RF Systems Engineer Mid - TS/SCI - Military Veterans
at Amentum
We are seeking a RF Systems Engineer mid to join our dynamic team supporting our customer in the National Capital Region. In this position you'll be a part of a team that shapes the strategic future for our clients and defines the strategy to get them there. This position requires an Active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility.
Responsibilities:
Serve as an RF Systems Engineer guiding the operational and technical aspects of our clients unique Mission.
- Provide input regarding operational and technical aspects of RF spectrums to include HF, VHF, UHF and EHF/ AEHF systems.
- Work with SME to provide technical expertise using knowledge of RF communications systems and their relationships to other telecommunications networks to advise and develop policies, directives, plans, and CONOPS.
- Develop and present briefings and/or technical papers, to convey strategic vision of organizational policies, project status, objectives, and strategic milestones to senior officials; identify and quantify risks that would affect the quality, timeliness, and cost of project services and deliverables; recommend risk avoidance and mitigation plans.
- Author document packages, coordinate, and track correspondence, formulate Courses of Action (COA's), and draft recommendations for customer and senior decision makers that will may have broad organizational or interagency impact.
- Apply technical expertise to analyze, evaluate, and make recommendations to support integration of fixes, modifications, and enhancements into future and existing operational architecture.
- Use problem solving skills and experience with DoD and commercial telecommunications networks to analyze, evaluate, and recommend solutions to meet future operational requirements.
- Work with the client to determine operational requirements for future system capabilities; model use cases, produce conceptual designs, develop technology integration strategies, design systems architectures; support the design, planning, and testing of new systems; ensure new systems are properly installed and brought on-line for operational use; coordinate installation team efforts to ensure schedules are met and activities are not disruptive to ongoing operations.
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- Active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility is required with adjudication within the last 5 years or designated CE and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses.
- Associate degree in an Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Project Management, or related discipline with a minimum of (5) years of relevant work experience or relevant work experience gained in related industry, federal or military career field.
- Familiarity with military RF systems and associated COMSEC devices with the ability to demonstrate proficiency in satellite communications principles, technical analysis, and problem solving.
- Position requires advanced writing and speaking/presentation skills, exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
- Position requires 10-15% travel per year.
Preferred:
- BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Project Management, or related discipline
- Knowledge of U.S. Strategic Protected SATCOM communications networks
- Policy or operational experience with DoD IT & RF communications systems and voice, video, and data networks.
- DoD System Acquisition or PPBE experience
Arlington, VA
Amentum brings industry-best expertise, processes, and technology to ensure the availability and reliability of our Government and commercial clients’ vital facilities and equipment. We apply our culture of excellence to operate, maintain, and manage your global assets and complex supply chains to meet modern challenges at home and abroad. You get the confidence that comes from a partner with on a century-long heritage of unrelenting dedication to our clients’ missions across the DoD, civilian agencies, and the IC.
We are looking for skilled Veterans interested in continuing your career in aviation, global logistics, IT and Network support, and also unmanned systems.
We currently have positions open nationwide and globally to include: Kuwait, Iraq, and other overseas locations!
Amentum’s skilled workforce lives with outcomes rather than just works on them. Our employees hold the most sought-after certifications in the industry, including Program Management Professional (PMP), IT/Cyber, ITIL, and Professional Scrum Master (PSM). Our teams who maintain and modify vehicles, aircraft, and weapons systems work within disciplined environments certified to AS9001D, ISO 9001:2015, AS9110B, and AS9100C standards.
Whether it’s managing facilities supporting the IC’s classified missions, operating UAVs that protect our soldiers, or maintaining military equipment at remote bases abroad, Amentum has the experience, passion, and commitment to meet your critical needs.
What happens after I apply?
First, you will want to ensure your RecruitMilitary profile is up to date, and you also have the most up to date resume to provide. Once you apply for the role you will be re-directed to complete your employment application on Amentum's career site. Once you complete that application a recruiter will review your skills and qualifications and reach out to you about the role as appropriate.