RF Systems Engineer
About The Position
This position provides RF/SIGINT systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services to an Intelligence Community (IC) customer in Chantilly, VA. This customer conducts research and development (R&D) of new space-based RF/SIGINT technologies as well as technology maturation required prior to acquisition. In this position, you will apply your knowledge and expertise to state-of-the-art technologies to advance and bring new mission capabilities to National Space Programs. Additionally, you will provide programmatic and technical support to an IC customer responsible for the maturation of SIGINT technologies, which span the spectrum from applied research to demonstrated capabilities suitable for transition into system program baselines and advanced future systems. These efforts will influence the next generation of SIGINT space systems. SAIC® [http://www.saic.com/] is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com [http://www.saic.com/]. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom [http://www.saic.com/who-we-are/newsroom/].
Requirements
- RF/SIGINT systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services
- Knowledge and expertise in state-of-the-art technologies
- Experience in research and development (R&D) of new space-based RF/SIGINT technologies
- Experience in technology maturation
- Programmatic and technical support experience
- Experience translating architecture needs into detailed system and subsystem needs and technical requirements
- Experience providing technical and theoretical assessment of prospective SIGINT technologies
- Experience supporting all phases of the acquisition process (Broad Agency Announcement Areas of Interest, Requests for Proposal, Statements of Work, Requirements, Contract Data Requirements Lists, and other required solicitation/contract documents)
- Experience supporting source selection activities and reviewing proposals
- Experience overseeing technology development contracts
- Experience developing status briefings for government and industry
- Experience interacting with outside organizations such as DoD, NASA, National Labs, and universities
- Experience assisting with program management decisions, including funding within programs across fiscal years and portfolios
- Experience in identification, assessment, and resolution of risks during the acquisition phase and during program execution
- Experience advancing resiliency activities/initiatives in SIGINT technology
Responsibilities
- Provide programmatic and technical support to customer as a part of a small SETA team.
- Plan and execute technology maturation through the R&D lifecycle
- Translate architecture needs into detailed system and subsystem needs and technical requirements
- Provide technical and theoretical assessment of prospective SIGINT technologies to IC and DoD customers
- Work closely with the IC customer supporting all phases of the acquisition process to include Broad Agency Announcement Areas of Interest, Requests for Proposal, Statements of Work, Requirements, Contract Data Requirements Lists, and other required solicitation/contract documents
- Support source selection activities and review proposals as a technical advisor
- Assist the IC customer with the oversight of technology development contracts and develop status briefings for government and industry
- Interact with outside organizations such as DoD, NASA, National Labs, and universities to coordinate activities for maximum effect
- Assist with program management decisions to include funding within programs across fiscal years and portfolios
- Provide identification, assessment, and resolution of risks during the acquisition phase and during program execution
- Work with the IC customer to advance resiliency activities/initiatives in SIGINT technology
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
