Senior Electrical Engineer

Chartis Federal•Washington, DC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Chartis Federal is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer who is able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance to provide Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the customer’s Disaster Emergency Communications Division (DECD). The role supports high-visibility, mission-critical work evaluating, designing, and documenting fixed, mobile, and tactical communications systems used in federal disaster response. The position is hybrid, with two days onsite per week and the possibility of becoming fully onsite.

Requirements

Master’s degree (MA/MS) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related field.
More than 10 years of progressively relevant communications engineering experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
Demonstrated ability to perform RF propagation analysis and modeling, site surveys, and technical evaluations of emerging technologies.
Experience with communications systems and architectures, including satellite, RF, land mobile radio (LMR), high frequency (HF), LTE, broadband, NG911, and FirstNet.
Experience producing engineering diagrams, schematics, and baseline documentation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop executive-level reports.
Ability to interact and network effectively with staff at all levels, including technical and non-technical senior leadership.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to anticipate the direct and indirect impacts of solutions.
Innovative, flexible, and adaptable approach, including bringing new ideas to the team.
Ability to meet deadlines, adhere to project plans, bring conflicts to management’s attention, and work on several projects simultaneously.
Willingness to travel approximately 15% or less.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

CAD/GIS experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Prior experience supporting FEMA, DHS, or public safety communications programs.

Responsibilities

Evaluate technological advancements in Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (FSLTT) communications equipment capabilities and anticipated requirements.
Provide SETA support to update the Tactical End-State Architecture (TESA) and develop strategic initiatives for refreshing and managing the lifecycle of communications technology supporting response missions.
Assess how existing capabilities can meet FSLTT communications requirements, using State Emergency Communications Annexes and Regional Emergency Communications Plans (RECPs).
Evaluate anticipated five-year technology trends, update technology roadmaps and communications strategic plans, and recommend improvements to FEMA capabilities supporting disaster response.
Provide technical, engineering, and CAD/GIS support for baseline analysis, documentation, engineering diagrams, and schematics for fixed, mobile, and tactical communications assets.
Support satellite, radio frequency (RF), LTE, broadband, Next Generation 911 (NG911), and FirstNet communications systems, and evaluate emerging technologies such as 5G, high-throughput satellite (HTS), and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite.
Perform RF propagation analysis and modeling, site surveys, and technical evaluations of emerging technologies.
Evaluate program adherence to federal and agency policies and regulations.
Develop executive-level reports and briefings on technology trends and their implications for disaster emergency communications.
Perform functional duties independently on high-visibility, mission-critical program work and oversee less senior staff as needed.
Perform other specific duties as assigned.