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SAIC · 13 hours ago

RF Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and motivated RF Systems Engineer to serve as a critical member of their team supporting a dynamic government customer. This role focuses on the analysis and improvement of demodulation processes and proposing innovative system enhancements to achieve optimal cluster variances while providing operational and technical expertise for program personnel.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth analysis of RF signal demodulation processes and identify opportunities for optimization

Propose and implement system design improvements to meet desired cluster variance goals

Support systems assessments, design, and testing as required, ensuring effective integration with mission objectives

Build and maintain constellation data files and definitions to enhance system performance

Define and implement pilot channel correction and equalizer settings, optimizing demodulation and automatic gain control configurations

Provide training on RF collection system operations and principles to program personnel

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to facilitate project planning, coordination, and execution of system updates

Develop official memos, user documentation, and system requirements in alignment with program needs

Perform signal analysis to the bit level for waveform characterization, with a preference for experience in advanced signal analysis techniques

Qualification

RF demodulation processesSystems engineering knowledgeSignal analysisDemodulation toolsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine Learning (ML)Leadership capabilitiesTraining on RF systems

Required

Master's degree in engineering, telecommunications, or equivalent industry experience

Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly clearance

A minimum of 12 years of relevant engineering experience

Strong systems engineering knowledge and leadership capabilities to contribute to acquisition planning, risk assessment, and implementation trades

A minimum of 5 years of experience with hardware and software demodulation tools

A minimum of 5 years of experience analyzing signals to identify waveform characteristics and deriving properties

Expertise in RF demodulation processes, including conducting research and making recommendations to improve system designs

Proven experience in building constellation data files and definitions

Proven experience in implementing Pilot channel correction

Proven experience in optimizing equalizer, demodulation, and automatic gain control settings

Familiarity with RF collection systems and ability to provide training on their core operational principles

Ability to coordinate and lead cross-organizational meetings, with preference for candidates experienced in supporting government customer missions

Preferred

Experience designing and executing system verification and validation (V&V) strategies

Proficiency in defining system requirements and tracing them through verification processes

Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) principles, with practical experience applying these technologies to solve technical and operational challenges

Bachelor's degree in engineering, telecommunications, or equivalent industry experience