Research SME - Wireless Spectrum

Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium benefits package

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc. is seeking a Research SME specializing in Wireless Spectrum. The ideal candidate will have over six years of relevant experience, including expertise in telecommunications systems and RF sensing. Responsibilities include serving as a Subject Matter Expert in meetings and assisting with program management presentations.

The position requires experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and familiarity with advanced sensing technologies. Bluemont offers a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of work experience with a Bachelor's or 2+ years with a Master's degree.
• 4 years of experience in telecommunications systems or RF sensing.
• Experience with test equipment related to sensing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings as Subject Matter Expert.
• Assist with development of program presentations.
• Liaison between various stakeholders.

Skills

Telecommunications systems

Radio frequency (RF) sensing

Signal processing

Machine learning

Data analysis

Programming languages (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, C/C++)

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Master's degree or PhD desirable

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

RF test platforms

Job description

JOB TITLE

Research SME - Wireless Spectrum

LOCATION

Bethesda, Maryland

CLEARANCE

No clearance required to start but prefer TS/SCI with CI Poly.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend meetings, workshops, conferences and testing events as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Assist with the development of presentations such as Program Management Reviews.
• Serve as a Liaison between Performers, Test & Evaluation contributors, Government and Transition partners.
• Review, provide analysis, and make recommendations concerning technical reports, data and Performer approaches.
• Select, establish, curate, and maintain collaborative communication, issue tracking, and configuration environments for use by the program.
• Provide reach-back support for program related requirements for systems integration, design, development, modeling and simulation, data analytics and architecture design.
• Examine data sources and literary sources for emerging technology related to the Program.
• Provide technical support and expertise on new concepts beyond the Program but integral to the Program’s success.

REQUIREDEXPERTISE

• Bachelors' degree in computer science, applied physics, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field, with six plus (6+) years of work experience in one of these fields, or Masters' degree with two plus (2+) years of work experience.
• Four (4) years of experience or equivalent education involving telecommunications systems, radio frequency (RF) sensing, signal processing, biometric sensing modalities, and/or advanced sensor system design and evaluation.
• Two (2) years of experience or equivalent education using test and measurement equipment relevant to advanced sensing technologies, such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, RF test platforms, wireless communications testbeds, biometric sensor test systems, or commercial off‑the‑shelf sensing devices.
• One (1) year of experience managing a multi-disciplinary research and development (R&D) or Test and Evaluation (T&E) team.
• Two (2) years of experience creating program plans, work breakdown structures, and milestone schedules.

DESIRED EXPERTISE

• Masters' degree or PhD in computer science, applied physics, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or related fields, with four plus (4+) years of work experience.
• Four (4) years of experience with programming languages or tools commonly used in sensing, data analysis, or experimental automation, such as LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or embedded systems software.
• Two (2) years of experience with machine learning, pattern recognition, biometrics analytics, RF signal classification, or other AI/ML methods relevant to sensing applications.
• Two (2) years of experience in the Intelligence Community (IC), including experience with requirements, CONOPS, and transition.
• Awareness of supply chain, security, and integration considerations for commercial off‑the‑shelf sensing technologies, telecommunications hardware, and RF components.
• Four (4) years of experience managing a multi-disciplinary research and development (R&D) or Test and Evaluation (T&E) team.
• One (1) year of experience as a Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager.

Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc. (Bluemont) offers a premium benefits package. Our culture is based on treating people like you would treat yourself. The company is focused on challenging applications of cutting‑edge technologies and data intensive applications. Bluemont maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs background checks.

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