RF and Data Link Team Memeber (Engineer - RF 3) - 26111

Huntington Ingalls Industries • Hurlburt Field, FL

35d • Onsite

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies has been selected as one of Military.com's "Top 25 Employers for Veterans in 2024" and we are a Forbes Best Large Employer for 2023!!! Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking talented and motivated Spectrum and Radio Frequency Professionals to join our team! Position Summary: HII - Mission Technologies is seeking an RF and Datalink Team Member in the execution and delivery of contract services. The role encompasses working up and down the leadership chain, within and across teams as required to provide excellence in all we do. The position will primarily work from a traditional office environment but may travel as required. Travel may include opportunities to conduct surveys and inspections of communications equipment and communications devices (radios, antenna, etc.), support customers in the field/on location with setup, operation, and breakdown of equipment, to review and validate technical specifications, manuals, and guides. Additionally, the position may participate in working groups, technical exchange meetings, conferences, and other activities to identify and establish the baseline of current capabilities and stakeholder roadmaps on future capability integration plans. This role requires on site work in Mary Esther, FL and cannot be done remotely. Come support our work with Air Force Special Operations Command and join a world class team of groundbreaking scientists and engineers! Details below!

Requirements

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years' experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. 8-12 years in RF engineering, SATCOM analysis, or a related field.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with a current DoD Secret security clearance with eligibility to be upgraded to TS/SCI.
• Deep understanding of RF; SATCOM, MUOS, IW, SHF, TSM and other MANET waveforms, and tactical data link systems (e.g., Link-16, Link-22, SINCGARS, SATCOM, etc.).
• Proficient in RF fundamentals, including antenna gain modeling, frequency and wavelength interactions, link-budget considerations, and decibel-based power/ratio calculations.
• Familiarity with DoD communication system acquisition processes and standards (e.g., MIL-STD-6016, MIL-STD-188).
• Proficient in IP networking and subnetting, with hands-on experience configuring ports and protocols to integrate commercial off-the-shelf routing devices into existing networks.
• Experienced in applying RF propagation tools such as SPEED and CloudRF for coverage prediction, path analysis, and mission planning.
• Awareness of the challenges to shared RF and datalink technologies in the joint and coalition environments.
• Familiarity with ground-to-air communications and integrated battlespace operations.
• Working knowledge of tactical communication systems in military or DoD settings.
• Experience providing technical recommendations to support acquisition and system upgrades.
• Experience in creating reports, briefings, managing information.
• Self-motivated and driven desire to succeed with minimal direction.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must have or be able to obtain COMPTia SEC+ certification.

Nice To Haves

• TS/SCI Clearance desired but not required.
• Master's degree in communications engineering, spectrum management, or systems engineering
• Experience using tools for RF and SATCOM analysis, such as spectrum analyzers, software-defined radios (SDRs), or simulation software (e.g., STK, MATLAB, or other RF modeling tools).
• Prior military service in communications, electronic warfare, or signals intelligence roles; or experience in defense contracting with a focus on C4ISR systems.
• Experience supporting Special Tactics ATAK RF/DL requirements
• Advanced knowledge of Airborne C2 systems, Radio Frequency and Datalink communications
• Experience working in cross-functional collaboration environments with engineering, program management, and DoD customers.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the government to support and develop the Special Warfare Technology Integration Support Cooperative (SW TISC) RF/DL initiatives in support of SOF operations globally.
• Expand the existing RF/DL team's capabilities by conducting development, engineering evaluation, and testing of new and emerging technologies for the advancement of SOF missions
• Work as a member of a diverse engineering, testing and support team to ensure all operating mission nodes (operations centers, airborne weapon systems, ground teams, and other) can interoperate and execute synchronized mission activities via their mission systems connected through various mission networks
• Ensure RF/DL systems are interoperable and networked within and external to SOF forces
• Support integration of conventional, special operations, and other systems into tactical kits used in-garrison and deployed.
• Work with other functional area leads to ensure full support and integration of unique components and government systems of record
• Provide training for products, systems and services fielded and/or supported by the SW TISC
• Assess RF and data link systems on aircraft and ground platforms to determine their technical specifications, capabilities, and limitations.
• Identify gaps in data-sharing capabilities across systems and recommend solutions to close those gaps.
• Analyze spectrum allocation, availability, and potential conflicts in operational environments.
• Produce actionable reports outlining requirements to mitigate risks and improve communications
• Review architectures, roadmaps and other Govt. provided standards and information sources to identify current and future gaps.
• Manage projects and timelines effectively, delivering high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.
• Think critically to identify innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Coordinate amongst various teams in different engineering disciplines to present a unified, integrated product to project stakeholders.

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees