Obsidian Solutions Group · 5 months ago
Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer Digital
CSTS - Springfield, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expObsidian Solutions Group is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA, seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer Digital to support the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The role involves leading RF engineering evaluations, conducting research on technologies, and providing technical reports and recommendations to enhance security measures.
Data ManagementInformation TechnologySoftwareTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading the radio frequency (RF) engineering staff in evaluating new Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) RF technologies, both hardware and software-based radios, and information technologies found in the general office environment and for the mobile employee
Responsible for evaluating new technologies to include RF and optical, providing technical reports to senior government officials, as well as highlighting possible security vulnerabilities while making appropriate recommendations
Conduct open-source research on emergent technologies. Report on vulnerabilities and potential countermeasures
Generate RF environment baselines (worldwide)
Document selected vulnerabilities via laboratory testing
Assisting in the drafting and review of technical security policies and guidelines involving state of the art information technologies and its implementation in Department of State resources
Responsible for gathering information on new technologies and any previous associated research found on those technologies, identify emanations found not previously recognized, and to implement and maintain a database of signal parameters for easy future recognition
Assist in various laboratory testing to determine the vulnerabilities associated with, but not limited to GSM, GPRS, CDMA, IEEE 802.15, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi), Free Space Optical (FSO) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies
Qualification
Required
Must have a current U.S. Government final TOP SECRET Personnel Security Clearance and be able to qualify for SCI access
Must be eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance/access approvals
Five (5) years of radio frequency (RF) work experience with a bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or similar field; or at least ten years of equivalent RF work experience
Familiarity with new and emerging mobile information technologies
SIGINT or Signal Analyst experience
Familiarity with cryptography and the best security practices for computer networks and mobile computers
Knowledge of commercial RF technologies, e.g. GSM/GPRS/EDGE, CDMA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, RFID, and WiMAX
Knowledge of information technology hardware and software capabilities
Knowledge of modulation schemes and types
Must be aware of Intelligence Community policies and be familiar with a variety of agency-specific policies
Preferred
Experience in advanced radio wave propagation theory, digital communication systems and bit-stream analysis
Benefits
Exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families
Company
Obsidian Solutions Group
Obsidian Solutions Group delivers IT, software, data analytics, and rapid prototyping for defense and space sectors.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jim Wiley
President and Co-Founder
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