Communication Subject Matter Expert

IronMountain Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

IronMountain Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Communications Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the Apache Attack Helicopter Project Management Office in Huntsville, AL.

The role leads the Communications IPT and interfaces with government stakeholders to ensure successful integration of military-grade comms equipment and cryptographic standards. The candidate will manage technical tasks, develop roadmaps for RF systems, assess emerging standards, and coordinate airworthiness qualification across

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 5–10 years of experience preferred.
• Understanding of current DoD acquisition framework and procedures.
• Familiarity with AH-64 aircraft systems and related weapons and systems engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop software roadmaps/strategies for RF-intensive systems.
• Collaborate with User Community to derive communication requirements.
• Coordinate to achieve Airworthiness Qualification for aircraft components.

Skills

Radio frequency systems

Software defined radios

Military radios

Airworthiness qualification

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Model Based Systems Engineering

Job description

501744 Communication Subject Matter Expert (Military Radios)

Schedule: Full Time

Relocation: Negotiable

IronMountain Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Communications Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the Mission Equipment branch of the Apache Attack Helicopter Project Management Office (AAH-PMO) based in the Huntsville, Alabama area. The position will serve as the Communications Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, the communications focal point for the AAH-PMO. The position requires a highly motivated individual with knowledge of complex military grade communications equipment including software defined radios, amplifiers, antennas, state of the art waveforms and cryptographic algorithms, and relevant military standards and airworthiness qualification requirements for integration onto the Apache platform. The candidate for this position must be able to work independently and be able to build strong relationships across multiple project offices with all levels of government employees.

Job Responsibilities:.

• Generate software development roadmaps/strategies and cost estimates forRadio Frequencyintensive systems.
• Work with User Community to develop technical Communication requirements.
• Coordinate with PM and Systems Readiness Directorate to achieve Airworthiness Qualification for aircraft components as required.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and standards for use in Software Defined Radio systems.
• Perform countermeasures and vulnerability analysis forRadio Frequency systems.
• Assist PM personnel in developing contractual requirements associated with technical efforts to include primarily Statement of Work development.
• Support implementation and development ofdigital signal processing of Ultra-Wide Bandwidth software defined radio (SDR) systems utilizing open standards SOSA anddefine guidance for future development andstandardization.
• Coordinate frequencies in support of all Apache-related test and initial fielding activities.
• Obtain and maintain access to a SIPR account for corresponding with DOD spectrum and frequency management agencies.
• Track status of all Apache-related Radio/Temporary Frequency Authorizations (RFAs/TFAs) and submit new RFA/TFA requests as required.
• Keep PM informed of technical status of assigned tasks, significant events, controversial issues, program reviews, and other relevant issues.
• Be able to meet challenging deadlines.
• Travel is estimated at 10%
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use tools or controls; normal physical activity (reach with hands and arms; climb stairs); and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and leadership. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience modeling and using modeling tools – Model Based Systems Engineering
• Experience with chassis-based radio systems
• Experience with design and/or testing of Radio Frequency devices and communicationsystems.
• Experience developing systems for military applications (e.g. avionics, GPS, Communications)
• Familiarity with communication protocols used in militaryRadioFrequency communicationsystems.
• Experience with developing countermeasures againstRadioFrequency communicationssystems (jamming, spoofing, replay attacks, etc.)
• Experience integrating and troubleshooting complex hardware/software intensive systems.
• Experience developing technical reports and presentations; must have the ability to work independently and effectively in a multi-disciplinary teamenvironment.

Education and General experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering and 5 – 10 years of experience preferred.
• Understanding of current DoD acquisition framework and procedures
• Working knowledge of AH-64 aircraft systems, weapons systems as well as systems engineering processes and procedures is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills are a must to facilitate coordination with configuration management, contracts, outside contractors/vendors, engineers, the Apache User community, and project/program leadership.

Clearance Requirements: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

IronMountain Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/SDVOSB

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