Radio Frequency (RF) Data Links (DL) Engineer, Senior

General Dynamics Information Technology • Mary Esther, FL

15h • $106,250 - $143,750 • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT/ARMA-Global is currently pursuing a qualified candidate to serve as RF/Data Links Communications Engineer, Senior to support the Design, Development, Engineering, Integration, Testing and Implementation and Sustainment of critical technologies for our customers. As a Senior RF / Data Links Communications Engineer you will work closely with a team of dedicated multi-disciplined professionals in supporting customer mission objectives. You'll be responsible for working with coworkers, partners, stakeholders and customer representatives to create effective solutions, providing support to organizational Development & Engineering projects to deliver next-generation technologies across a wide-range of services and emerging capabilities, culminating in the delivery of unparalleled services that enhance customer mission effectiveness. In this role you will; Work with a group of amazing people, committed to customer success Ensure solutions and activities delivered are aligned with the strategy and vision of the organization Collaborate with teammates on complex problems, and recommend improvements Assist in the deconstruction and interpretation of requirements supporting team projects Commit to staying abreast of both emerging technologies and evolving customer goals and objectives Engage with stakeholders and supporting teams, and ensure customer expectations, satisfaction, risks and cost are managed appropriately as it relates to your activities Work to enhance team effectiveness by fostering a culture of unparalleled technical acumen in order to achieve maximum effectiveness in delivering services and solutions IAW the customer and end-user requirements Advocate for, and articulate Development, Integration, Testing and product sustainment activities, contributing to processes and outcomes that enhance productivity, reduce cost while providing for evolutionary change to legacy service delivery models with sole purpose of increasing warfighter service availability, resilience, effectiveness and readiness Adhere to standards, policies, protocols, procedures and best practices that truly embody a “Best of Breed” Development & Engineer services delivery team Participate in architectural and design discussions as they pertain to Future State, Concepts, and planned or active Development & Engineering projects Participating in strategic engagements and events, as required Brief stakeholders on planned and active projects and activities Train users on new capabilities You'll be critical to executing solutions in support of customer outcomes. Specifically, you'll be: Keeping up-to-date with the latest innovations in technology – from new RF and Data Links technology platforms, software and services to cutting edge tools that allow customers and teams to capitalize on efficiencies and deliver cost savings while enabling service expansion through deliberate technology investments that yield transformational capabilities to end-users Lead projects, support milestones and provide for hands-on technical development, integration, and implementation Leading the execution of approved technology-centric strategies while fostering partnerships, and external relationships with other strategic partners to deliver resilient and highly available solutions

Requirements

• 5+ years’ electronic maintenance in the following areas: Digital/analog signal processing, Communications equipment (VHF, UHF, microwave, fiber-optic), Digital computer systems; Test equipment, RF signal processing, Antennas, RF systems, Primary and secondary power equipment, Cisco TCP/IP networking equipment, CoT Software products
• 4+ years’ of experience in PC hardware and software management desirable as it relates to RF and Data Link systems
• 4+ years’ of experience in a Microsoft Windows environment
• DoD 8570.01 IAT level II certification required; Sec+ CE required
• Specific experience with a majority of the following required: -PRC-117, PRC-150, PRC-152 radios. -PSC-5 radios. -ARC-210, ARC-231 radios. -Joint Range Extension (JRE) and ADSI terminals. -MIDS/LVT data-link terminals. -SADL/EPLRS radio. -ROVER, VORTEX terminals
• Must be knowledgeable in the management of Air Force equipment assets
• Must be able to effectively conduct and interpret tests, and troubleshoot solutions
• Must be able to solder and fabricate RF coax cables and multi-conductor cables
• Knowledge and experience working with Cisco routing and switching platforms is desirable
• Ability to manage multiple issues and user problem reports to best determine resolution priority, as required to complete assigned tasks
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to create and maintain systems related documentation
• Ability to assemble equipment racks
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to convey and train user on newly integrated capabilities
• Must have a SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI (TS/SCI)
• Lift over 35 LBS
• BS or equivalent training, plus at least 5 years’ of experience supporting RF/DL Systems Integration, Testing and Operations

Responsibilities

• Work with a group of amazing people, committed to customer success
• Ensure solutions and activities delivered are aligned with the strategy and vision of the organization
• Collaborate with teammates on complex problems, and recommend improvements
• Assist in the deconstruction and interpretation of requirements supporting team projects
• Commit to staying abreast of both emerging technologies and evolving customer goals and objectives
• Engage with stakeholders and supporting teams, and ensure customer expectations, satisfaction, risks and cost are managed appropriately as it relates to your activities
• Work to enhance team effectiveness by fostering a culture of unparalleled technical acumen in order to achieve maximum effectiveness in delivering services and solutions IAW the customer and end-user requirements
• Advocate for, and articulate Development, Integration, Testing and product sustainment activities, contributing to processes and outcomes that enhance productivity, reduce cost while providing for evolutionary change to legacy service delivery models with sole purpose of increasing warfighter service availability, resilience, effectiveness and readiness
• Adhere to standards, policies, protocols, procedures and best practices that truly embody a “Best of Breed” Development & Engineer services delivery team
• Participate in architectural and design discussions as they pertain to Future State, Concepts, and planned or active Development & Engineering projects
• Participating in strategic engagements and events, as required
• Brief stakeholders on planned and active projects and activities
• Train users on new capabilities
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest innovations in technology – from new RF and Data Links technology platforms, software and services to cutting edge tools that allow customers and teams to capitalize on efficiencies and deliver cost savings while enabling service expansion through deliberate technology investments that yield transformational capabilities to end-users
• Lead projects, support milestones and provide for hands-on technical development, integration, and implementation
• Leading the execution of approved technology-centric strategies while fostering partnerships, and external relationships with other strategic partners to deliver resilient and highly available solutions

Benefits

• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior