Senior RF Systems Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior RF Systems Engineer.  This position provides systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services to a customer within the Intelligence Community (IC) working in Chantilly, VA. This customer is responsible for research and development (R&D) of technologies to design, build, and operate national security-related space-based systems. This position is an opportunity to apply your RF systems knowledge and expertise to state-of-the-art technologies to advance and bring new mission capabilities to National Space Programs. You will provide programmatic and technical support to an IC customer responsible for maturation of SIGINT technologies, which span the spectrum from applied research to demonstrated capabilities suitable for transition into system program baselines and advanced future systems. These efforts will influence the next generation of SIGINT space systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Provide programmatic and technical support to customer leaders and staff as part of a small SETA team. Plan and execute technology maturation through the R&D lifecycle

·         Translate user needs into detailed system needs and technical requirements.

·         Provide technical review and assessment of SIGINT technologies and theoretical concepts of signal characteristics, with emphasis on the antenna and RF front-end components

·         Work closely with the IC customer supporting all phases of the acquisition strategy and process to include Requests for Proposal, Statements of Work, Requirements, Contract Data Requirements Lists and other required solicitation/contract documents.

·         Support acquisition source selection activities as an advisor

·         Assist the IC customer with the oversight of technology development contracts and develop status briefings for government and industry

·         Interact with outside organizations such as DoD, NASA, National Labs, and Universities to coordinate activities for maximum effect

·         Provide identification, assessment and resolution of risks during the acquisition phase and during program execution.

·         Work with the IC customer to advance resiliency activities/initiatives in SIGINT technology

Qualifications

·         Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.

·         Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, Math or related discipline with 9 years related experience or master’s degree with 7 years related experience, or PhD with 4 years related experience

·         Knowledge of SIGINT technologies and the RF industry

·         Experience with the IC acquisition process

·         Knowledge of leading edge technologies in SIGINT, such as: wideband receiver architectures, digital signal processing, phased arrays, RF system testing and characterization

·         Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and energetic environment.

·         Effective interpersonal skills and strong presentation and writing skills.

·          Ability to express detailed technical capabilities in a high level (senior staff level) briefing language.

·         Aptitude for Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) work on site with the customer.

·         Excellent skills in MS Office applications.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

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