Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer / RF Signals Analyst to support mission-focused SIGINT, RF collection, telecommunications analysis, and microwave engineering operations within a fast-paced operational environment. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline from an accredited college or university plus twenty (20) years of Systems Engineering experience OR High School Diploma/GED plus twenty-four (24) years of general Systems Engineering experience Required Experience Experience supporting digital telecommunications systems including CEPT, payload data, and signal structures Experience processing DMR data utilizing Lopers and Circuit Raptor Experience processing survey data from IF-to-RF recordings, Vita-49 streams, and snapshot captures Experience utilizing software demodulation techniques to identify signal parameters and validate operational data Experience supporting 2G/3G/4G cellular communications systems and PIT radio processing Experience utilizing DRT, Whistle, Salvage, and BSAW for operational signal processing and exploitation Experience utilizing DRT for surveys and integration with various hardware and signal processing cards Experience supporting Linux RHEL 7, RHEL 8, and Rocky Linux 9 operational environments Experience configuring and troubleshooting Niagara Files (NiFi) data flows and resolving operational outages 10+ years of RF Engineering experience supporting microwave systems and microwave collection operations Experience performing RF testing and troubleshooting of low-noise amplifiers, filters, combiners, bias-tees, antennas, positioners, low-loss cables, RF adapters, and E-Band systems 10+ years experience supporting antenna and feed systems including gain characterization and VSWR validation across operational ranges Experience utilizing block down-converters and associated RF testing equipment 10+ years experience testing and validating 6–44 GHz microwave equipment including receivers and demodulators Experience supporting systems utilizing Vita-49 and SOTF protocols Desired Skills Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Experience supporting operational RF collection systems Experience working within mission-focused SIGINT environments Ability to support hardware integration and operational testing activities Strong Linux administration and operational support experience