RF Systems Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic is one of the major organizations responsible for the research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) of new and emerging technologies to enhance and increase the capabilities of Naval SIGINT programs (SSEE/CCOP). This support includes, but is not limited to; research and identification of innovative technology, requirements analysis, testing and demonstration, technical writing, representation at S&T/R&D conferences, training, procurement, configuration management, production, transition support, drafting and repair. This support, ultimately, is designed to ensure the deployed Navy sensors are capable of achieving success against emerging technology from our Nation's adversaries. Acting as a contributor to small group of skilled engineers supporting the RDT&E of innovative technology to support the enhancement of Navy SIGINT systems Providing on-site engineering, support, and research of the SSEE Family of Systems (FoS) and other SIGINT/IO/EW/CSO Systems Identifying, de-conflicting and orchestrating integration of innovative technology being developed throughout the community Providing systems engineering support over a broad range of hardware types including RF assemblies, power supplies (AC and DC), FPGAs, digital signal processors, network/server equipment, and embedded architectures Planning, testing, and providing technical expertise to the identification of innovative technology within the community Evaluating vendor capabilities to provide required products and services Analyzing, interpreting, and generating engineering schematics and change notices Performing system and performance modeling Performing Root Cause Analysis Performing hardware design with respect to component/assembly analysis, specification, integration, and testing Performing RF System/Subsystem analysis and specification review Providing engineering support to the process of integrating novel solutions to existing Programs of Record (POR) Providing transition support of newly identified and innovative technology to existing PORs Applying existing skill-set to novel systems with little-to-no existing documentation or directions Performing self-directed research including decomposition of existing systems and design of new systems and configurations Researching and implementing integrations between various new/existing systems to provide new functionality Troubleshooting existing systems and identification of system shortfalls Researching, identifying, and recommending new innovative systems and technology, as well as improvements for existing system functionality Developing new system documentation and training to support system transition Developing innovative ways of integrating novel technology into existing PORs Providing transition support for newly developed systems FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
Must possess an active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance
Must be eligible to pass a CI polygraph
Minimum two (2) years of experience in Electrical and/or Computer system engineering
Genuine desire to solve unique, system-level problems
Experience with a broad range of hardware types including RF assemblies, power supplies (AC and DC), FPGAs, digital signal processors, network/server equipment, and embedded architectures
Demonstrated creative, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills
Hands-on experience utilizing digital and RF test equipment including signal generators, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
Ability to solve difficult technical problems with minimal oversight, established directions, or guidance
Collaborative teamwork skills interacting across multiple disciplines including other systems engineers, software developers, integration teams, quality assurance, production personnel, and program managers
Developed communication skills and the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely, employing technical writing techniques
Must be a team player, dedicated to program support, capable of multitasking and working several complex and diverse tasks with simultaneous or near simultaneous deadlines.
Be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision; a person who is open to new ideas

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience working with SIGINT systems (SSEE/CORSAIR/CCOP)
Familiarity with Research and Development (R&D) Pipelines (identification, evaluation, integration, testing)
Experience researching, identifying, and transitioning innovative technologies
Familiarity with system requirements and key performance points analysis
Experience in engineering schematics and Engineering Change Notices
Experience providing transition support for innovative systems and technology
Experience in root cause analysis or corrective analysis
Demonstrated familiarity with Navy SIGINT/IO/EW/CSO system requirements and capabilities
Background in system testing to include planning, procedure development, and test execution

Responsibilities

Acting as a contributor to small group of skilled engineers supporting the RDT&E of innovative technology to support the enhancement of Navy SIGINT systems
Providing on-site engineering, support, and research of the SSEE Family of Systems (FoS) and other SIGINT/IO/EW/CSO Systems
Identifying, de-conflicting and orchestrating integration of innovative technology being developed throughout the community
Providing systems engineering support over a broad range of hardware types including RF assemblies, power supplies (AC and DC), FPGAs, digital signal processors, network/server equipment, and embedded architectures
Planning, testing, and providing technical expertise to the identification of innovative technology within the community
Evaluating vendor capabilities to provide required products and services
Analyzing, interpreting, and generating engineering schematics and change notices
Performing system and performance modeling
Performing Root Cause Analysis
Performing hardware design with respect to component/assembly analysis, specification, integration, and testing
Performing RF System/Subsystem analysis and specification review
Providing engineering support to the process of integrating novel solutions to existing Programs of Record (POR)
Providing transition support of newly identified and innovative technology to existing PORs
Applying existing skill-set to novel systems with little-to-no existing documentation or directions
Performing self-directed research including decomposition of existing systems and design of new systems and configurations
Researching and implementing integrations between various new/existing systems to provide new functionality
Troubleshooting existing systems and identification of system shortfalls
Researching, identifying, and recommending new innovative systems and technology, as well as improvements for existing system functionality
Developing new system documentation and training to support system transition
Developing innovative ways of integrating novel technology into existing PORs
Providing transition support for newly developed systems

Benefits

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more.
For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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