Senior Communication Systems Engineer

LV8D Solutions, LLC; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Communication Systems Engineer in Chantilly, Virginia. This role involves providing systems engineering and technical advisory services to support space and ground communication networks for satellite systems. Candidates should have a strong background in relevant fields and be prepared to handle responsibilities such as evaluating designs, attending reviews, and monitoring risks. A TS/SCI clearance is required for candidates interested in joining this innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• 12+ years of relevant experience with a Master's degree.
• 9+ years of relevant experience with a PhD.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate enterprise-level designs and solutions.
• Attend design and program management reviews.
• Perform reviews of contractor designs.
• Review test plans for completeness and compliance.
• Monitor test and verification data.
• Identify and assess programmatic risks.
• Develop relationships with contractor counterparts.
• Familiarity with defense and intelligence budget planning.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Critical thinking skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics

Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics

PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics

Tools

RF communication systems

Laser communication systems

Mesh architectures

Internet Protocols

Job description

LV8D Solutions is seeking a Senior Communication Systems Engineer to provide systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services to our government customer in a dynamic System Program Office (SPO) at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). This position supports space and ground communication networks for multiple satellite systems, that are currently in development and in orbit.

This role provides subject matter expertise to an evolving communications infrastructure and requires close collaboration with developers. You will be responsible for supporting interface development, providing technical support to the communications architecture, and assisting with ongoing operations and anomaly resolution.

Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, critical thinking and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline and 14+ years of relevant experience;
• Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline and 12+ years of relevant experience;
• PhD and 9+ years of relevant experience

Clearance

• TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Requirements / Responsibilities

• Evaluate enterprise-level designs and program integration solutions and provide recommendations.
• Attend Enterprise, System, Subsystem and Segment level design reviews and program management reviews; assess design maturity, requirements compliance and provide informed technical recommendations.
• Perform independent reviews of contractor designs to verify satisfaction of mission needs (Requirements, CONOPs, constraints, etc).
• Review test plans and procedures and verification and validation plans for completeness and accuracy. Ensure compliance and provide feedback.
• Monitor enterprise and system test and review verification/validation data.
• Monitor contractor level risks and track mitigation progress.
• Proactively identify and assess emerging technical and programmatic risks to the Program Office and recommend mitigation approaches.
• Develop productive relationships with Contractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other subject matter experts.
• Familiarity with defense and intelligence acquisition, budget planning and contracting.
• RF and laser communication expertise and/or familiarity of:
  • Space-to-space, space-to-ground, and ground-to-ground communication networks
  • Mesh architectures, Internet Protocols, CAN bus architectures
  • Government (National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)) and commercial (Federal Communications Commission (FCC)) frequency registration and approval process
  • International Telecommunications Union (ITU) frequency allocation rules
  • Cryptography implementation and Information Assurance accreditation

Geographic Locations

Chantilly, Virginia