RF Systems Engineer

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking an experienced RF Systems Engineer 2 to support advanced RF and SIGINT systems. This role focuses on system administration, integration, and end-to-end systems engineering for complex collection platforms operating across Linux and Windows environments.

The ideal candidate brings strong systems engineering experience with networking, system integration, requirements development, and data flow across distributed systems. You'll work across hardware and software components supporting environments that include DRT, NiFi, ONEROOF, DARKQUEST, and FORNSAT technologies.

• Administer, configure, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows systems supporting RF and collection platforms, including software installation and network configuration.
• Analyze CONOPS, system architectures, and user requirements to develop and manage system requirements and specifications.
• Lead system design, integration, and development across hardware and software components in alignment with DoDAF and SOA frameworks.
• Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation, including Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and requirements specifications.
• Maintain requirements traceability and support compliance throughout the systems engineering lifecycle.
• Support system integration, testing, verification, and validation activities across environments leveraging DRT, NiFi, ONEROOF, DARKQUEST, and FORNSAT.
• Provide technical leadership and cross-functional coordination through design reviews, Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), and program reviews.
• Work with Government stakeholders to address technical issues, risks, system performance, and lifecycle sustainment, including C&A support.

• 14+ years of Systems Engineering experience supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management
  , or a related discipline from an accredited college or university;
  Five additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

• Experience supporting RF and SIGINT systems and complex collection platforms.
• Experience administering and troubleshooting Linux and Windows environments
  .
• Knowledge of networking and data flow across distributed systems.
• Experience with DRT, NiFi, ONEROOF, DARKQUEST, and/or FORNSAT technologies.
• Experience with system integration, testing, verification, and validation.
• Familiarity with DoDAF and SOA frameworks
  .
• Experience developing and maintaining SEPs, ICDs, requirements specifications, and requirements traceability
  .
• Experience participating in design reviews,
  CCBs
  , and program reviews.
• Experience supporting C&A activities and system lifecycle sustainment.

At CTP, you'll have the opportunity to work on complex RF and SIGINT systems while contributing across the full systems engineering lifecycle. You'll work across Linux and Windows platforms, networking, hardware, software, and distributed system environments while collaborating with technical teams and Government stakeholders to support mission-focused collection capabilities.

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirements:
  • DOD 8570 Certification

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation;

our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have…