RF/Radar Systems Engineer Sr. Principal

Key Area Of Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of radar systems—Perform radar systems testing, and validation across multiple frequency bands (e.g. L, S, C, X, Ku, Ka) and various waveforms (FMCW, pulse-Doppler, phased array, etc.)
• Conduct RF measurements: power, gain, EIRP, spectrum occupancy, and EM/EMC compliance against manufacturers claims to validate and ensure it meets FAA Spectrum requirements to operate safely in an airport environment.
• Experience with antenna range measurements, near field and far field.
• The candidate will support GDIT program with UAS detection and mitigation technology/system research, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) efforts.
• The Employee will support development of ‘performance specifications’ framework for UAS detection and mitigation technology with the objective of creating Advisory Circulars or other FAA guidance and policy documents.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in operations research, computer science, engineering, mathematics, information systems, management science, aviation, aeronautical, or air traffic management/science. Master's Degree, MBA, or PhD in related field may be substituted for bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience.
• Required Experience: Minimum 10-plus years of demonstrated relevant experience.
• Required Technical Skills: Research techniques, creating plans, cost estimation, risk management, data collection and analysis. Demonstrated experience using spectrum analyzers to characterize and illustrate spectrum environments, and to determine if a system is compliant with FCC and/or NTIA regulations. Experience collecting open air RF/Spectrum data.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Basic understanding of evaluating functional capabilities of a system or technology. Able complete assigned tasks with little or no supervision. Excellent technical writing skills. Able to present technical information to technical and non-technical audiences. Self-Starter. Highly collaborative. Capable of planning and fully executing research and development projects. On-Time completion of deliverables that meet customer quality requirements.

Preferred Skills

• Creating and executing test plans and procedures, data analysis, data visualization.
• Proficiency using MS Excel formulas or tools like JMP to statistically analyze data and develop visualizations of the research data.

Additional Information

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: Less than 10%
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA NJ Atlantic City
• Total Rewards: At GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
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• Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans