RF Systems Engineer - DoD R&D & Acquisition

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 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