RF Systems Integration Engineer

Position Description

Incorporated in 2002, The Marlin Alliance is a digital transformation company dedicated to ensuring clients compete and win in tomorrow's digital world. We specialize in creating technical solutions for seamless execution of automated business processes and the generation of governed, machine-consumable data. Our team provides cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary solutions in strategic planning, advanced analytics, and cybersecurity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Lines of Effort and strategic mandates and next-generation tactical edge communications.
• System-of-Systems Integration: Model, analyze, and optimize communication pathways across disparate, multi-domain RF networks (including satellite, cellular, and tactical radios).
• Interoperability & Standards Compliance: Provide information and/or knowledge to architect and design open, virtualized network environments, ensuring strict compliance with Mil-std and commercial standards and DoD C5I frameworks.
• Security & Encryption Implementation: Knowledge of security measures directly related to RF data links, including integrating cryptographic algorithms, robust anti-jamming mechanisms, and LPI/LPD/LPx features.
• (Desired) Waveform Analysis: Conduct rigorous simulations and physical testing of signal propagation, complex modulation schemes, and transceiver performance in highly contested Electronic Warfare (EW) environments.

Technical Proficiencies & Tech Stack

• Networking & Protocols: 5G / 6G architectures, LTE, Wi-Fi standardizations, and Software-Defined Radio (SDR) frameworks.
• Security & Encryption: Cryptography, Transmission Security (TRANSEC) protocols, and IPsec implementations.
• (Desired) Simulation & Testing: MATLAB, Simulink, OPNET, SystemVue, and various advanced network emulators.
• Architecture Frameworks: Open systems architecture, DoD C5I standards, and Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) interoperability guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelors degree or education in Electrical/Electronics specialist, Systems Analysts, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 4 to 8 years of applied experience in RF systems, wireless network architecture, or tactical communications.
• Analytical Mindset: Proven ability to translate complex physical layer data into actionable network-layer integration strategies.
• Mission Focus: Dedication to advancing the technical capabilities and communication resilience of the warfighter.