Job Description
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA NJ Atlantic City
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ189541
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Systems Engineering
Job Qualifications: Skills: Researching, Spectral Analysis, Spectrum, Spectrum Analyzers
Certifications: None
Experience: 10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Job Description: RF/Spectrum Engineer The Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) in the research of Counter Unmanned Aviation Systems (CUAS). This research includes both detection systems (Passive, Radar, EO/IR cameras, and other technologies) along with mitigation systems (Actives transmitters, "net captures" and associated technologies). The candidate applying for this position shall have a thorough and in-depth understanding of spectrum analyzers and emitter systems and will document and present spectrum analysis on the systems under test for the preparation and guidance to FAA for use on airports. 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. HOW A RF/SPECRUM ENGINEER MAKES AN IMPACT
Performs systems modeling, simulation, and analysis.
Prepare and execute test plans and test cards.
Support planning and coordination efforts in preparation for the deployment, testing, and evaluation of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems
Perform and document a hazard analysis and other safety related analyses prior to conducting UAS detection and mitigation testing/evaluations.
Perform and document spectrum interference testing at each airport, prior to the commencement of UAS detection and mitigation testing/evaluations.
Develop a methodology and ranking criteria for selecting UAS platforms for testing/evaluating against UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems.
Assist with each UAS detection and mitigation technology/system vendor with deploying, operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, collecting data, and removing technologies/systems.
Review, analyze, and report on the data collected during the test and evaluation period.
Develop pass/fail criteria and metrics for testing/evaluating each of the UAS detection and technologies tested.
Support fully documenting all UAS detection and mitigation technology/system RDT&E performed.
Continually review and analyze the data being collected and help prepare draft Engineering Brief/Advisory Circular language, or other guidance document that describes the performance specifications, selection, procurement, deployment, and management of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems in the airport environment.
Through longitudinal operations of multiple technologies/systems at multiple airports, prepare guidance for best practices to manage the effective use of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems to secure the airport and ensure fundamental principles of safety risk management are followed.
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 10 years of experience.
Required Experience: Minimum 15+ years of demonstrated relevant experience
Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid US Passport.
REQUIRED SKILLS
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 FEC and/or NITA regulations. Experience collecting open air RF/Spectrum data.
Security Clearance Level: FAA Suitability
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 Familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
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.
Work on site at the Customer site (William J Hughes Technical Center, near Atlantic City NJ)
Will be required to lift objects weighting 25 lbs. or less.
Possible travel: 10% to 25%
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from The likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Travel Required: 10-25%
Telecommuting Options: Onsite
Work Location: USA NJ Atlantic City
Additional Work Locations: 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. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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RF/Spectrum Engineer The Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) in the research of Counter Unmanned Aviation Systems (CUAS). This research includes both detection systems (Passive, Radar, EO/IR cameras, and other technologies) along with mitigation systems (Actives transmitters, "net captures" and associated technologies). The candidate applying for this position shall have a thorough and in-depth understanding of spectrum analyzers and emitter systems and will document and present spectrum analysis on the systems under test for the preparation and guidance to FAA for use on airports. 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. HOW A RF/SPECRUM ENGINEER MAKES AN IMPACT
Performs systems modeling, simulation, and analysis.
Prepare and execute test plans and test cards.
Support planning and coordination efforts in preparation for the deployment, testing, and evaluation of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems
Perform and document a hazard analysis and other safety related analyses prior to conducting UAS detection and mitigation testing/evaluations.
Perform and document spectrum interference testing at each airport, prior to the commencement of UAS detection and mitigation testing/evaluations.
Develop a methodology and ranking criteria for selecting UAS platforms for testing/evaluating against UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems.
Assist with each UAS detection and mitigation technology/system vendor with deploying, operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, collecting data, and removing technologies/systems.
Review, analyze, and report on the data collected during the test and evaluation period.
Develop pass/fail criteria and metrics for testing/evaluating each of the UAS detection and technologies tested.
Support fully documenting all UAS detection and mitigation technology/system RDT&E performed.
Continually review and analyze the data being collected and help prepare draft Engineering Brief/Advisory Circular language, or other guidance document that describes the performance specifications, selection, procurement, deployment, and management of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems in the airport environment.
Through longitudinal operations of multiple technologies/systems at multiple airports, prepare guidance for best practices to manage the effective use of UAS detection and mitigation technologies/systems to secure the airport and ensure fundamental principles of safety risk management are followed.
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 10 years of experience.
Required Experience: Minimum 15+ years of demonstrated relevant experience
Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid US Passport.
REQUIRED SKILLS
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 FEC and/or NITA regulations. Experience collecting open air RF/Spectrum data.
Security Clearance Level: FAA Suitability
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 Familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
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.
Work on site at the Customer site (William J Hughes Technical Center, near Atlantic City NJ)
Will be required to lift objects weighting 25 lbs. or less.
Possible travel: 10% to 25%
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from The likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Travel Required: 10-25%
Telecommuting Options: Onsite
Work Location: USA NJ Atlantic City
Additional Work Locations: 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. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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