Job description
Date Posted:
2023-03-22Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
VA543: 22270 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22270 Pacific Boulevard Building CC5, Sterling, VA, 20166-6924 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteRaytheon Technologies is seeking an experienced and cleared RF Engineer - Expert in the Herndon, VA area.
The right candidate will work as part of a collaborative, multidiscipline team in support of U.S. Government and provide technical subject matter engineering expertise in the field of radio frequency (RF) communications, specifically RF Propagation. The RF Engineer will Act as a liaison between Customer technical and operational groups, and facilitate discussions with vendor’s ref. capabilities, design and options to provide the Customer with recommendations. They will also be responsible for helping define requirements, generate design concepts, and supporting systems testing and implementation.
Required Skills
Demonstrated functional knowledge of both Government and commercial black transport resources traditionally leveraged for beyond-line-of-sight radio communications.
Familiarity with standard practices; installation of RF systems (Coax, serial, Ethernet, wiring)
Understanding of the basic principles of RF propagation and ability to apply that knowledge to multiple communications technologies.
Ability to convey technical designs, ideas and results to non-technical audiences and provide briefings to high-level government personnel.
Experience in authoring documents (reports, briefings, etc,) to support Customer mission.
Demonstrated ability to apply the engineering design process to discover innovative methods to solve technical problems and meet client requirements.
Familiarity with Type 1 and Commercial encryption.
Strong SATCOM skillset
Desired Skills
Previous experience with Customer Crisis and Emergency Communications
Previous operational experience with hands-on experience using field communications systems/technologies.
Knowledge of Customer wireless, mobile, SATCOM equipment.
Demonstrated strong functional knowledge of RF propagation characteristics at frequency bands: HF, VHF, UHF, L, C, X, Ka, Ku, and S.
Familiarity with the technical characteristics of wireless standard waveforms, such as GSM, CDMA, 802.11, and 802.16, and be able to use that information in the development of RF propagation models as well as interpretation of results.
Knowledge of Harris Tactical Radios
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent analysis and critical thinking skills
Capable of preparing and presenting briefings
Familiarity with military communications, satellite and wireless communications technologies.
Understanding of Crypto modes and testing.
Experience with relationship building / being a technical representative on behalf of the government to achieve objectives and communicate technical requirements.
Additional Requirements
Weapons Certification Not required for hire, but must be willing and capable of becoming certified.
OCONUS travel roughly up to 5%, including hazardous locations as required, and roughly 10% CONUS travel as required. Requirements are based on customer mission and needs and subject to adjust.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Information Technology or related field, engineering preferred but not required, and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience
Eight (8) years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree for a total of sixteen (16) years of experience with 11+ years relevant experience/background to the skillset.
Must have TS/SCI security clearance with Poly on day one of employment and must be eligible for crossover.
Employee Referral Award Eligibility: Only employees currently within RMD and RI&S have the potential to receive a Referral Award for submitting a referral to RMD and RI&S roles. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the Referral Award.
Requires expert or mastery level knowledge of work area, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
May have deep knowledge of project management. Advanced knowledge of related disciplines within work area and
ability to identify links and potential impact on projects, programs
or systems.
Typically requires:
A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years
prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree
in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited
by local laws/regulations.
Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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