SAIC

RF Test Engineer

SAIC • $90K — $130K *
Point Mugu Nawc, CA 93042In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience; extensive experience can substitute for degree
  • Strong grasp of RF/microwave principles and analysis methods
  • Experience in defining and analyzing systems engineering requirements
  • Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink programming
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • US Citizenship required
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance needed

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to developing Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Counter-C5ISRT operations
  • Manage a dynamic database of on-orbit assets for mission readiness
  • Generate technical documentation like specifications and test reports
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly within multidisciplinary teams
  • Develop and execute experiments to analyze subsystem effectiveness
  • Assist in creating tools for experimentation, such as Software Defined Radios

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity for hands-on experience with advanced technology
  • Involvement in military-level experimental operations
  • Travel opportunities for collaboration and meetings
  • Contribution to national defense initiatives through work in Electronic Warfare
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is searching for an experienced Radio Frequency (RF) Test Engineer to join our team at Point Mugu, CA.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The RF Test Engineer should have proven experience in developing innovative solutions that will be used to meet warfighter needs to support the US Navy relating to Electronic Warfare (EW) capability development. Seeking a candidate with hands-on experience in on-orbit satellite Command and Control (C2) and a strong understanding of the underlying communication infrastructure.

JOB DUTIES:
  • Contribute to the development of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for Counter-C5ISRT (Command, Control, Computing, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting) operations
  • Develop and manage a dynamic database of categorized on-orbit assets to directly support mission readiness by creating and distributing time-sensitive Rapid Reaction Files (RRF)
  • Generate technical documentation: specifications, test reports, and verification document
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems, mechanical, software, engineering, and external vendors)
  • Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical concepts clearly
  • Use verbal and written communication to collaborate on requirements development teams and to present data and explain results to management and customers
  • Hypothesize and develop experiments to provide insight into cause-and-effect. Create and validate experimentation plans/procedures traced to requirements
  • Execute experimentation to characterize and assess effectiveness of subsystems in various laboratory and field environments, including military service-level events.
  • Assist with developing tools, such as Target Return Emulators, Software Defined Radios, and automation software to facilitate experimentation.
  • Apply Systems Engineering knowledge to develop requirements and conduct research and trade studies to validate requirements to support large naval Electronic Support acquisition programs
  • Conduct domestic or international travel to support requirements collaboration, experimentation, and customer meetings


Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:
  • Bachelors and a minimum of five (5) years of experience; additional years of experience accepted in lieu of degree
  • Strong understanding of RF/microwave principles and system and subsystem-level analysis methodologies
  • Defining, refining, and analyzing requirements while supporting the systems engineering process
  • Programming with MATLAB/Simulink
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Candidate must be a US Citizen.
  • Must have an active TS/SCI


DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Understanding of satellite payloads and subsystems
  • Knowledge of ground to satellite communication links
  • Ability to work in a lab environment and participate in integration and test activities


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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