Inflight Interceptor Communications Data Terminal Product Engineer

About the role

Pursue a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and advisory support to the Government regarding contractor execution of IDT hardware design, radio frequency (RF) subsystem development, antenna mechanics, and software updates.
• Review and analyze prime contractor engineering change proposals, technical drawings, interface control documents, and product specifications to provide technical recommendations to the Government.
• Affiliate with the Government in coordinating and monitoring contractor efforts to integrate the IDT with other GMD elements, including GMD Fire Control (GFC), the GCN communication network, and more.
• Affiliate with the Government in evaluating contractor test plans, observing hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing, and reviewing factory/site acceptance test results for IDT upgrades and site installations.
• Maintain and advise the Government on obsolescence issues, tech insertion opportunities, and modernization plans for IDT transmitter racks, cooling systems, and antenna arrays.
• Act as the IDT subject matter expert for the Government during system milestones, identifying technical risks, programmatic issues, and recommending corresponding mitigation solutions.
• Develop and present technical reports, white papers, and briefings to support Government decision-making at Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), Failure Review Boards (FRBs), and other stakeholder meetings.
• Travel as required (estimated 10%).

Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering or related STEM discipline is required.
• Minimum of 12 years of direct experience in engineering is required, with a strong emphasis on RF communications, radar/transmitter systems, or high-power antenna systems.
• Experience in missile defense or a related DoD environment is highly desired.
• Demonstrated knowledge of RF signal processing, communications links, high-power transmitters, or telemetry systems is highly desired.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills are required to effectively advise Government leadership and interact with prime contractors.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required.
• An active security clearance (SECRET or above) is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required.

Desired Skills

• Direct experience in digital engineering/DevSecOps development projects is desired.

Benefits

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!

Pay

$134,100.00 - $241,400.00

Schedule

Flexible work schedules