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General Dynamics Information Technology · 4 months ago

RF/Radar Systems Engineer Sr. Principal

USA NJ Atlantic City

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$134K/yr - $181K/yr

15+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has an exciting opportunity for an Systems Engineer Sr. Principal to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the research of Counter Unmanned Aviation Systems (CUAS). The role involves conducting RF measurements, performing radar systems testing, and supporting the development of performance specifications for UAS detection and mitigation technologies.

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Responsibilities

Perform radar systems testing, and validation across multiple frequency bands (e.g. L, S, C, X, Ku, Ka) and various waveforms (FMCW, pulse-Doppler, phased array, etc.)

Conduct RF measurements: power, gain, EIRP, spectrum occupancy, and EM/EMC compliance against manufacturers claims to validate and ensure it meets FAA Spectrum requirements to operate safely in an airport environment

Experience with antenna range measurements, near field and far field

Support GDIT program with UAS detection and mitigation technology/system research, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) efforts

Support development of ‘performance specifications’ framework for UAS detection and mitigation technology with the objective of creating Advisory Circulars or other FAA guidance and policy documents

Perform systems modeling, simulation, and analysis

Prepare and execute test plans and test cards

Support planning and coordination efforts in preparation for the deployment, testing, and evaluation of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems

Perform and document a hazard analysis and other safety related analyses prior to conducting UAS detection and mitigation testing/evaluations

Perform and document spectrum interference testing at each airport, prior to the commencement of UAS detection and mitigation testing/evaluations

Develop a methodology and ranking criteria for selecting UAS platforms for testing/evaluating against UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems

Assist with each UAS detection and mitigation technology/system vendor with deploying, operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, collecting data, and removing technologies/systems

Review, analyze, and report on the data collected during the test and evaluation period

Develop pass/fail criteria and metrics for testing/evaluating each of the UAS detection and technologies tested

Support fully documenting all UAS detection and mitigation technology/system RDT&E performed

Continually review and analyze the data being collected and help prepare draft Engineering Brief/Advisory Circular language, or other guidance document that describes the performance specifications, selection, procurement, deployment, and management of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems in the airport environment

Prepare guidance for best practices to manage the effective use of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems to secure the airport and ensure fundamental principles of safety risk management are followed

Qualification

Spectrum AnalyzersRF MeasurementsRadar Systems TestingTechnical WritingData AnalysisRisk ManagementResearch TechniquesCollaboration

Required

10 + years of related experience

Bachelor's degree in operations research, computer science, engineering, mathematics, information systems, management science, aviation, aeronautical, or air traffic management/science. Master's Degree, MBA, or PhD in related field may be substituted for bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience

Minimum 15-plus years of demonstrated relevant experience

Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid US Passport

Research techniques, creating plans, cost estimation, risk management, data collection and analysis

Demonstrated experience using spectrum analyzers to characterize and illustrate spectrum environments, and to determine if a system is compliant with FCC and/or NTIA regulations

Experience collecting open air RF/Spectrum data

Basic understanding of evaluating functional capabilities of a system or technology

Able to complete assigned tasks with little or no supervision

Excellent technical writing skills

Able to present technical information to technical and non-technical audiences

Self-Starter

Highly collaborative

Capable of planning and fully executing research and development projects

On-Time completion of deliverables that meet customer quality requirements

Familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

Preferred

Creating and executing test plans and procedures

Data analysis

Data visualization

Proficiency using MS Excel formulas or tools like JMP to statistically analyze data and develop visualizations of the research data

Benefits

Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

A vision plan

A 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match

Full flex work weeks

A variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.gdit.com/

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