SAIC

RF Systems Engineer

SAIC • $100K — $130K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • STEM Bachelor's degree with 9+ years, Master's with 7+ years, or PhD/JD with 4+ years of experience.
  • Expertise in cutting-edge SIGINT technologies including optical communications and digital signal processing.
  • Strong understanding of RF and signal processing principles.
  • Demonstrated experience with IC acquisition processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills suitable for senior briefs.
  • Ability to navigate a fast-paced, dynamic working environment effectively.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications and R&D project experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide programmatic and technical support as part of a small SETA team.
  • Plan and execute technology maturation throughout the R&D lifecycle.
  • Translate architecture needs into detailed technical requirements.
  • Assess prospective SIGINT technologies for IC and DoD customers.
  • Support the acquisition process including drafting solicitation documents.
  • Review proposals and assist in source selection as a technical advisor.
  • Oversee technology development contracts and create status briefings.
  • Coordinate with external organizations such as DoD and NASA to enhance efforts.
  • Identify and resolve risks during acquisition and program execution.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on state-of-the-art SIGINT technologies and influence future capabilities.
  • Collaborative environment with access to leading experts in the Intelligence Community.
  • Involvement in diverse interactions with organizations like NASA and National Labs.
  • Potential for significant impact on National Space Programs.
  • Exposure to the full lifecycle of technology maturation and acquisition processes.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position provides RF/SIGINT systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services to an Intelligence Community (IC) customer in Chantilly, VA. This customer conducts research and development (R&D) of new space-based RF/SIGINT technologies as well as technology maturation required prior to acquisition. In this position, you will apply your knowledge and expertise to state-of-the-art technologies to advance and bring new mission capabilities to National Space Programs. Additionally, you will provide programmatic and technical support to an IC customer responsible for the 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.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Provide programmatic and technical support to customer as a part of a small SETA team.
  • Plan and execute technology maturation through the R&D lifecycle
  • Translate architecture needs into detailed system and subsystem needs and technical requirements
  • Provide technical and theoretical assessment of prospective SIGINT technologies to IC and DoD customers
  • Work closely with the IC customer supporting all phases of the acquisition process to include Broad Agency Announcement Areas of Interest, Requests for Proposal, Statements of Work, Requirements, Contract Data Requirements Lists, and other required solicitation/contract documents
  • Support source selection activities and review proposals as a technical 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
  • Assist with program management decisions to include funding within programs across fiscal years and portfolios
  • 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

Required Qualifications:
  • STEM Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience
  • Knowledge of leading edge technologies in SIGINT, such as: optical communications, digital signal processing, electronically scanned arrays, payload testing & characterization, and/or networking hardware and protocols
  • Understanding and familiarity with RF and signal processing principles
  • Experience with IC acquisition processes
  • Knowledge of SIGINT technologies
  • Ability to express detailed technical concepts in a high level (senior staff level) briefing language
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and energetic working environment
  • Effective interpersonal skills and strong oral and written presentation skills
  • Aptitude for SETA work onsite with the customer
  • Excellent skills in MS Office applications
  • R&D project experience


Desired Qualifications:
  • Preferred degree plans in Physics, Engineering, and/or Mathematics
  • End-to-end knowledge of relevant systems lifecycle--spanning conception, acquisition initiation, development, and deployment and operations
  • End-to-end technical knowledge of SIGINT architecture, systems, mission processing, and technologies
  • Experience and ability to coordinate within and across DoD or IC R&D acquisition organizations
  • Five (5) years of experience with government or IC acquisition processes


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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