Senior Specialty Engineer

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced RF Systems Engineer to lead the radio frequency and telemetry integration for a tech-refreshed man-portable or towed mobile system designed to perform pre-flight checks and verify telemetry data for DoD platforms (including the MQ-9) located in Huntsville, AL
. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing the RF interconnects, integrating telemetry receivers and encryption devices, and ensuring the system successfully receives, decodes, displays, and stores weapons telemetry streams.

• Design and integrate the RF architecture required to capture and decode PCM data/weapons telemetry streams without decoding the entire line-of-sight data link
• Integrate essential system components, (i.e., Quasonix TM receivers and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) such as TACLANE encryptors)
• Select and integrate antenna solutions optimized for RDM Tier II waveforms
• Utilize spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes to perform system testing, verify RF signals, conduct EMI/RF troubleshooting, and ensure full system functionality
• Ensure the complete telemetry package is strictly compliant with RCC IRIG-106 standards
• Develop accurate "as-built" 2D drawings, interconnect diagrams, and schematics to facilitate future modifications
• Ensure all integrated RF components operate efficiently within the cart’s mobility footprint and standard 120V/20A single-phase power limits

• Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years’ experience; additional four (4) years’ experience can be considered in lieu of degree

• Must possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain; US Citizenship required

• Proven experience in RF signal processing, radar, or military communications systems integration
• Hands-on experience with telemetry data standards, specifically RCC IRIG-106
• Proficiency with RF test equipment (Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Network Analyzers)
• Familiarity with hardware integration in mobile, size/weight/power (SWaP) constrained environments
• Ability to generate and interpret 2D electrical schematics and wiring interconnects

• Previous experience with MQ-9 communication systems or similar unmanned aerial platform telemetry
• Familiarity with military encryption devices (e.g., TACLANE) and secure data storage solutions
• Experience supporting 12-to-18-month prototype-to-delivery acquisition life cycles within DEVCOM or AFLCMC environments