Telecommunications Engineer

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ASE is looking to hire a telecommunications engineer with specialization in RF engineering to support the research, development, and evaluation of next‑generation communication and sensing technologies for modern maritime surveillance and detection. The person for this position will research new sensor technologies to detect broad spectrum RF signals advancing the Coast Guard mission of maritime surveillance. Any recommendations of system upgrades, additions, or removal is dependent upon the approval of the USCG.

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This hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Alexandria, VA.

• The Engineers will develop, model, and evaluate sensor technologies designed to detect and characterize broad‑spectrum RF signals. Research, design, and implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms for RF signal classification, anomaly detection, feature extraction, and automated decision‑making.
• Apply traditional signal processing techniques—such as filtering, spectral analysis, modulation/demodulation, and detection theory—to support robust RF system performance.
• Design, test, and optimize RF transmission devices, including antennas, front‑end components, and wireless communication subsystems.
• Build simulation environments and prototypes to analyze system performance across diverse RF environments and threat scenarios.
• Have a strong understanding of RF transmission devices, antenna systems, and RF hardware architectures that applies to the Coast Guard maritime environment.
• Collaborate on a cross‑functional team at the intersection of RF engineering, advanced signal processing, and intelligent sensing systems, developing cutting‑edge concepts and prototypes to enhance the Coast Guard’s maritime surveillance mission.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including software engineers, data scientists, and systems engineers, to integrate RF sensing and processing capabilities into larger system architectures.
• Document research findings, system designs, and engineering analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in wideband sensing, cognitive radio, AI/ML signal processing, and advanced communication systems and relevant industry standards.
• Conduct technical assessments, feasibility studies, and performance evaluations of RF systems and subsystems.
• Produce technical reports and recommendations, system models, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders to improve maritime domain surveillance requirements.
• Lead a laboratory setting to test and investigate new technologies with the intent for immediate insertion into operational environments either land, sea or air.
• May lead, develop, or oversee development of systems requirements, design, documentation, algorithms, software implementation, hardware layout, integration, installation, analysis, and peripheral interfaces.
• May contribute to the generation, oversight, test and evaluation plans, and execution of those plans when necessary.
• Responsible for exercising independent judgment, as well as a high level of analytical skill, in solving maritime surveillance problems, and documenting and communicating results at all levels.
• Recommendations of system upgrades, additions, or removal is dependent upon the approval of the USCG.
• Conduct periodic technical exchange meetings (TEMS) with Coast Guard for collaborative development sessions, program reviews, and design reviews.
• Support development of all technical documentation required by C5
  
  ISC SELC processes.
• Reports (STR) IAW current USCG processes as required.
• Provide input as requested by the USCG in the development of Engineering Change documentation.
• Attend quarterly program management and technical working group meetings as directed.
• Provide formal reports on any deficiencies identified as directed by the COR.
• Review for accuracy reports and documentation delivered as directed by the COR.

• Four‑year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in the field of Communications…