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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Electrical Engineer role supporting shipboard Electromagnetic Environment Effects (E3) and sensor-system integration at NSWC Dahlgren. You will join a technical team performing test, evaluation, troubleshooting, and reporting for Navy shipboard radar, communications, and electronic warfare systems.

• Provide direct support to the Shipboard EMC Improvement Program (SEMCIP) — test, evaluate, and integrate Navy shipboard sensor systems.
• Characterize electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of fielded systems and help develop field fixes.
• Identify EMC vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations for tested systems.
• Plan tests, write procedures, execute testing, analyze data, prepare test reports, and brief technical leadership.
• Use modeling and simulation tools (MATLAB, Python) for data analysis and result validation.
• Travel occasionally to shipyards for on-site testing (up to ~15%).

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Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Hands-on experience or coursework with Radio Frequency (RF) equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
• Proficiency with modeling and data-analysis tools such as MATLAB and Python.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance (or currently hold an active/interim DoD Secret).

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Preferred / Additional Skills

• Familiarity with E3, EMI/EMC troubleshooting, and sensor-system integration.
• Experience supporting test, evaluation, or integration of Navy radar, communications, or electronic warfare (EW) systems.
• Strong technical writing and oral-briefing skills for communicating test results to engineering and leadership audiences.
• Comfortable working in both lab and shipboard/test range environments.

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Work Environment & Location

• This is a full-time, fully on-site role based at NSWC Dahlgren (Dahlgren, VA).
• Typical work schedule is five days per week on average; occasional shipyard travel required (up to ~15%).
• The role involves hands-on testing, laboratory work, and on-site system integration activities.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $80,000 - $100,000 per year. Actual offer within this range will depend on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
• Our client’s benefits package (health, retirement, paid time off, etc.) will be shared with candidates during the recruiting process.

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Keywords & Search Phrases (for candidates)

• Electrical Engineer Dahlgren VA
• EMC / EMI Engineer
• RF test engineer
• MATLAB Python data analysis
• DoD Secret clearance
• Navy sensor systems integration

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About the Employer

This opportunity is posted on behalf of a confidential client in the Engineering industry. Careertakes is acting as the third‑party recruiting platform for this position.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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