Communications Engineer

  • SAN DIEGO, CA
  • Posted 60+ days ago | Updated 5 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 150,001.00 - 175,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

C++
Verification and validation
Digital signal processing
Information Technology
Collaboration
Optical fiber
Design review
Tactical Data Links
Problem solving
Effective communication
Strategic thinking
Systems engineering
Federal government
Network
Security clearance
Adobe AIR
Research
Testing
C
Wireless communication
Microwave
WAN
LAN
Estimating
Planning
Design
Evaluation
Data
Video
Media
Specification
Electrical engineering
Budget
Computer networking
Python
MATLAB
Modeling
RF
Software development
Antennas
Military
Satellite
SAP BASIS
Policies
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2402932

Location: SAN DIEGO, CA, US

Date Posted: 2024-02-27

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Network Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a Communications Engineer to join our team. This exciting opportunity will be supporting ABMS family of systems within our Air Force and Combatant Command Business Group. The Communications Engineer will work across research, development, integration, and testing of communications systems of complex C2 systems. They will have knowledge of wired & wireless communications systems, to include; digital, microwave, WAN, LAN and fiber-optic networks.
  • Engage with stakeholders to analyze requirements, address communications network challenges, apply sound technology solutions, and verify the solution satisfies the requirements.
  • Independent reviews of communications system designs and their integration including analysis of alternatives, design reviews, and performance estimation
  • Developing and evaluating the various integrated communications systems and tactical datalinks in contested environments
  • Support planning, design, evaluation, modification, operation, maintenance and sustainment of complex analog and digital voice, data and video communications networks, systems and equipment using a variety of transport media.
  • Assess and diagnose the health of communications systems
  • Keep informed of and study currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to communications engineering
  • Generate sections of design specifications of more complex projects or complete specifications of less complex projects

Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree in electrical or similar Engineering/STEM field with 15 years of related experience.
    • ship and an active Top Secret clearance
    • Understanding of communications theory, link budgets, and communications and networking protocols
    • Experience with C++, Python, MATLAB, or other modeling and analysis tools
    • Interest in solving problems across multiple engineering disciplines to provide solutions to complex problems
    • Effective communication skills, collaboration, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills
    • Strong systems engineering skills and familiarity with independent Verification & Validation (V&V) testing
    • Experience in RF & Digital Communications including
      • Modulation types
      • Error correction coding
      • Channel effects
      • Communications protocols
      • Antenna performance modeling
      • Digital Signal Processing
      • Software Defined Radios
      • Military & Commercial Satellite Systems

    Target salary range: $150,001 - $175,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

    SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

    Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.


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