Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking an amazingly talented Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to support high visibility research and development activities in support of the US Army's Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier located at Fort Belvoir, VA. You will work with an established team of experienced engineers and technicians, acquisition and logistics analysts, trainers, and end-user Soldiers to turn concepts into reality in support of the Warfighter. Formulate innovative solutions to problems and work with a dedicated, world-class team to implement them. The candidate will provide senior level RF Engineer services on assigned PEO Soldier programs, with duties as identified below.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Analyze and develop wireless communications networks for Soldier-borne systems.
• Conduct traffic analysis, system design, frequency planning, interference analysis, and performance optimization for Soldier-borne systems.
• Evaluate candidate wireless solutions and make recommendations based on mission requirements and the RF environment.
• Identify critical spectrum management aspects affecting the development and application of new wireless sensors.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plan (SSP) documentation for Soldier-borne RF systems.
• Develop and maintain architecture for Soldier-borne RF systems.
• Perform and document optimization techniques to include proper antenna selection for optimal performance, appropriate transmit power, and antenna clearance for optimal performance within Soldier-borne constraints.
• Lead, manage, and coordinate activities of RF planning, system design, system employment, and system security.
• Serve as RF subject matter expert for all technical aspects of assigned programs, stay abreast of current technology applicable to the PM/PEO portfolio, and represent the PM or PEO at PEO-wide technical and system level IPTs, as well as meetings with other DOD agencies.
• Support wireless efforts taking place at US Army labs and serve as a liaison.
• Translate military operational and mission requirements (ground, sea, air, and space) into practical system concepts and performance specifications.
• Develops and maintains technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes.
• Participates in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the project engineer and/or technical expert on assigned programs.
• Evaluate design efforts to ensure integration of all the engineering disciplines and adequacy of the analyses performed, bringing in additional technical expertise as needed.
• Review test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and Contractor tests, as well as all failure reports.
• Review and evaluate system performance against specification requirements, monitor and assess field performance, and assess risk of meeting user and specification requirements.
• Initiate engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations as required and conduct physical and functional configuration audits.
• Review program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content.
• Submit technical reports and quick summaries of key technical activities, efforts, and events.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• MS in Electrical Engineering and 15 years of related experience
• Subject matter expert in the following:
  
  • RF Engineering
  • Microwave propagation techniques
  • Commercial modulation techniques/schemes
  • Overall system level communication requirements
  • Principles of radio testing techniques in support of EMI, EMC, and vulnerabilities of wireless sensors
• Ability to lead engineering efforts on assigned programs with minimal oversight from the Government lead
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Active Secret Security clearance.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range:
$96,400.00 - $168,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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