Job Description

Alion’s expertise in wireless communication is unrivaled. This includes 50+ years’ of experience performing complex RF Engineering analysis for DoD customers, civilian government agencies, and commercial companies worldwide. Our expertise in collecting, analyzing, and formatting spectrum data, including RF measurement, frequency assignment, spectrum certification, LiDAR, and other geo-referenced data, enables us to produce refined RF modeling and simulation tools and applications with the reliability and precision needed to assure spectrum access and control. Alion’s analysis-driven tools support diverse tasks such as spectrum forensics and deconfliction, testing for coverage amid urban clutter, and antenna site planning. Alion's Radio Frequency and Electromagnetic Spectrum Engineering Directorate (RESED) offers a variety of work, from projects supporting international satellite coordination to countering IEDs.  Our work is increasingly important in a world that depends on well-coordinated, interference-free spectrum access.

We are seeking a RF Wireless Engineering Intern to support work with the US Army Corps of Engineers in summer 2021.

Summary 

Under immediate supervision, supports more senior engineers in the design, development, and testing of radio frequency (RF) and/or microwave systems architecture, components, circuits, or products.  Includes antenna design, both reflector and array systems, frequency synthesizers, transmitters and receivers. 

Supports senior technical personnel and project managers within own organization in various technical activities related to system and technical product development. Receives immediate supervision from management as well as technical guidance and training from the more experienced technical staff.

Responsibilities     

• Applies standard technical concepts, techniques, and procedures to provide assistance to higher-level engineers in the development of technical systems. Typically follows guidelines established by precedence.  
• Performs basic engineering work in analysis, design, development, evaluation, planning, testing and operation in support of system and technical product development. Duties often include the collection of information and data, performance of various tests, and the development of technical documents.  
• Has limited independent interaction with customers and typically provides input to project managers on programmatic and technical deliverables under immediate supervision by more senior technical personnel.   
• Complies with applicable quality and security procedures in the performance of duties. May provide recommendations for improvements to existing quality systems and applicable company procedures and guidelines. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

• Basic knowledge of engineering principals, methods, and techniques within a specific area of expertise.  
• Basic knowledge of relevant tools, equipment, hardware, and software. 
• Basic internal team communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
• U.S. citizenship is required
• An active DoD Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain one is required