RF Systems Engineer

SAIC•Chantilly, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is looking for a Radio Frequency (RF) Systems Engineer to provide management and outreach support to the government customer RF Program Manager. This includes utilizing knowledge and background in RF technology and development to support a government program manager in technical evaluation, project management, and execution of RF technology research and development (R&D). This position is in Chantilly, VA.

Requirements

Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD and four (4) years or more experience
Understanding of RF fundamentals, their impact on system performance, and design trades
Ability to work on-site in US Government facilities
Effective critical thinking and interpersonal skills, strong briefing and written communications skills
Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI with polygraph

Nice To Haves

STEM degree; preferably in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Math
Experience developing and coordinating technology roadmaps with multiple agencies
Bias for action; taking the lead on critical tasks as they come up
Strong professional network in RF-related fields (government, academia, and industry)
Strong technical acquisitions background (Prior government agency acquisitions/contracts management experience a plus)

Responsibilities

Advise RF PM on technical aspects of the RF portfolio
Plan and support technology maturation throughout the R&D lifecycle
Plan and execute all budgetary aspects of the R&D Program
Guide future RF technology development strategy and roadmaps
Support transition of mature RF hardware to system program offices for flight development
Survey state-of-the-art RF technologies and provide technical recommendations
Drive advancement of resiliency activities/initiatives in RF technology
Support all phases of the acquisition strategy and process
Develop requests for proposals, statements of work, requirements, contract data requirements list (CDRL) and other required solicitation/contract documents
Support acquisition source selection activities as a technical advisor on RF-related technologies and components
Interact with outside agencies to include DoD, NASA, National Labs and Universities
Identify and advise customers on relevant current and emerging technologies, as well as tasks affecting the management of the R&D portfolio
Assist with the oversight of technology development contracts and build status briefings for government customers and industry partners