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RF Payload Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago

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Skills

OCI
Counter-terrorism
Operations Management
Information Technology
Cyber Security
Linguistics
Test Plans
Design Review
Risk Assessment
Verification And Validation
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaboration
Performance Analysis
Presentations
Leadership
FOCUS
Antennas
RF
Digital Signal Processing
Communication
Electrical Engineering
Signals Intelligence
Integration Testing
Systems Engineering
Modeling
Budget
FTS

Summary

FTS International, LLC (FTS) is committed to providing the Federal Government with quality consultants and support. To ensure mission success we focus on putting our customers first while minimizing corporate bureaucracy on our staff. We provide Subject Matter Experts (SME) free of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) focused on independent analysis and mission support services within the disciplines of Engineering, Counter Terrorism Operations, Management, Information Technology, Signals Analysis, Administration, Cyber Security and Linguistics.

FTS has an opportunity for an RF Payload Engineerin Chantilly, VA.

The RF Payload Engineer will provide subject matter expert (SME) advice, technical evaluations, technical assessments and alternative approaches to the customer.

Responsibilities

Provide expert advice, technical evaluations and alternative approaches as subject matter expert and technical advisor to a government customer on SIGINT payload design, integration, and performance
Evaluate contractor designs, test plans, and performance data against mission requirements and provide independent recommendations
Provide independent assessments of technical issues and assess schedule and cost implications
Lead and/or participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and risk assessments
Support end-to-end system engineering activities, including requirements definition, verification, and validation and stakeholder engagement
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including RF engineers, systems architects, and mission analysts
Conduct rigorous analysis of alternatives for payload solutions, evaluating technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and performance analysis in alignment with strategic objectives
Assess, create, and maintain comprehensive interface control documents (ICDs)
Create and deliver technical presentations to program office leadership and stakeholders.
Identify system risks and opportunities, and advise on mitigation strategies

Required Skills/Qualifications

TS/SCI with polygraph
BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering or a related field
14+ years of relevant RF payload or space systems development experience
10+ years specifically in RF payload development or payload systems engineering with a focus on RF, digital signal processing, or SIGINT systems
SIGINT payload development or systems engineering experience
Knowledge of link budgets, antenna design, and RF propagation in space environments
Deep understanding of RF systems, digital signal processing, and payload architectures
Experience with space system development lifecycles, from concept through on-orbit operations
Proven ability to evaluate contractor deliverables and provide actionable technical recommendations
Strong communication skills for interfacing with senior government leaders

Desired Skills/Qualifications

MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering or a related field 5+ years' experience working on SIGINT systems
5+ years' experience as a SETA
Hands-on experience with payload integration and test (I&T)
Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools
Payload performance modeling, link budget analysis, and end-to-end system simulation experience

FTS International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - vets/disabled.

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Dice Id: 90786972
Position Id: 676a7ff84115328d1762bc56a93f90a4
Posted 6 hours ago

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