Senior Communications & Networks Engineer

Envisioneering Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical/Dental/Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Envisioneering, Inc. seeks a Senior Communications & Networks Engineer to support ONR's Science & Technology portfolio.

You will help develop tech roadmaps, evaluate S&T efforts, and craft papers for sailors, staff, and executives, with responsibilities spanning program development and security-conscious communications. The role requires current Top Secret clearance, deep expertise in commercial/military comms, and experience with naval C5ISRT systems and space-based applications.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance or eligibility for SCI.
• Experience in commercial and military communications systems and standards.
• Experience evaluating and optimizing anti-jam, low-probability-of-intercept techniques and bandwidth-efficient modulation.
• Familiarity with Naval space-based communications and C4I interoperability.

Responsibilities

• Assist ONR Program Officers in developing technology development programs and roadmaps.
• Monitor and evaluate S&T efforts across academia, labs, and industry.
• Prepare papers and presentations for diverse audiences from deckplate sailors to Congressional staff.
• Present briefings to support ONR Program Officers and contractors.
• Collaborate with contract teams to draft Statements of Work and requirements.
• Coordinate with Resource Sponsors and Acquisition Offices to secure support.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

Communications Expertise

Systems Engineering

Signal Processing

Networking & Security

C5ISRT Knowledge

Technical Documentation

Education

PhD in math/engineering/physics or related sciences +15 years

Master's in math/engineering/physics or related sciences +20 years

Bachelor's in math/engineering/physics or related sciences +25 years

Tools

DoD/ONR program experience

Job description

POSITION: Senior Communications & Networks Engineer

MINIMUM SECURITY CLEARANCE: Top Secret

STATUS: Employee / Full Time

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Envisioneering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Communications and Networks Specialist to support the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and its ongoing Science and Technology portfolio. The individual should have experience in technology development, technology evaluation, systems engineering and integration, and system optimization to address emergent Naval priorities as well as technical and operational expertise to assist ONR Program Officers in developing, managing, and executing portfolios that address priority Command, Control, Computing, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (C5ISRT) Science and Technology (S&T) requirements.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist ONR Program Officers in developing technology development programs and roadmaps to address capability gaps and “plan, foster, and encourage scientific research in recognition of its paramount importance as related to the maintenance of future naval power, and the preservation of national security.”
• Monitor and evaluate S&T efforts being funded in academia, government laboratories/warfare centers, and industry.
• Develop papers and presentations for a wide range of audiences from deckplate sailors to Congressional staff and Senior Executives that describe the S&T portfolio and specific projects within the portfolio.
• Present briefings in support of ONR Program Officers as needed.
• Work with ONR contracts to develop Statements of Work and requirements for potential S&T performers.
• Staff documents and briefings with appropriate Resource Sponsors and Acquisition Offices to gain program support and signatures as needed.

MINIMUM SKILLS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current TOP SECRET Clearance and eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Intelligence (SCI) or the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET Clearance and eligibility for access to SCI.
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial and military communications.
• Recent experience in the analysis and optimization of anti-jam, low-probability-of-intercept techniques, adaptive equalization, signal processing and bandwidth efficient modulation.
• Recent experience in commercial standards, networking, interoperability, network management and network security issues.
• Current understanding of Naval applications of space based communications and its applicability to broad Naval requirements.
• Recent experience in both combat system and C4I interoperability.
• Recent experience in coordinating S&T development efforts with program schedules, performing technology assessments, and/or maintaining technology deployment/transition agreements.
• Expertise in assessing current requirements to assist in identifying technology development opportunities to address capability gaps and developing technology roadmaps for the transition of S&T programs.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with the transition of Naval R&D to the operational military.
• Experience in developing, coordinating, and supporting Navy S&T programs.

EDUCATION:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from an accredited college or university in mathematics, engineering, physics, or related sciences plus 15 years of relevant work experience , or a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in mathematics, engineering, physics, or related sciences plus 20 years of relevant work experience , or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in mathematics, engineering, physics, or related sciences plus 25 years of relevant work experience.

TRAVEL: 0 - 25%

SALARY RANGE: $175,000.00 - $210,000.00

BENEFITS:

Envisioneering, Inc. offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401k,Medical/Dental/Vision, FSA, Short Term, Long Term, AD&D and Life insurance,(employer paid), voluntarylife, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Leave, Holidaysand much more.

AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

You must pass a drug and pre-employment screening. U.S. Citizenship Required. *A Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret security clearanceis required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Please confirm in your cover letter or resume.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITY:

Envisioneering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry,citizenship and immigration status, age, disability or handicap, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion,transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. Envisioneering Inc. is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLICANTS:

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