Job Description ECS is seeking a
SETA - RF Development to work in our
Arlington, VA office.
Please Note: This position is contingent upon additional funding. ECS seeks a Technical Science, Engineering, and Technical Advisory (SETA) candidate to provide onsite and partner-site engineering and test management support to DARPA's Strategic Technology Office (STO). The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers and test personnel in the development and execution of RF technologies. The candidate will be responsible for strategy and roadmap development, overseeing all phases of testing from lab to field environments, and integrating new capabilities. This role requires experience in program management functions, including coordination, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement for experimentation, operational testing, and transition.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead a team of engineers and testers in the development, integration, and testing of RF EW systems
- Develop and manage the technical strategy and roadmap for the program
- Oversee and conduct lab, chamber, and field testing to validate system performance
- Perform technical evaluations and provide guidance on reports, briefings, and other performer communications
- Analyze intelligence data to guide technique development and testing priorities
- Prepare and present program status, test results, and technical briefings to leadership and stakeholders
- Manage program scheduling, including internal meetings, performer meetings, and test events
- Support source selection and proposal evaluation activities
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement across the various DoD agencies and services
- Coordinate interagency engagements, including DoD, Service Labs, and FFRDCs
- Prepare program testing documentation and monitor reporting requirement
- Support source selection and proposal evaluation activities
- Travel is required to support performer and stakeholder engagements
Required Skills - 10+ years of experience in RF systems development
- BS and MS with 10+ years of relevant engineering field (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering)
- Demonstrated experience leading lab, chamber, and field-testing efforts
- Proven ability to lead and manage a team of engineers and test personnel
- Experience in strategy and roadmap development for advanced technology programs
- Experience reading and assessing intelligence data to inform program direction
- Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and oral
- Experience developing system architectures and guiding advanced research
- Experience working at the Top Secret, SCI, and SAP levels
- Experience working directly with DARPA, other S&T organizations, and operational entities
- Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requests
- Flexible and readily adaptable to change
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ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3300+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.
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