Job DescriptionPosition Overview
Fusion Innovation is seeking a Senior RF Systems Engineer to support the full systems engineering lifecycle, evaluate emerging technologies, and guide technical development efforts. This role combines RF communications expertise with systems engineering and project management to help the customer assess new capabilities, address technology gaps, and make informed development decisions. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who can balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate new technologies and products to determine whether they offer new capabilities or address customer technology gaps.
- Identify and assess innovative and bespoke technologies, determine appropriate evaluation approaches, and evaluate promising products for inclusion in future device development.
- Develop realistic project timelines and cost estimates, establish tracking mechanisms, and monitor active technical efforts.
- Maintain relationships with external organizations and coordinate the timely exchange of information among stakeholders.
- Engage with industry and academia to identify trends and technological advancements that may support customer needs.
- Assess, document, and track future operational requirements and ensure they are reflected in the Technology Roadmap.
- Prepare technical reports and briefings tailored to the audience, from high-level overviews to detailed technical assessments.
- Support multiple systems engineering and project management efforts throughout the development lifecycle, helping the customer make informed requirements and development decisions.
Required Skills- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience with a BS/BA, 10 years with an MS/MA, or 7 years with a PhD. An additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- At least five years of experience as a Systems Engineer providing technology evaluation, project management, requirements support, and related services described above.
- Demonstrated experience with RF communication systems, technologies, and concepts.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and brief complex technical and nontechnical information to nontechnical stakeholders.
- Ability to take initiative and independently manage key elements of complex technical development efforts.
- Ability to balance multiple fast-paced projects, quickly learn organizational activities and priorities, and work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
Additional DetailsFusion Innovation anticipates the annual base salary for this position will generally range from $100,000 to $215,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to:
- Relevant education, certifications, and training
- Years of direct applicable experience with this work and the customer
- Contract labor category requirements, skill level, contract bill rate, and hours allocation
- Alignment with the position's responsibilities
- Additional specialized skills
In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be considered for discretionary bonuses and are eligible for Fusion Innovation's comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, company-sponsored retirement contributions, paid leave, professional development opportunities, and other employee benefits.
