RF Spectrum Engineer III

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a RF Spectrum Engineer to install and maintain RF systems at Department of State facilities. You will build, configure, test equipment and manage hardware/software changes to ensure interoperability of highly technical gear.

As the team lead, you will coordinate travel, develop equipment upgrades, conduct surveys for new installations, and train users on multiple systems while ensuring data collection and secure disposition throughout

Qualifications

• U.S. Government final Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering or IT-related field preferred.
• 7+ years RF research, development or testing experience.
• Experience as installer of security equipment and project lead.
• Proficient with MS Project, Visio and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain RF systems for DoS facilities.
• Lead the team, coordinate travel and deploy equipment upgrades.
• Perform site surveys, develop deployment plans and schedules.
• Provide training and manage data lifecycle including reporting.

Skills

RF testing/maintenance

Project leadership

Security clearance handling

Data lifecycle management

Office Suite

Education

BSc Electronics

IT-related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

The RF Spectrum Engineer is responsible for the installation and lifecycle maintenance of RF systems at Department of State facilities for the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Offices of Security Technology (ST) and Technology Innovation and Engineering (TIE). The engineer builds and configures RF systems, tests equipment to ensure functionality, and manages hardware and software configuration changes to ensure interoperability of highly technical equipment. The role provides technical support for all phases of RF systems—including pre-installation, installation, and post installation—and coordinates all reporting, including pre- and post-trip reports and Engineering Security Services Reports (ESSRs).

The RF Spectrum Engineer III serves as the team lead, coordinating travel, ECC, and other travel documents, and assists in identifying and developing equipment upgrades and platform replacements. Additional responsibilities include performing surveys for new installations at existing facilities, developing and administering user training for multiple existing and new systems, configuring laptops, and assisting with the development and maintenance of deployment plans and schedules. The engineer is responsible for working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition, to support technical and operational requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Current U.S. Government final Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required security clearance/access approvals.
• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or IT related field highly desired.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in RF research, development, or testing.
• Prior experience as an electrician or installer of technical security equipment.
• Knowledge of State Department Managing Projects methodology.
• Prior experience as a project manager with supervisory responsibilities.
• Prior experience working with budgetary operations is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Visio, and AutoCAD highly desired.
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated experience working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition.
• Demonstrated good attitude and ability to work as a leader and as a member of a team.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and maintain strong attention to detail.

Travel

• 25-50% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required for program coordination.
• Required to travel OCONUS to conduct installation, training, or maintenance at diplomatic facilities.
• OCONUS travel may include critical threat locations around the world with austere living conditions.
• Domestic travel may be required for training and program coordination

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer's mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.

A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer's expectations.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.