Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.
Captivation Software is looking for a mid level systems engineer who will assist with daily responsibilities and be able to travel 3x/year for 7-10 days at a time.
RequirementsSecurity Clearance:
- Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen
- A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus four (4) year of systems engineering experience.
- A High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of general system engineering experience (any Process Area) may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
- A Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of systems engineering experience.
- A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for three (3) years of systems engineering experience.
- Experience with coding Python and Visual Basic for applications
- Strong experience in applying RF theoretical and academic knowledge in EMI testing unintended emissions within HF, VHF, and UHF spectrum
- Familiar with RF tools (network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes) and components (amplifiers, filters, isolators, attenuators, terminators, etc.)
- Formulating and documenting test plans
- Draft and issue technical recommendations through formal test reports
- Specify and/or review system and component technical performance requirements to ensure optimal functionality while meeting E3 noise electric field limit.
- Collaborate internal and external agency stakeholders to ensure technical support enables the E3 Program and customer mission requirements
- Preferred but not required to have experience in electromagnetic compatibility testing, electromagnetic interference mitigation, and /or antenna calibration.
This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.
- Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
- Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
- Above Market Hourly Rates
- $3,600 HSA Contribution
- 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D
Skills Required
- Must currently hold an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with favorable Polygraph and be a U.S. citizen.
- Bachelor's degree in a qualified engineering field (or approved substitution)
- Four (4) years of systems engineering experience (substitutions for degree/advanced degrees described in posting)
- Experience coding in Python
- Experience coding in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
- Strong experience applying RF theory for EMI testing of unintended emissions in HF, VHF, and UHF bands
- Familiarity with RF test equipment: network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes
- Familiarity with RF components: amplifiers, filters, isolators, attenuators, terminators
- Ability to formulate and document test plans and draft formal technical test reports
- Specify and/or review system and component technical performance requirements to meet E3 noise electric field limits
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external agency stakeholders to support program and mission requirements
- Willingness/ability to travel approximately 3 times per year for 7-10 days each
- Experience in electromagnetic compatibility testing, EMI mitigation, and/or antenna calibration
What We Do
Build something to be proud of. Captivation is focused on engineering digital solutions for mission makers. We deliver software engineering expertise across a broad spectrum of disciplines, collaborating to solve problems with the agility and efficiency of a small business. Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is a small, developer-oriented company that embraces the progressive attitude you would expect at a tech startup. We value transparency in the employer-employee relationship, and aim to empower our team through a flattened company structure. We actively pursue the most interesting work the Intelligence Community has to offer. Our team works with leading software technologies to create awesome solutions for happy clients.








