Radio Frequency (RF) SETA Job at SAIC in Chantilly

Description

SAIC is looking for a Radio Frequency (RF) Systems Engineer to provide management and outreach support to the government customer RF Program Manager. This includes utilizing knowledge and background in RF technology and development to support a government program manager in technical evaluation, project management, and execution of RF technology research and development (R&D). This position is in Chantilly, VA.

Job Description :

Advise RF PM on technical aspects of the RF portfolio

Plan and support technology maturation throughout the R&D lifecycle

Plan and execute all budgetary aspects of the R&D Program

Guide future RF technology development strategy and roadmaps

Support transition of mature RF hardware to system program offices for flight development

Survey state-of-the-art RF technologies and provide technical recommendations

Drive advancement of resiliency activities / initiatives in RF technology

Support all phases of the acquisition strategy and process

Develop requests for proposals, statements of work, requirements, contract data requirements list (CDRL) and other required solicitation / contract documents

Support acquisition source selection activities as a technical advisor on RF-related technologies and components

Interact with outside agencies to include DoD, NASA, National Labs and Universities

Identify and advise customers on relevant current and emerging technologies, as well as tasks affecting the management of the R&D portfolio

Assist with the oversight of technology development contracts and build status briefings for government customers and industry partners

Qualifications

Required Education :

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience

Required Experience :

Ability to work on-site in US Government facilities

Effective critical thinking and interpersonal skills, strong briefing and written communications skills

Desired Experience :

STEM degree; preferably in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Math

Experience developing and coordinating technology roadmaps with multiple agencies

Bias for action; taking the lead on critical tasks as they come up

Strong professional network in RF-related fields (government, academia, and industry)

Strong technical acquisitions background (Prior government agency acquisitions / contracts management experience a plus)

Clearance :

REQNUMBER : 2508619

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