Field Systems Engineer

Summary

Join Metron, an employee-owned company, as a Field Systems Engineer! This role involves remote work and on-site responsibilities in Sterling, VA, focusing on RF system integration, troubleshooting, deployment, and training at customer locations. You will handle system packaging, installation, testing, and repair. The position requires significant travel and the ability to lift heavy equipment. A minimum of 10 years of RF engineering experience is needed, along with a TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship. Metron offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and various other perks.

Requirements

• Ability to support hardware installations
• Ability to carry hardware equipment and lift up to 100 pounds
• Travel required up to 50%
• At least 10 years’ experience in RF Engineering and Field Development support
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• US Citizenship is required; the selected individual must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance

Responsibilities

• Provide systems integration, troubleshooting, deployment, installation, and demonstration of RF systems at local and remote customer sites
• Provide logistical support on a programmatic or departmental level
• Properly package the system for shipment for test site delivery
• Install the system at the test site
• Perform operational system testing
• Troubleshoot and repair systems based on operational defects identified at the test site
• Provide training and operational support for these systems as necessary
• Perform a variety of complex technical duties, including systems modification, troubleshooting, tests, and major repairs on electronic and electro-mechanical equipment, as a part of a maintenance and operations process
• Read and interpret schematic and wiring diagrams, waveforms and diagnostic results, assembly drawings and specifications, and relate these to overall system performance or malfunctions
• Disassemble and reassemble complex equipment for the repair or replacement of defective parts, wiring, and electrical or mechanical units
• Assemble and fabricate systems from the component-level, using correct wire wrap, solder, and assembly techniques
• Assist in the design of electronic circuits and mechanical modifications to permit successful interfacing of equipment to related systems
• Inspect, test, and advise on the operation and troubleshooting of equipment such as CMNR systems, computer systems, and associated peripheral hardware

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience using a forklift and prior OSHA certification/training
• An in-depth knowledge of Electronic Theory and associated practices
• Experience working at with Commercial Marine Navigation Radar (CMNR) systems and high precision RF generation facilities

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Accompanying FSA and HSA options
• Additional Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Annual Salary Reviews
• Profit Sharing
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth Options
• Gym and Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program