Senior RF Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Electrical Engineer Senior Principal to support the US Navy in San Diego, CA.

Note: This position is on-site is located at our customer site: Top Side NIWC Pac (Point Loma). This position has 25% travel to attend customer meetings (CO, MT, DC or international trip to the UK).

JOB DESCRIPTION: SAIC provides engineering expertise to support, maintain, develop, and test existing and new communications systems for NIWC PAC.  This position will provide support for multiple systems providing research, design, development, and testing of information processing hardware such as computer chips, circuit boards, computer systems, and electrical components.

The candidate will have a strong background in system and hardware engineering support, preferably with DoD Development programs, and possess a strong problem-solving skill. Qualified candidates will have some Waveform experience and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understanding of Mode and Waveform development.
• Experience with embedded hardware design, FPGA, and RF communications systems.
• Experience in analog, digital, and signal processing design skills including VLF/LF, analog signal conditioning, analog filter design, digital filter design, digital signal processing, and analog and digital ground isolation.
• Experience with the testing, configuration and documentation of Software Systems and hardware systems.
• Work in conjunction with Software Developers to develop and implement test procedures and scenarios for new and updated systems.
• Participate in resolving technical issues and troubleshoot the system that may arise during integration, implementation, and test.
• Provide technical direction, guidance, and training to less experienced staff.
• Interface with management, customers, and team regularly.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• B.S.E.E, B.S. in related engineering field, or a B.S. in a related science or mathematics field and fourteen (14) years’ experience; OR master’s and twelve (12) years’ experience. 
• DoD IAT 1 certified eligible. 
• Security+ (able to obtain within 6 months of hire). 
• Experience with development and engineering of RF Communications systems.
• Experience with VLF Communications, waveforms, and transmission modes.
• Experience with VLF communications hardware.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• DoD Background with VLF Communications.
• Preferred experience with, all or some, Pascal, C, C++ and C#.

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.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.9 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.