RF Systems Engineer

International Executive Service Corps; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development

Wellness Programs

Job summary

FTS International, LLC is seeking an RF Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support government RF programs. The role provides management and outreach support to the government customer RF Program Manager and involves RF technology evaluation, project management, and R&D planning.

Responsibilities include coordinating technical roadmaps across agencies, supporting technology maturation, budgeting, and contract documentation; interacting with DoD, NASA, and national labs; ensuring transition of

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
• BS STEM in engineering discipline required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience developing and coordinating technology roadmaps with multiple agencies.
• Strong professional network in RF-related fields (government, academia, industry).
• Strong technical acquisitions background (prior government acquisitions/contracts management a plus).
• MS STEM in engineering discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize RF technology knowledge to support government program manager in technical evaluation, project management, and R&D execution.
• Support Technical Exchange Meetings related to ground, space, and launch vehicle contracts.
• Advise RF PM on technical aspects of RF portfolio.
• Plan and support technology maturation throughout the R&D lifecycle.
• Plan and execute all budgetary aspects of the R&D Program.
• Guide future RF technology development strategy and roadmaps.
• Support transition of mature RF hardware to system program offices for flight development.
• Survey RF technologies and provide technical recommendations.
• Drive resiliency initiatives in RF technology.
• Support acquisition strategy and process.
• Develop RFPs, statements of work, requirements, CDRLs, and other solicitation documents.
• Interact with DoD, NASA, National Labs and Universities.

Skills

TS/SCI with polygraph

5+ years experience

Roadmap development

RF field network

Acquisitions background

Education

BS STEM in engineering discipline

MS STEM in engineering discipline

Job description

FTS International, LLC (FTS) is committed to providing the Federal Government with quality consultants and support.To ensure mission success we focus on putting our customers first while minimizing corporate bureaucracy onour staff.We provide Subject Matter Experts (SME) free of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI)focused onindependent analysis and mission support services within the disciplines of Engineering, Counter Terrorism Operations, Management, Information Technology, Signals Analysis, Administration, Cyber Security and Linguistics.

FTS has an opportunity for an RF Systems Engineerin Chantilly, VA.

TheRF Systems Engineerprovides management and outreach support to the government customer RF Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge and background in RF technology and development to support a government program manager in technical evaluation, project management, and execution of RF technology research and development (R&D)


• Support Technical Exchange Meetings related to ground system, space vehicle, and launch vehicle contract execution


• Advise RF PM on technical aspects of the RF portfolio


• Plan and support technology maturation throughout the R&D lifecycle


• Plan and execute all budgetary aspects of the R&D Program


• Guide future RF technology development strategy and roadmaps


• Support transition of mature RF hardware to system program offices for flight development


• Survey state-of-the-art RF technologies and provide technical recommendations


• Drive advancement of resiliency activities/initiatives in RF technology


• Support all phases of the acquisition strategy and process


• Develop requests for proposals, statements of work, requirements, contract data requirements list (CDRL) and other required solicitation/contract documents


• Support acquisition source selection activities as a technical advisor on RF-related technologies and components


• Interact with outside agencies to include DoD, NASA, National Labs and Universities


• Identify and advise customers on relevant current and emerging technologies, as well as tasks affecting the management of the R&D portfolio


• Assist with the oversight of technology development contracts and build status briefings for government customers and industry partners

Required Skills/Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph


• BS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline


• 5+ years' relevant experience


• Experience developing and coordinating technology roadmaps with multiple agencies


• Strong professional network in RF-related fields (government, academia, and industry)


• Strong technical acquisitions background (Prior government agency acquisitions/contracts management experience a plus)

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• MS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline

Expected Salary Range:$125,000 - $162,000 per year. Placement within the range is determined by qualifications, job-related criteria, experience, internal equity and market considerations. In addition, FTS International, LLC has benefits offerings in addition to salary to include Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

FTS International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – vets/disabled.