RF Engineer

CDIT; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CDIT Solutions seeks a NAVWAR Analyst (RF Data Analyst) to support the Joint Navigation Warfare Center at Kirtland AFB, NM. You will analyze RF data from field events to identify PNT vulnerabilities and threats, shaping DoD readiness and decision-making across agencies.

You will build data processing workflows and dashboards for internal and external DoD stakeholders, applying advanced analytics and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure data quality and timely insights.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET security clearance.
• 5 years of experience in Electrical, Mechanical, RF Engineering, or Data Science.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Data Science.
• Strong foundation in technical principles and data-driven methodologies.
• Proven track record of applying technical expertise to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop NAVWAR insights to support DoD understanding of PNT vulnerabilities and threats.
• Script data processing workflows to create dashboards and reports for DoD stakeholders.
• Process RF data from field events and exercises to produce actionable insights.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to gather data requirements and design test plans.
• Identify potential RF interference that could impact space launches and ensure timely resolution.
• Provide real-time data quality guidance during field testing of navigation hardware.
• Shape strategic direction of PNT systems through data analysis and recommendations.
• Stay current with data science, AI, and ML techniques to advance NAVWAR goals.
• Travel in support of military exercises and field assessments.

Skills

Data analysis

Data manipulation

Python

R

SQL

Excel

JMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or DataScience

Tools

JMP

GIANT

GIANT RPM

Builder

SystemsToolkit (STK)

Job description

Kirtland Afb, United States | Posted on 09/17/2026

As a NAVWAR Analyst (RF Data Analyst) supporting the JointNavigation Warfare Center (JNWC), you will contribute to enhancing theDepartment of Defense's understanding of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing(PNT) vulnerabilities and threats. Located at Kirtland Air Force Base, NewMexico - the DoD's Center of Excellence for Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) and PNTcapabilities integration - you will develop critical NAVWAR insights thatsupport operational readiness and strategic decision-making across multiple defenseagencies and coalition partners.

You will leverage advanced analysis software to process andinterpret RF data collected from field events and military exercises, providingactionable insights. Your work will directly impact joint planning, OperationPlan (OPLAN) analysis, and the execution of NAVWAR operations across alldomains. You will collaborate with engineering teams to gather analysis anddata requirements during the planning phase, develop test plans to characterizeand assess navigation hardware performance, and handle requests to identifypotential RF interference that could impact space launches - ensuring thoroughanalysis and timely resolution.

KeyResponsibilities

• Developcritical NAVWAR insights that enhance DoD understanding of PNT vulnerabilitiesand threats, supporting operational readiness and strategic decision-makingacross defense agencies and coalition partners.
• Developand script data processing workflows to create and maintain dashboards andreports, delivering key insights to internal and external DoD stakeholders.
• Leverageadvanced analysis software to process and interpret RF data collected fromfield events and military exercises, producing actionable insights.
• Collaboratewith engineering teams to gather analysis and data requirements during theplanning phase; develop test plans to characterize and assess navigationhardware performance.
• Handlerequests to identify potential RF interference that could impact spacelaunches, ensuring thorough analysis and timely resolution.
• Providereal-time guidance and expertise on data quality during testing of navigationhardware in field tests and military exercises.
• Shapethe strategic direction of PNT systems through insightful data analysis andcreation of actionable recommendations.
• Staycurrent with emerging technologies in data science, artificial intelligence,and machine learning, applying them to PNT-related challenges to advance JNWCgoals.
• Usedata insights to identify trends, patterns, and emerging threats - helpingshape the operational environment and reinforce JNWC's leadership in PNTsuperiority.
• Travelin support of military exercises and operational field assessments, applyingdata analysis to enhance organizational subject matter expertise and informdecision-making.

RequiredQualifications

• ActiveSECRET security clearance.
• Five(5) years of experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or RF Engineering, or DataScience.
• Bachelor'sdegree (BA/BS) in an Engineering field (Electrical, Mechanical, RF) or DataScience.
• Strongfoundation in technical principles and data-driven methodologies.
• Proventrack record of applying technical expertise to solve complex engineeringproblems and drive data-driven insights.

DesiredQualifications

• Experienceor familiarity with data manipulation - cleaning, transforming, and analyzinglarge datasets using tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, or R.
• Experiencecoding for data analytics and visualization using Python, R, or JMP to automateworkflows, perform statistical analysis, and build interactive reports ordashboards.
• Proficiencywith tools and technologies such as JMP, GIANT, GIANT RPM, Builder, SystemsToolkit (STK), or other modeling and simulation programs.

AboutCDIT Solutions

CDIT Solutions is a government contractor specializing inplacing cleared professionals into mission-critical programs across theDepartment of Defense and the Intelligence Community. We support our team with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term careerdevelopment on high-impact national security work.

CDIT Solutions is an EqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or anyother characteristic protected by law.