Radio Frequency (RF) Technical Expert Job at Space Systems Integration LLC in Gr

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Technical Expert for a role in Reston, VA. The qualified applicant will provide RF Technical support/expertise to the Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP) - Multi-Domain Effects (MDE) Division located in Reston, VA with anticipated travel in support of SSDP’s priorities. The applicant will provide oversight and governance, design and development expertise for multi-domain effects technology analysis, force design, transition, and fielding.

As a technical expert to DoD program managers, they will lead and transition advanced science and technology initiatives in RF technology, with special emphasis on electronic warfare and cyberspace mission areas. The applicant will lead technical recommendations in areas such as space-based systems, multi-domain systems, and RF technology studies. They will coordinate and lead cross-functional teams and oversee multiple simultaneous projects to achieve organizational objectives. They will prioritize and adjust the implementation of multi-year portfolio roadmaps, ensuring timely performance of projects funded with FFRDCs, National Labs, and contractor RF R&D studies, providing detailed analytic outcomes and recommendations for mission-critical challenges.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership and Innovation:

• Lead mission analysis and development of RF and SDR reference architectures, ensuring alignment with operational requirements.
• Manage complex projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
• Supervise thorough tests and measurements to inform future design and development recommendations.
• Stay at the forefront of technological advancements in RF, SDR, EW, and Cyber; validate publications of technical reports.

Operational Support and Governance:

• Develop and implement policies, standards, and recommendations for RF force design.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and security requirements and conduct risk assessments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats and technologies in RF domains.

Agile Program Management and Collaboration:

• Implement Agile methodologies for program management and iterative development.
• Prioritize and manage project backlogs, ensuring alignment with performance objectives.
• Contribute to Program Increment (PI) planning to establish SMART goals, milestones, dependencies, and program risks.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions, and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences effectively.

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of relevant DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience with no less than three (3) years experience in an SAP and/or SCI environment.
• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience must include RF R&D, electromagnetics, electronic warfare, cyberspace, and RCS measurements. Operational experience desired.
• Must be a self-starter, able to take initiative, work independently, and recognize management issues that need to be elevated.
• Excellent oral, written, and reporting communication skills.
• Strong analytic abilities to assess and synthesize information for decision-making.
• Ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced, and highly dynamic environment.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain deadline punctuality during pressurized situations.
• Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility, the ability to be cleared for SAP, and obtain a polygraph. An existing polygraph is highly desirable.

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development