RF Systems Engineer

FTS International LLC

$125K — $162K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math).
  • Over 5 years of relevant experience in RF technology or related fields.
  • Proven experience in developing and coordinating technology roadmaps with multiple agencies.
  • Established professional network in RF fields across government, academia, and industry.
  • Strong background in technical acquisitions, with experience in managing government agency contracts being a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Support government RF Program Manager with technical evaluations and project management.
  • Facilitate Technical Exchange Meetings for various vehicle contract executions.
  • Advise on the technical aspects of the RF program portfolio.
  • Plan R&D lifecycle and technology maturation activities.
  • Handle budget planning and execution for the R&D program.
  • Define RF technology development strategies and roadmaps.
  • Oversee the transition of mature RF hardware for flight development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance.
  • Paid time off for vacations and personal days.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Retirement and savings plan options.
  • Opportunities for learning and development.
  • Wellness program offerings.
Full Job Description
FTS has an opportunity for an RF Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA.

The RF Systems Engineer provides management and outreach support to the government customer RF Program Manager.

Responsibilities
  • Utilize knowledge and background in RF technology and development to support a government program manager in technical evaluation, project management, and execution of RF technology research and development (R&D)
  • Support Technical Exchange Meetings related to ground system, space vehicle, and launch vehicle contract execution
  • Advise RF PM on technical aspects of the RF portfolio
  • Plan and support technology maturation throughout the R&D lifecycle
  • Plan and execute all budgetary aspects of the R&D Program
  • Guide future RF technology development strategy and roadmaps
  • Support transition of mature RF hardware to system program offices for flight development
  • Survey state-of-the-art RF technologies and provide technical recommendations
  • Drive advancement of resiliency activities/initiatives in RF technology
  • Support all phases of the acquisition strategy and process
  • Develop requests for proposals, statements of work, requirements, contract data requirements list (CDRL) and other required solicitation/contract documents
  • Support acquisition source selection activities as a technical advisor on RF-related technologies and components
  • Interact with outside agencies to include DoD, NASA, National Labs and Universities
  • Identify and advise customers on relevant current and emerging technologies, as well as tasks affecting the management of the R&D portfolio
  • Assist with the oversight of technology development contracts and build status briefings for government customers and industry partners


Required Skills/Qualifications
  • TS/SCI with polygraph
  • BS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
  • 5+ years' relevant experience
  • Experience developing and coordinating technology roadmaps with multiple agencies
  • Strong professional network in RF-related fields (government, academia, and industry)
  • Strong technical acquisitions background (Prior government agency acquisitions/contracts management experience a plus)


Desired Skills/Qualifications
  • MS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline


Expected Salary Range: $125,000 - $162,000 per year. Placement within the range is determined by qualifications, job-related criteria, experience, internal equity and market considerations. In addition, FTS International, LLC has benefits offerings in addition to salary to include Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

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