SME 3

VICKERS & NOLAN ENTERPRISES LLC•North Charleston, SC

2d•$120,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Vickers and Nolan Enterprises (VNE) is an engineering company that provides Government projects and programs with experienced and dedicated system architects, engineers, subject matter experts (in tactical intelligence), and program managers. VNE also develops training courses and tools to prepare warfighters to effectively employ tactical intelligence systems and provide management guidance to the Government organizations that develop these systems. VNE has earned a reputation for exceptional performance, innovation, agility, and responsiveness in the Intelligence Community (IC). We attack our mission with a comprehensive understanding of the data available and required; skilled research, design, development, integration, and testing of systems and software solutions; expertise in cybersecurity/information assurance and technology; programmatic, acquisition, and logistics support know-how; and our own unique training curricula that enables students to excel at intelligence operations across all levels of the community. VNE is devoted to improving tactical operations at home and abroad by enabling the seamless transition of data across the intelligence community and developing/integrating solutions to unify operations and intelligence. VNE is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2004 in Stafford, VA. VNE, LLC is seeking a technically strong SIGINT / EW Systems Engineer to support SOF maritime C4ISR programs and Marine Corps SIGINT/EW systems. The role requires expert-level knowledge of tactical ELINT, RF signature analysis, precision geolocation, system integration, and Test & Evaluation of intelligence systems used in maritime and expeditionary environments.

Requirements

Prior service in US Navy as CWT, CTR, CTT, CTN, or in US Marine Corps as 26xx, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in SOF SI/EW as USN TIO-O or USMC SOCS-F.
Hands-on experience operating tactical SIGINT/ELINT sensors, conducting RF signature analysis, precision geolocation techniques, and exploiting a range of RF signals and protocols.
Knowledge of RF hardware and the RF chain (up/down-conversion, filtering, LNAs, amps, mixers, couplers, etc.).
Experience with expeditionary/maritime/littoral SIGINT operations.
Ability to work independently and brief leadership on technical findings and system performance.
Total minimum combined experience is at least 12 years with SIGINT or DCGS projects.
TS/SCI level Clearance required. CI Poly preferred

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (engineering, cyber, physics, etc.) or equivalent operational experience.
Demonstrated T&E experience (test planning, execution, reporting, requirements verification).
Familiarity with UAS and SATCOM sensor payloads, multi-platform collaborative geolocation, and overhead ISR assets.
Experience with Python, C++, MATLAB, SCEPTRE, SDR frameworks, or digital signal processing.

Responsibilities

Conduct Test & Evaluation of SOF SI/EW capabilities, including tactical ELINT for radar/emitter ID, signal-exploitation tools across RF protocols, and cellular/RF geolocation technologies.
Provide technical expertise to USMC SI/EW programs through system upgrades, fielding activities, troubleshooting, and technical assessments.
Lead or assist with test planning, TRRs, DT/OT execution, data analysis, and detailed test reports.
Draft requirements and test cases based on capability gaps and industry technologies.
Integrate and troubleshoot SIGINT/EW/C4ISR systems on maritime and ground platforms.
Use RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, oscilloscopes, power meters) to verify and evaluate component performance (LNAs, amplifiers, mixers, splitters, couplers, feedlines).
Evaluate system suitability for maritime environments including RCS considerations, shock/vibe, thermal, EMI/EMC, and shipboard power/space constraints.
Research friendly and adversary RF/cyber-domain threats to inform capability development.
Provide training and technical support to operators during fielding and deployment.
Ability to communicate task requirement information to client in a clear and concise manner.
Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time, as well as lead and participate in meetings and working groups.
Requires visual acuity to use a keyboard.
Must be able to attend work each day, during scheduled hours, unless on travel or approved time off.
Ability to work on computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face-to-face