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Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced RF/Electronic Warfare Engineer to support the engineering, integration, and testing of Hardware Defined Radio (HDR) and Software Defined Radio (SDR) systems. This role provides subject matter expertise in tactical RF systems and cryptographic subsystems, with direct support to Tactical Data Link (TDL) initiatives.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
What You Will Do
Lead engineering efforts for Hardware Defined Radio (HDR) and Software Defined Radio (SDR) systems
Provide subject matter expertise on RF systems and cryptographic subsystems
Support Tactical Data Link (TDL) projects and related integration activities
Perform systems integration and complex system analysis, including requirements gathering and validation
Develop work plans, cost estimates, and resource plans for integration activities
Manage integration, testing, installation, performance checks, inspections, and training for TDL systems (domestic and remote locations)
Apply dynamic modeling and simulation techniques in RF and Electronic Warfare (EW) environments
Conduct hands-on testing of tactical RF systems in Hardware-in-the-Loop laboratory environments
Support software development and testing in compliance with MIL-STD-6016, MIL-STD-3011, STANAG 5516, STANAG 5522, and Joint Range Extension (JREAP/JRE) capabilities
Draft technical documentation including engineering plans, test procedures, system designs, and evaluation reports
Requirements
Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree in applied science, computing, engineering, mathematics, physics, management information systems, or related engineering/computer science discipline
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Radio Frequency (RF) and Electronic Warfare (EW)
Experience with dynamic modeling and simulation of tactical RF systems
Hands-on experience designing, integrating, and testing tactical systems in laboratory environments
Experience in systems integration, requirements analysis, and complex system evaluation
Experience integrating Joint Range Extension capabilities onto U.S. and foreign military platforms
Experience developing technical documentation for integration, testing, and evaluation efforts
Desired Skills
5+ years of experience managing research, design, development, testing, evaluation, and integration of communication systems
Experience in System Integration Facilities (SIF), Combined Test Beds (CTB), Waveform Test Facilities (WTF), or similar lab environments
Experience with AEGIS systems, Satellite Tactical Data Links, Joint Range Extension Applications Protocol (JREAP), Link-22 Data Link Processor (DLP), or comparable systems
Experience testing and certifying JTRS tactical RF systems in laboratory environments
Clearance Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required
Active U.S. Government Secret clearance required
Travel Requirements
No travel required
