Senior Systems Engineer

VTG; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

VTG in Hanover, MD is seeking a seasoned DSP Algorithms RF Systems Engineer to join a mission-focused team developing, deploying, and maintaining RF processing systems. This is a hybrid role with two days remote per week and flexible schedules.

You will work with RF systems, dataflow, Nifi data ingest, and system design, while coordinating data samples and ensuring security plan IP updates. Candidates must have TS/SCI with poly and a BS in engineering or CS with 7+ years in DSP.

Qualifications

• US citizen with TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• BS in Engineering, CS, or related field with DSP Algorithms.
• 7+ years as a DSP algorithms developer on similar projects.
• 7+ years with C++, Linux, Python or similar languages.
• 4 years RF software experience; Master’s may substitute for degree.
• Active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570 (Security+) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Experience with RF systems and analog-to-digital dataflow.
• Access production Nifi to ensure inbound data flows correctly.
• Submit Data Management Requests (DMRs) and Change Requests (DCRs).
• Preliminary system design and ability to explain to stakeholders.
• Coordinate data samples as needed.
• Request IPs be added to System Security Plans.
• Ensure no data backlogs or errors.
• Assist customers with data formatting issues.
• Create RF antenna drawings and network diagrams.
• Create dataflow diagrams for required network connections.
• Use Confluence/Jira for communication and documentation.

Skills

RF systems

C++

Linux

Python

Dataflow

Nifi

System design

Confluence/Jira

Education

BS in Engineering/CS (DSP Algorithms)

DSP Algorithms

Security+ certification

Tools

Confluence/Jira

Job description

Overview

VTG is a patriotic DSP Algorithms RF Systems Engineer to join our team in Hanover, MD. This position will support a mission-focused customer developing, deploying, and maintaining Radio Frequency processing systems. This is a HYBRID position with two days remote each week and flexible schedules.

Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, making this an exceptional opportunity to join a mission-critical team supporting national security initiatives.

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What will you do?

• Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) systems with understanding of analog to digital dataflow and conversion processes


• Access production Nifi and ensure that inbound data is operational/flowing correctly.


• Data management requests (DMRs) and change (DCRs) submissions.


• Preliminary system design with capability to explain system design to stakeholders


• Coordinate any data samples needed.


• Prior experience with requesting IPs be added to System Security Plans


• Ensure there are no backlogs/errors of data.


• Assist customers with data formatting issues.


• Experience with creating and updating engineering and RF antenna drawings and network diagrams


• Capable of creating dataflow diagrams documenting the network connections required for system functionality


• Experience with Confluence/Jira used for communication and documentation

Do you have what it takes?

• US Citizen with TS/SCI with Poly clearance required


• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline is DSP Algorithms from an accredited college or university


• Seven (7) years of experience as a DSP Algorithm developer on projects with similar software processes.


• Seven (7) years of experience with C++, Linux, Python, or similar development language.


• Four (4) years of Radio Frequency Software or equivalent experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. May substitute two (2) years of experience with Master's of Science in Engineering or Computer Science.


• Active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570 compliant certification (i.e., Security+) preferred.

VTG's estimated starting pay range is $170,000-$150,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.