R10248533 Systems Engineer Level 4

This position is for a Sr Principal Systems Engineer - RF Communications to support the IFICS Data Terminal (IDT) product team on the Ground Based Mid-Course Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS) program. The candidate should have experience taking on progressively challenging responsibilities, demonstrating initiative, and driving innovative solutions. They should be recognized as a self-starter with a proven ability to lead teams, learn quickly, and deliver results in dynamic environments.

STEM Bachelors Degree with 8 years of related experience; Master's degree with 6 Years of related experience or PhD 4 Years of related experience
Experience working with Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA).
Experience with hardware and software design of complex RF communications systems.
Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams
Experience with RF test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator
Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analysis for total systems.
Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Prior experience using DOORS.
Prior experience using Atlassian Tools.
Familiar with Agile terminology and best practices.
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance at the DoD secret level; and a minimum of an interim secret clearance will be required to start.