RF Spectrum Engineer

Key Responsibilities: Support GDIT program with UAS detection and mitigation technology/system research, testing, and evaluation efforts. Prepare and execute test plans and test cards for UAS detection and mitigation technologies. Develop a performance specifications framework for each type of UAS detection and mitigation technology. Support planning and coordination efforts for the deployment, testing, and evaluation of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems. Perform hazard analysis and safety-related analyses prior to conducting UAS detection and mitigation testing/evaluations. Conduct spectrum interference testing at each airport before testing UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems. Develop a methodology and ranking criteria for selecting UAS platforms for testing against detection and mitigation technologies/systems. Assist UAS detection and mitigation technology/system vendors with deployment, operation, maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, data collection, and removal. Test and evaluate the performance capabilities of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems. Review, analyze, and report on the data collected during the testing and evaluation period. Develop pass/fail criteria and metrics for testing/evaluating UAS detection and mitigation technologies. Fully document all UAS detection and mitigation technology/system test and evaluations performed. Continually review and analyze collected data to prepare draft Engineering Brief/Advisory Circular language or other guidance documents. Prepare guidance for best practices in managing the effective use of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems at airports.

Qualifications: BA/BS in Systems Engineering or equivalent experience; 10-plus years of RF and Radar experience. Master's Degree or PhD in related field may be substituted for bachelors degree and 3 years of experience.

Required Skills: Self-starter with the ability to complete complex tasks independently. Highly collaborative team player. Proficient in project management, research techniques, risk management, data collection, analysis, technical writing, and presenting formal/technical information. Capable of executing research and development projects with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate complex technical material and test findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience in spectrum analysis, result analysis, report writing, and presentation. Demonstrated success in working with ambiguous requirements and refining them over time.