About this opportunity
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) lists this Principal RF Systems Engineer opportunity in fort walton beach, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
MTSI is seeking an RF System Engineer to support the 361 ISRG. As the Principal RF Engineer, you will support and lead rapid development and test of operational capabilities for the 361 ISRG. You will work independently while also functioning as part of a dynamic team in a technology driven directorate. Position activities include, but are not limited to: hands‑on development of RF sensing, detection, and analysis capabilities; coordinating with base‑level agencies to enhance local test and training using existing/future technology; engaging with local and federal spectrum management offices and range control activities; assisting with administration and management of Request for Information (RFIs); authoring action reports and briefings; preparing correspondence and other documents needed to support the management of the program and associated activities; authoring development, test, and training objectives and strategies; creating and briefing materials on program initiatives to industry, senior military personnel and other VIPs.
Responsibilities
Support design, development, integration, test, training, fielding and sustainment of SIGINT capabilities
Design threat emulation systems for SIGINT, ISR, EMSO, Cyber and related training and test
Primary focal point for threat emitter needs in support of unit training, exercises, and test events
Lead development and maintenance of wireless range capability for training and test
Maintain and expand collection of threat emulator equipment
Manage projects related to new SIGINT capabilities
Understanding requirements derived from current/future system capabilities and training
Interface with local/regional range frequency management offices to attain required authorizations to transmit
Evaluate technical information on data links and integrated air defense systems to understand U.S./coalition and adversary strengths and weaknesses
Interpret data and make analytic judgments on broad‑based and domain/discipline‑agnostic intelligence capabilities
Collaborate with program engineering and sustainment specialists on new system designs and support equipment
Provide cryptologic support for the long‑term, strategic planning of a realistic training environment, and interact with internal and external personnel to refine requirements for planning objectives associated with the development of cryptologic initiatives
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Radio Frequency (RF), Electronic Warfare (EW), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) or related fields
Familiarization with DoDI Policy and Procedures for Management and Use of the Electromagnetic Spectrum and related doctrine
Experience with current and best practices for RF design engineer, requirements development, and performance validation
Analytical troubleshooting skills
Operational understanding of networking hardware: copper and optical fiber cabling, switches, routers and server hardware and associated troubleshooting
Ability to work outdoors, in potentially austere conditions, to setup hardware/ensure serviceability
Desired Qualifications
Experience working within intelligence and AFSOC communities
Experience with TCP/IP and network architecture (e.g. Net+, CCNA)
Knowledge / understanding of Linux including CLI and tools such as tcpdump, iperf, etc.
EW testing background: experienced with frequency qualification and authorization processes; experienced with test range coordination; experienced testing with open‑air RF propagation
Leading and managing technical programs and teams
Familiarity with AFTTP 3‑1 Threat Guide
Familiarity with the 802.11 standard and its amendments
Education Requirements
MS degree in engineering, physics, sciences, or technical field
OR, BS degree in engineering, physics, sciences, or technical field, plus an additional 8 years work experience
Clearance Requirements
Active TS clearance, and ability to obtain/retain SCI clearance to start, with Counterintelligence Scope Poly eligibility
Current Counterintelligence Scope Poly, DESIRED
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position
Location/Travel
Place of work is Hurlburt Field, FL.
May require up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS travel
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Worksite address
fort walton beach, FL, 32549, US
Who can apply
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