System Engineer L6 - TS/SCI with Poly required

Emtakllc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Emtakllc is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer / RF Signals Analyst to support mission-focused SIGINT, RF collection, and microwave engineering operations at Annapolis Junction, MD. The role requires handling CEPT/payload data, Vita-49 streams, and multiple RF testing tasks in a Linux environment.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with 20+ years of Systems Engineering experience (or 24+ years with a high school diploma) and hands-on experience with RF hardware, demodulation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required plus 20+ years Systems Engineering experience.
• Alternatively: High School Diploma/GED plus 24+ years general Systems Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Support mission-focused SIGINT, RF collection, and microwave engineering operations.
• Analyze RF signals and perform validation of operational data.
• Configure and troubleshoot NiFi data flows and outages in Linux environments.
• Support 2G/3G/4G cellular systems and related signal processing tasks.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Linux administration

Analytical thinking

RF systems analysis

Mission-focused operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

20+ years Systems Engineering experience (with degree)

Tools

Loper

Circuit Raptor

DRT

Whistle

Salvage

BSAW

NiFi data flows

Vita-49

RHEL 7/8

Rocky Linux 9

Job description

System Engineer L6 - TS/SCI with Poly required

• Annapolis Junction, MD
• Computer/Software

We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer / RF Signals Analyst to support mission-focused SIGINT, RF collection, telecommunications analysis, and microwave engineering operations within a fast-paced operational environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline from an accredited college or university plus twenty (20) years of Systems Engineering experience
• High School Diploma/GED plus twenty-four (24) years of general Systems Engineering experience

Required Experience:

• Experience supporting digital telecommunications systems including CEPT, payload data, and signal structures
• Experience processing DMR data utilizing Lopers and Circuit Raptor
• Experience processing survey data from IF-to-RF recordings, Vita-49 streams, and snapshot captures
• Experience utilizing software demodulation techniques to identify signal parameters and validate operational data
• Experience supporting 2G/3G/4G cellular communications systems and PIT radio processing
• Experience utilizing DRT, Whistle, Salvage, and BSAW for operational signal processing and exploitation
• Experience utilizing DRT for surveys and integration with various hardware and signal processing cards
• Experience supporting Linux RHEL 7, RHEL 8, and Rocky Linux 9 operational environments
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Niagara Files (NiFi) data flows and resolving operational outages
• 10+ years of RF Engineering experience supporting microwave systems and microwave collection operations
• Experience performing RF testing and troubleshooting of low-noise amplifiers, filters, combiners, bias-tees, antennas, positioners, low-loss cables, RF adapters, and E-Band systems
• 10+ years experience supporting antenna and feed systems including gain characterization and VSWR validation across operational ranges
• Experience utilizing block down-converters and associated RF testing equipment
• 10+ years experience testing and validating 6–44 GHz microwave equipment including receivers and demodulators
• Experience supporting systems utilizing Vita-49 and SOTF protocols

Desired Skills:

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Experience supporting operational RF collection systems
• Experience working within mission-focused SIGINT environments
• Ability to support hardware integration and operational testing activities
• Strong Linux administration and operational support experience