Electronics Engineer

Electronics Engineer

Job Locations

US-GA-Forrest Park

ID

2024-1779

Category

Other

Overview

APPOINTMENT TYPE : FULL-TIME REGULAR (FTR-A)

LOCATION : Ft. Gillem and OCONUS

• SALARY RANGE :

$71,552.00 - $93,038.40

ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN-ON BONUS

This position performs exploitation and reverse-engineering on IED electronic circuit boards and develop device characterization. Identify, capture, analyze and characterize electronic devices and components from IED circuit boards for arming, firing and source characteristics.

Responsibilities

Perform exploitation and reverse-engineering on IED electronic circuit boards and develop device characterization.

Identify, capture, analyze and characterize electronic devices and components from IED circuit boards for arming, firing and source characteristics.

Capture, characterize and identify IED electrical / electronic RF receiver and transmitter modules and circuit board characteristics, operating frequencies and power.

Specify component nomenclatures and research to identify resources and specifications, reverse engineering the devices if required.

Analyze, demodulate and decode signals in order to extract intelligence data using standardized demodulation and decoding tools and techniques for commonly encountered signals. Utilize laboratory measuring equipment, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and associated instrumentation to perform exploitation of the devices and materials.

Perform Electronic Data Recovery (EDR) of logical and physical data on cell phones and other media storage devices using hardware / software tools including Cellebrite UFED, XRY, FTK and other forensic tools and analyze EDR files to recover data that may be of investigative or intelligence value. Document all exploitation results in all required outputs such as component lists, circuit layouts, mechanical drawings, or in tools like WEAT.

Assist in the creation of technical / scientific reports documenting the results of exploitation and analysis. Responsible for reporting and briefing critical finds to both military and DoD civilian leadership.

Support development of countermeasures for electronic devices / signals.

Provide information to assist in profiling and signature analysis.

Qualifications

High school diploma and 5 years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience requiring similar knowledge, skills, abilities, and performing duties as described may be substituted for the minimum requirements.

Five (5) years of experience in a radio frequency (RF) test environment and characterizing electronic components for intelligence products and reporting.

Five (5) years of experience performing benchtop RF measurements (e.g. occupied bandwidth, average power, pulse width, etc.) using signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes and other equipment.

Experience with testing and characterizing electrical components of IEDs and / or Software Defined Radios (SDR).

Experience with standard operating procedures for the storage, testing and transport of samples and components found in captured materials.

Demonstrated ability to produce technical reports on findings and develop device profiles.

Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance required.

Must be able to successfully pass all medical requirements for deployment.

Experience performing benchtop RF measurements (e.g. occupied bandwidth, average power, pulse width, etc.) using signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes and other equipment.

Experience with testing and characterizing electrical components of IEDs and / or Software Defined Radios (SDR).

Experience with standard operating procedures for the storage, testing and transport of samples and components found in captured materials.

TOTAL REWARDS

ORAU has a strategic approach to providing total rewards to employees through a fair, equitable, and competitive total compensation package. The goal of our total rewards system is to integrate compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance, recognition, development, and career opportunities to attract, engage, and retain the talent required to achieve ORAU's business objectives. The benefit component of our total rewards program supports business goals by offering the following benefits based on employee eligibility :

Legally required benefits

Group Health insurance including : Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision

Retirement plan contribution matching

Disability insurance

Group life insurance

Travel Accident Insurance

Section 125 reimbursement accounts

Other voluntary employee paid benefit and insurance offerings

The ORAU total reward package also promotes work-life balance. Mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, ORAU offers the following additional work-life benefits based on employee eligibility :

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks

Occupational Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

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