RF and Data Link Team Memeber; Engineer - RF

RF and Data Link Team Member (Engineer - RF
3) - 26111

Join Mission Technologies, a division of HII, to support Air Force Special Operations Command and many others as part of the All‑Domain Operations (ADO) business group. This role requires on site work in Mary Esther, FL and cannot be done remotely.

Requisition Number: 26111

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $85,655.00 - $

Security Clearance:
Secret

Level of

Experience:

Senior HI

HII Mission Technologies has been selected as one of 's "Top 25 Employers for Veterans in 2024" and we are a Forbes Best Large Employer for 2023!!!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking talented and motivated Spectrum and Radio Frequency Professionals to join our team!

HII - Mission Technologies is seeking an RF and Datalink Team Member in the execution and delivery of contract services. The role encompasses working up and down the leadership chain, within and across teams as required to provide excellence in all we do. The position will primarily work from a traditional office environment but may travel as required. Travel may include opportunities to conduct surveys and inspections of communications equipment and communications devices (radios, antenna, etc.),

support customers in the field/on location with setup, operation, and breakdown of equipment, to review and validate technical specifications, manuals, and guides. Additionally, the position may participate in working groups, technical exchange meetings, conferences, and other activities to identify and establish the baseline of current capabilities and stakeholder roadmaps on future capability integration plans.

• Work closely with the government to support and develop the Special Warfare Technology Integration Support Cooperative (SW TISC) RF/DL initiatives in support of SOF operations globally.
• Expand the existing RF/DL team’s capabilities by conducting development, engineering evaluation, and testing of new and emerging technologies for the advancement of SOF missions
• Work as a member of a diverse engineering, testing and support team to ensure all operating mission nodes (operations centers, airborne weapon systems, ground teams, and other) can interoperate and execute synchronized mission activities via their mission systems connected through various mission networks
• Ensure RF/DL systems are interoperable and networked within and external to SOF forces
• Support integration of conventional, special operations, and other systems into tactical kits used in‑garrison and deployed.
• Work with other functional area leads to ensure full support and integration of unique components and government systems of record
• Provide training for products, systems and services fielded and/or supported by the SW TISC
• Assess RF and data link systems on aircraft and ground platforms to determine their technical specifications, capabilities, and limitations.
• Identify gaps in data‑sharing capabilities across systems and recommend solutions to close those gaps.
• Analyze spectrum allocation, availability, and potential conflicts in operational environments.
• Produce actionable reports outlining requirements to mitigate risks and improve communications
• Review architectures, roadmaps and other Govt. provided standards and information sources to identify current and future gaps.
• Manage projects and timelines effectively, delivering high‑quality outputs under tight deadlines.
• Think critically to identify innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Coordinate amongst various teams in different engineering disciplines to present a unified, integrated product to project stakeholders.

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years’ experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. 8–12 years in RF engineering, SATCOM analysis, or a related field.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with a current DoD Secret security clearance with eligibility to be upgraded to…