Communications Systems Engineer

XMSTART; Chantilly; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company is seeking an experienced Communications Systems Engineer to join their team in Chantilly. The role involves providing systems engineering and technical advisory services in a dynamic environment, supporting satellite communication networks. Candidates must possess extensive experience in systems engineering, particularly regarding RF communications and architecture.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's, 12+ years with a Master's, or 9 years with a Ph.D.
• Familiarity with defense and intelligence acquisition, budget planning, and contracting.
• Familiar with frequency registration processes and ITU allocation rules.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate enterprise-level designs and provide recommendations.
• Monitor enterprise and system test data; track mitigation of risks.
• Develop relationships with contractor counterparts and subject matter experts.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Briefing

Writing

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics

Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics

Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics

Outils

RF and laser communication expertise

Mesh architectures

Internet Protocols

CAN bus architectures

Cryptography implementation

Description du poste

XMSTARTis looking to add an experienced and strategic full-timeCommunications Systems Engineerto our team inChantilly, VA. This position is100% Onsite.

SE will provide systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services to our Government customer in a dynamic System Program Office (SPO) at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). This position supports space and ground communication networks for multiple satellite systems, that are currently in development and on orbit. It provides subject matter expertise to an evolving communications infrastructure and requires close collaboration with developers. Responsibilities include supporting interface development, providing technical support to the communications architecture, and assisting with ongoing operations and anomaly resolution.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate enterprise-level designs and program integration solutions and provide recommendations.
• Attend Enterprise, System, Subsystem and Segment level design reviews and program management reviews; assess design maturity, requirements compliance and provide informed technical recommendations.
• Perform independent reviews of contractor designs to verify satisfaction of mission needs (Requirements, CONOPs, constraints, etc.).
• Review test plans and procedures and verification and validation plans for completeness and accuracy. Ensure compliance and provide feedback.
• Monitor enterprise and system test and review verification/validation data.
• Monitor contractor level risks and track mitigation progress.
• Proactively identify and assess emerging technical and programmatic risks to the Program Office and recommend mitigation approaches.
• Develop productive relationships with Contractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other subject matter experts.

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, programmatic, and problem solving skills.
• Strong briefing and writing skills.
• A demonstrated ability to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic and energetic environment.
• Familiarity with defense and intelligence acquisition, budget planning band contracting.
• RF and laser communication expertise and/or familiarity of:
• Space-to-space, space-to-ground, and ground-to-ground communication networks
• Mesh architectures, Internet Protocols, CAN bus architectures
• Government (National Telecommunications and Information
• Administration (NTIA)) and commercial (Federal Communications
• Commission (FCC)) frequency registration and approval process
• International Telecommunications Union (ITU) frequency allocation rules
• Cryptography implementation and Information Assurance accreditation

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline with 14+ years related experience, -or- Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline 12+ years related experience; PhD and 9 years experience.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• TS/SCI w/ Poly required.