Junior Field Applications Engineer

About the Role The Junior Field Applications Engineer will support senior engineers in technical customer engagement, hands-on equipment operations, and field deployments to build the skills and experience needed to grow into an RF spectrum monitoring and geolocation subject matter expert. This is a full-time, onsite role based at CRFS's U.S. Headquarters in Reston, VA. What You'll Do

• Provide local assistance to senior Field Applications Engineers, maintain the pool of demonstration equipment, and set up and test systems prior to use in the field.
• Learn and ultimately deliver customer training to end users on basic CRFS system and software operations.
• Learn to perform diagnostics and basic repairs on CRFS equipment both in the office and in the field.
• Deploy to customer locations to assist with the installation, configuration, and testing of CRFS equipment.
• Assist in the development of test plans and contribute to project summary reports.
• Support Sales Teams by preparing equipment for demonstrations and assisting with technical presentations.
• Maintain and manage the demonstration equipment inventory to ensure it is calibrated, updated, and ready for deployment.
• Travel up to 25% travel, primarily domestic with some international, to customer sites and trade events. What We're Looking For
• Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field; relevant military technical school experience will be highly considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: Entry to early-career (0–3 years).
• ESD Awareness: Basic understanding of working on static-sensitive equipment in ESD-controlled environments.
• Networking Basics: Familiarity with TCP/IP, subnets, and hardware configuration.
• Technical Literacy: Strong computer skills and the ability to quickly learn specialized software and OS environments.
• Communication: Clear oral and written communication skills with the ability to document technical processes accurately.
• Adaptability: A “can-do” attitude with a strong desire to learn new technologies and follow guidance from senior mentors.
• Mobility: Must be willing and able to travel frequently to support customer requirements.
• Safety: Commitment to safe working practices and following established risk assessment protocols.
• Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts. Nice to Have
• RF Foundation: Fundamental understanding of RF concepts (frequency, power, spectrum analysis) and basic familiarity with test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzers and multimeters.
• Defense/Government Interest: Interest in or prior experience with DoD, Government, or defense contracting environments.
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or TS clearance. An active clearance is a plus.
• Hands-on Hobbyist: Personal projects involving SDRs (Software Defined Radios), amateur radio, or electronics are a strong indicator of passion for the field. Compensation & Benefits
• Not specified in the posting.