Principal RF Engineering SME – Air Force Aircraft Mission Systems (JSE)

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Las Vegas, NV

10h

About The Position

RF System Expertise & Technical Guidance & Cross Functional Collaboration: Apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts related to RF systems on Air Force aircraft, including radar, electronic warfare (EW), countermeasures, and signal processing. Specific experience with Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars, integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Systems (IDEWS) and their integration with aircraft navigation and targeting solutions is highly valued. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, squadron leadership, and customer organizations on best practices for RF system model development and testing within the JSE. Work closely with Operations, Integration, and Program Management teams throughout all phases of simulation event planning, execution, anomaly investigation and reporting. Advise and assist simulation scenario developers by interpreting user requirements. Research and stay apprised of developing technologically advanced RF payloads and systems for both U.S. and foreign aircraft. Apply high-fidelity physics-based models of RF propagation, antenna patterns, signal processing chains, and countermeasures within the JSE to accurately represent real-world aircraft RF system behavior. Provide expertise in the accurate modeling and simulation of diverse RF threats and countermeasures for effective 'red teaming' and adversarial engagement within the JSE. Test & Evaluation Support: Leverage an understanding of operational context and tactical employment to develop test strategies, concepts, objectives, measures of performance, and test methodologies specifically related to RF simulation events in the JSE. Define data requirements for RF systems under test/training, including threat and environmental measurement systems.. Provide content for test support plans and data analysis plans to ensure useful test and training outcomes. Make hardware and software recommendations as needed. Provide control room test support in the engineering discipline role. Develop real-time data monitoring displays for effective data analysis. Analyze and interpret RF-related data, assess system under test/training performance, develop conclusions and recommendations, and generate report-quality data products and technical documentation. Security and Classification Management for RF Data: Maintain expert knowledge of security classification guides (SCGs) and data handling protocols pertaining to classified RF system performance data and simulation outputs, ensuring strict compliance in all aspects of JSE operations and reporting. Leadership & Communication: Serve as a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high-performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment. Effectively communicate complex results with management and executive leadership through clear, concise, and technically accurate oral and written presentations.

Requirements

Minimum of 9+ years of related experience working with RF systems in a research, development, or test environment
Current and comprehensive RF experience with military aircraft mission systems is essential
Expertise in RF engineering to include: RF Signal Processing designs and techniques, RF antenna, receiver, and transmitter modeling and analysis techniques and tools, Electronic Warfare intelligence data Systems and databases and how they are used in programming/reprogramming electronic warfare systems, EW system and countermeasure design, integration, and testing
Experience with radar and/or electronic warfare (EW) hardware and software systems and technologies is required
Thorough working knowledge and practical experience with DoD Test and Evaluation processes within major acquisition programs
Demonstrated experience in the development and application of test measures and advanced test techniques relevant to RF and mission systems
Ability to interface with high-level Systems Engineering leads in determining the best course of action for radar or electronic warfare equipment and countermeasures selection, development, integration, and test
Proficiency with Microsoft office applications
Familiarity with MS Windows and Linux OS
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or other Engineering/Technical discipline relevant to RF engineering/development from an ABET accredited program is required

Nice To Haves

15+ years' experience in RF systems and their application on military aircraft is highly desired
Specific experience with 5th Generation aircraft and emerging RF and EW systems is strongly preferred
Knowledge of threat radar systems to include RF signal processing designs and techniques
Experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR) architectures and/or Cognitive Electronic Warfare concepts and their integration into complex simulation environments
Experience with Integrated Master Schedules and risk management
Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)
Proven experience in delivering professional instruction or training to technical audiences

Responsibilities

Apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts related to RF systems on Air Force aircraft
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, squadron leadership, and customer organizations
Work closely with Operations, Integration, and Program Management teams throughout all phases of simulation event planning, execution, anomaly investigation and reporting
Advise and assist simulation scenario developers by interpreting user requirements
Research and stay apprised of developing technologically advanced RF payloads and systems for both U.S. and foreign aircraft
Apply high-fidelity physics-based models of RF propagation, antenna patterns, signal processing chains, and countermeasures within the JSE
Provide expertise in the accurate modeling and simulation of diverse RF threats and countermeasures for effective 'red teaming' and adversarial engagement within the JSE
Leverage an understanding of operational context and tactical employment to develop test strategies, concepts, objectives, measures of performance, and test methodologies specifically related to RF simulation events in the JSE
Define data requirements for RF systems under test/training, including threat and environmental measurement systems
Provide content for test support plans and data analysis plans to ensure useful test and training outcomes
Make hardware and software recommendations as needed
Provide control room test support in the engineering discipline role
Develop real-time data monitoring displays for effective data analysis
Analyze and interpret RF-related data, assess system under test/training performance, develop conclusions and recommendations, and generate report-quality data products and technical documentation
Maintain expert knowledge of security classification guides (SCGs) and data handling protocols pertaining to classified RF system performance data and simulation outputs
Serve as a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high-performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment
Effectively communicate complex results with management and executive leadership through clear, concise, and technically accurate oral and written presentations