Senior RF Communications Engineer

Senior RF Communications Engineer

K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

We are seeking a Senior Communications Systems Engineer to provide systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services to our Government customer. This position supports space and ground communication networks for multiple satellite systems, that are currently in development and on orbit. It provides subject matter expertise to an evolving communications infrastructure and requires close collaboration with developers and a cross‑domain team.

Responsibilities include supporting interface development, providing technical support to the communications architecture, and assisting with ongoing operations and anomaly resolution.

• Innovative Projects: K ’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work:
  Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

• Evaluate enterprise‑level architecture designs and program integration solutions and provide recommendations.
• Attend Enterprise, System, Subsystem and Segment level design reviews and program management reviews; assess design maturity, requirements compliance and provide informed technical recommendations.
• Perform independent reviews of contractor communication designs to verify satisfaction of mission needs (Requirements, CONOPs, constraints, etc).
• Prepare and review test plans and procedures and verification and validation plans for completeness and accuracy. Ensure compliance and provide feedback.
• Monitor enterprise and system test and review verification/validation data.
• Monitor contractor level risks and track mitigation progress.
• Proactively identify and assess emerging technical and programmatic risks to the Program Office and recommend mitigation approaches.
• Develop productive relationships with Contractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other subject matter experts.
• Provide SETA support in the design, development, and testing of RF (Ka, Ku, S, etc) and laser communication systems.
• Demonstrate expertise and/or familiarity of:
  • Space‑to‑space, space‑to‑ground, and ground‑to‑ground communication networks
  • Mesh architectures
  • Internet Protocols
  • International Telecommunications Union (ITU) frequency allocation rules
  • Cryptography implementation and Information Assurance accreditation

• Location:
  
  On‑site
• Travel Requirements:
  Minimal
• Working Hours:
  
  Standard

• Active TS/SCI with current Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline with 14+ years related experience;
  Master’s degree with 12+ years related experience;
  PhD with 9 years’ experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, programmatic, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong briefing and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in a fast‑paced, dynamic and energetic environment.
• Familiarity with defense and intelligence acquisition, budget planning and contracting.
• RF and laser communication expertise and/or familiarity

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.