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Akima · 2 weeks ago

Subject Matter Expert II (RF Engineer)

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Akima is a federal systems support contractor that focuses on delivering solutions in maritime IT and systems engineering. They are seeking an RF Engineer to serve as a technical authority and subject matter expert, researching and recommending new technologies to enhance the Coast Guard's maritime surveillance capabilities.

ConstructionConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyLogisticsManagement ConsultingSupply Chain ManagementTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

This Engineer is a subject matter expert on RF broad spectrum signals, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) signal processing, traditional signal processing techniques, and RF transmission devices

They must have experience and understand the landscape of the current Coast Guard maritime domain awareness technologies to optimize RF transmission devices, antennas, and front-end RF hardware

Understand current emerging RF technologies, spectrum-monitoring tools, AI/ML advancements, and relevant industry standards

Strong understanding of RF transmission devices, antenna systems, and RF hardware architectures that applies to the Coast Guard maritime environment

Conduct technical assessments, feasibility studies, and performance evaluations of RF systems and subsystems

Produce technical reports and recommendations, system models, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders to improve maritime domain surveillance requirements

Collaborate in teams in a laboratory setting to test and investigate new technologies with the intent for immediate insertion into operational environments either land, sea or air

Integration of data into existing USCG systems will also be investigated

Recommendations of system upgrades, additions, or removal is dependent upon the approval of the USCG

Recommend policies, doctrine, tactics, and procedures given past expert opinion or using analysis of actual outcomes

Collaborate with engineering, research, and program management teams to guide system architecture and technology roadmaps

Conduct periodic technical exchange meetings (TEMS) with Coast Guard for collaborative development sessions, program reviews, and design reviews

Provide input to and review new Coast Guard technology requirements documents

Propose solutions to maritime surveillance requirements gaps for Coast Guard

Act as a subject matter expert on new maritime sensor technologies and related standards

Support development of all technical documentation required by C5ISC SELC processes

Reports (STR) IAW current USCG processes as required

Provide input as requested by the USCG in the development of Engineering Change documentation

Attend quarterly program management and technical working group meetings as directed

Provide formal reports on any deficiencies identified as directed by the COR

Review for accuracy reports and documentation delivered as directed by the COR

Qualification

RF engineeringC4I System EngineeringCoast Guard RF technologiesAI/ML signal processingRF transmission devicesSpectrum managementTechnical assessmentsTechnical documentationCollaboration

Required

Must be a US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Four (4) years of C4I System Engineering or RF engineering experience

Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the field of Engineering

Two (2) years' experience with Coast Guard RF sensor technologies or engineering. (Alternatively, a candidate with eight (8) or more years of experience in RF sensor Support may fulfill the minimum qualification requirements in lieu of the degree)

Familiarity with standards and protocols for RF communications and spectrum management

Experience with signals Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Coast Guard RF technologies or other military RF technologies

A Secret clearance is required