to extend radar system viability.

Perform site-specific assessments of physical and RF interference sources (e.g., towers, buildings, mining operations).

Collaborate with field offices and stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve radar performance issues.

Develop and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, and test plans.

Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and lifecycle planning activities.

Use lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.) for hardware testing and validation.

Travel to field sites as needed to conduct kit proofs, perform troubleshooting, and provide technical support to field personnel.

Job Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Understanding of electrical power distribution systems, including 3-phase power, 208 VAC systems, generators, and UPS units.

Strong understanding of analog / digital circuit design and RF principles.

Experience with RF interference analysis, troubleshooting, and mitigation techniques.

Knowledge of radar components such as transmitters, receivers, signal processors, antennas, and modulators.

Ability to develop and interpret complex technical diagrams, schematics, and engineering drawings.

Strong technical writing and presentation skills.

Ability and interest in the logical, systematic conversion of program requirements into viable technical solutions.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.