Technical SME - Research and Development (R&D)

Knowledge Management, Inc.•Washington, DC

19h•$164,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) is seeking a highly experienced Technical Subject Matter Expert to support research, development, testing, and evaluation of next-generation wireless communications surveillance technologies for a federal law enforcement customer. The SME will serve as a technical liaison among field operators, vendors, partner agencies, and customer leadership, helping translate operational requirements into deployable capabilities. The position is located in the National Capital Region (NCR), with direct access to secure customer facilities and equipment. Travel and field testing may be required. This is full-time support for an anticipated multi-year federal contract. The anticipated start is in 2027, contingent upon contract award and Government approval. A Top Secret (TS) clearance is required, with the ability to attain SCI access as needed. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements

At least 5 years of significant and recent operational experience with cell-site simulator (CSS) or directly comparable wireless communications surveillance systems.
Significant experience working with federal law enforcement, Intelligence Community organizations, manufacturers, and vendors on telecommunications surveillance technologies.
Deep technical knowledge of 2G (GSM/CDMA), 3G (UMTS), 4G (LTE), 5G NR, and 802.11 protocols, including radio frame structures, modulation schemes, channel mapping, and broadcast/system information.
Experience testing and evaluating wireless-surveillance system performance and interoperability.
Experience integrating specialized equipment into aerial and ground platforms.
Operational knowledge of AC/DC power systems used in aircraft and vehicles.
Operational knowledge of wired and wireless networking across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
Experience with advanced mapping, imagery, geolocation algorithms, and real-time data processing.
Experience developing and delivering highly technical training and curriculum.
Top Secret (TS) clearance, with ability to attain SCI access as required.

Nice To Haves

15 or more years of operational law enforcement or military field experience.
Former senior technical operator or inspector experience in a federal law enforcement environment.
Experience serving as principal liaison between field operators and primary and secondary technology vendors.

Responsibilities

Support requirements development, research, testing, evaluation, and fielding of next-generation cellular and wireless surveillance systems.
Coordinate with vendors, federal law enforcement partners, and Intelligence Community organizations.
Collect and organize field-user requirements and translate them into technical development priorities.
Validate system performance across wireless protocols, modulation schemes, and interoperability with legacy hardware.
Research and develop approaches to integrating new hardware on aerial and ground platforms.
Monitor equipment development, production, troubleshooting, upgrades, and future capability enhancements.
Develop and deliver technical training and certification curricula consistent with federal policy.
Support performance evaluation, deficiency correction, and maintenance strategies.
Analyze historical and real-time communications data in support of criminal investigations.
Support mapping, geolocation, real-time processing, networking, and power-system integration.