Communications Systems Engineer and Technical Advisor with Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical reviews and assessments of space communication technology development efforts
• Sustain support to an IC Research and Development (R&D) customer developing next generation hardware, software, and architectural solutions for the IC
• Studies and hardware/firmware/software development at the component, subsystem, system, and architecture level
• Electronics, antennas, waveform development, space data architectures, optical terminals, quantum computing, networking, and device security monitoring (experience in all areas is not required)
• Identify technology gaps, craft technology development and transition plans, and define requirements and specifications
• Conduct technical outreach with potential users of new communications technology
• Develop documents and briefings on program status and strategic planning
• Sustain support to programmatic, acquisition, and source selection processes

Requirements

• TS/SCI with polygraph
• BS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
• 14+ years of relevant experience
• 4 years of space communications experience
• Experience with USG program management, acquisition lifecycle, processes, and documentation
• Strong interpersonal skills with effective verbal and writing skills

Qualifications

• MS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
• 1 year of experience with USG R&D acquisition lifecycle, processes, and documentation

Skills

• Technical expertise in electronics, antennas, waveform development, space data architectures, optical terminals, quantum computing, networking, and device security monitoring
• Ability to identify technology gaps and develop technology development and transition plans
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Employee Referral Bonus Eligible

Pay

• TBD

Schedule

• FTS International, LLC (FTS) offers a flexible schedule.