Communications Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Communications Engineer to join our team. This exciting opportunity will be supporting ABMS family of systems within our Air Force and Combatant Command Business Group. The Communications Engineer will work across research, development, integration, and testing of communications systems of complex C2 systems. They will have knowledge of wired & wireless communications systems, to include; digital, microwave, WAN, LAN and fiber-optic networks.

• Engage with stakeholders to analyze requirements, address communications network challenges, apply sound technology solutions, and verify the solution satisfies the requirements.
• Independent reviews of communications system designs and their integration including analysis of alternatives, design reviews, and performance estimation
• Developing and evaluating the various integrated communications systems and tactical datalinks in contested environments
• Support planning, design, evaluation, modification, operation, maintenance and sustainment of complex analog and digital voice, data and video communications networks, systems and equipment using a variety of transport media.
• Assess and diagnose the health of communications systems
• Keep informed of and study currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to communications engineering
• Generate sections of design specifications of more complex projects or complete specifications of less complex projects

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical or similar Engineering/STEM field with 14 years of related experience. A Master's and 12; PhD or JD and 9+ years.

• US Citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance
• Understanding of communications theory, link budgets, and communications and networking protocols
• Experience with C++, Python, MATLAB, or other modeling and analysis tools
• Interest in solving problems across multiple engineering disciplines to provide solutions to complex problems
• Effective communication skills, collaboration, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills

• Strong systems engineering skills and familiarity with independent Verification & Validation (V&V) testing
• Experience in RF & Digital Communications including
• Modulation types
• Error correction coding
• Channel effects
• Communications protocols
• Antenna performance modeling
• Digital Signal Processing
• Software Defined Radios
• Military & Commercial Satellite Systems

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

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 $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.