CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS :
Department of Defense TS / SCI security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a TS / SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES :
Sign-on bonus and relocation available.
The selected SIGINT System Architect :
- Defines system architectures within international and domestic Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) marketplace, with emphasis on Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Communications Intelligence (COMINT), Direction Finding (DF) Systems.
- Leads selection of RF components within defined architectures
- Authors or leads the development of the following :
Concept of Operations (CONOPs)
System ArchitecturesSystem RequirementsSystem Development PlansSystem Integration and Test PlansSystem Validation PlansLeads 3 to 5 yearlong cradle-to-grave Systems Engineering efforts to ensure the product both meets the requirements and supports our customers needs.Decomposes detailed system-level requirements based on non-technical mission objectivesSupports decomposition of architectures and objectives into system requirements and further decomposition within specific engineering domains.Conduct trade studies into technologies supporting SIGINT solutionsEstablishes and maintains frequent Intelligence Community (IC) and Dept of Defense (DoD) customer contacts in the international and domestic SIGINT, COMINT / DF, and EW marketplaceCollaborates with customers to develop system Concept of Operations (CONOPS), architectures, and requirements for SIGINT, COMINT / DF, and EW systemsDevelops and presents briefing packages of GDMS SIGINT capabilities and system offerings to international and domestic customersWorks closely with the business area technical and management team to align business area strategy, capabilities, investments, and offerings with SIGINT, COMINT / DF, and EW marketsAuthors' white-papers detailing technical specifics of products in support of obtaining export licenses for business pursuits in the international marketplace.What you'll experience :
Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secretA team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's nextOpportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered blackWhat you bring to the table :
The candidate must demonstrate extensive experience in areas related to the following technology areas :
RF signal processing system designAnalyzing and characterizing SATCOM signalsCollection and analysis of communication signals in L, C, and K spectrumsAbility to lead interdisciplinary teamsDetailed understanding of the SIGINT, COMINT / DF and EW marketplace including major customers and industry competitorsWork effectively in a cross functional team as well as a diverse customer baseDevelop testing criteria and execute validation of designsExperience working in a fast-paced development environment focused on fielding complex signal processing solutionsDemonstrated problem-solving, verbal and written communication, presentation and organizational skillsProven technical leadership skills ability to generate and deliver creative problem solutionsStrong ability to manage tasks and projects independently with urgencyIn addition, the candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to travel worldwide, up to 20%What sets you apart :
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with 8+ years experience or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with 10+ years experienceCreative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycleCollaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for successExceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideasExperienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutionsCommitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others