RF/Radar Systems Engineer Sr. Principal

GD Information Technology•Atlantic City, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has an exciting opportunity for an Systems Engineer Sr. Principal to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the research of Counter Unmanned Aviation Systems (CUAS). This research includes both detection systems (Passive, Radar, EO/IR cameras, and other technologies) along with mitigation systems (Actives transmitters, “net captures” and associated technologies). The candidate applying for this position shall have a thorough and in-depth understanding of spectrum analyzers and emitter systems and will document and present spectrum analysis on the systems under test for the preparation and guidance to FAA for use on airports. The candidate will support GDIT program with UAS detection and mitigation technology/system research, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) efforts. The Employee will support development of ‘performance specifications’ framework for UAS detection and mitigation technology with the objective of creating Advisory Circulars or other FAA guidance and policy documents. Performs systems modeling, simulation, and analysis. Prepare and execute test plans and test cards. Support planning and coordination efforts in preparation for the deployment, testing, and evaluation of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems Perform and document a hazard analysis and other safety related analyses prior to conducting UAS detection and mitigation testing/evaluations. Perform and document spectrum interference testing at each airport, prior to the commencement of UAS detection and mitigation testing/evaluations. Develop a methodology and ranking criteria for selecting UAS platforms for testing/evaluating against UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems. Assist with each UAS detection and mitigation technology/system vendor with deploying, operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, collecting data, and removing technologies/systems. Review, analyze, and report on the data collected during the test and evaluation period. Develop pass/fail criteria and metrics for testing/evaluating each of the UAS detection and technologies tested. Support fully documenting all UAS detection and mitigation technology/system RDT&E performed. Continually review and analyze the data being collected and help prepare draft Engineering Brief/Advisory Circular language, or other guidance document that describes the performance specifications, selection, procurement, deployment, and management of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems in the airport environment. Through longitudinal operations of multiple technologies/systems at multiple airports, prepare guidance for best practices to manage the effective use of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems to secure the airport and ensure fundamental principles of safety risk management are followed.

Requirements

Minimum 10-plus years of demonstrated relevant experience
Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid US Passport.
Research techniques, creating plans, cost estimation, risk management, data collection and analysis.
Demonstrated experience using spectrum analyzers to characterize and illustrate spectrum environments, and to determine if a system is compliant with FCC and/or NTIA regulations.
Experience collecting open air RF/Spectrum data
FAA Suitability
Basic understanding of evaluating functional capabilities of a system or technology.
Able complete assigned tasks with little or no supervision.
Excellent technical writing skills.
Able to present technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Self-Starter.
Highly collaborative.
Capable of planning and fully executing research and development projects.
On-Time completion of deliverables that meet customer quality requirements
Familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
Bachelor’s degree in operations research, computer science, engineering, mathematics, information systems, management science, aviation, aeronautical, or air traffic management/science.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree, MBA, or PhD in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience.
Creating and executing test plans and procedures, data analysis, data visualization.
Proficiency using MS Excel formulas or tools like JMP to statistically analyze data and develop visualizations of the research data.
Work on site at the Customer site (William J Hughes Technical Center, near Atlantic City NJ)
Will be required to lift objects weighting 25 lbs. or less.
Possible travel: 10% to 25%

Responsibilities

Strong knowledge of radar systems- Perform radar systems testing, and validation across multiple frequency bands (e.g. L, S, C, X, Ku, Ka) and various waveforms (FMCW, pulse-Doppler, phased array, etc.)
Conduct RF measurements: power, gain, EIRP, spectrum occupancy, and EM/EMC compliance against manufacturers claims to validate and ensure it meets FAA Spectrum requirements to operate safely in an airport environment.
Experience with antenna range measurements, near field and far field.
Performs systems modeling, simulation, and analysis.
Prepare and execute test plans and test cards.
Support planning and coordination efforts in preparation for the deployment, testing, and evaluation of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems
Perform and document a hazard analysis and other safety related analyses prior to conducting UAS detection and mitigation testing/evaluations.
Perform and document spectrum interference testing at each airport, prior to the commencement of UAS detection and mitigation testing/evaluations.
Develop a methodology and ranking criteria for selecting UAS platforms for testing/evaluating against UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems.
Assist with each UAS detection and mitigation technology/system vendor with deploying, operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, collecting data, and removing technologies/systems.
Review, analyze, and report on the data collected during the test and evaluation period.
Develop pass/fail criteria and metrics for testing/evaluating each of the UAS detection and technologies tested.
Support fully documenting all UAS detection and mitigation technology/system RDT&E performed.
Continually review and analyze the data being collected and help prepare draft Engineering Brief/Advisory Circular language, or other guidance document that describes the performance specifications, selection, procurement, deployment, and management of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems in the airport environment.
Through longitudinal operations of multiple technologies/systems at multiple airports, prepare guidance for best practices to manage the effective use of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems to secure the airport and ensure fundamental principles of safety risk management are followed.

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.

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