We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer / RF Signals Analyst to support mission-focused SIGINT, RF collection, telecommunications analysis, and microwave engineering operations within a fast-paced operational environment.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline from an accredited college or university plus twenty (20) years of Systems Engineering experience
OR
• High School Diploma/GED plus twenty-four (24) years of general Systems Engineering experience
Required Experience:
• Experience supporting digital telecommunications systems including CEPT, payload data, and signal structures
• Experience processing DMR data utilizing Lopers and Circuit Raptor
• Experience processing survey data from IF-to-RF recordings, Vita-49 streams, and snapshot captures
• Experience utilizing software demodulation techniques to identify signal parameters and validate operational data
• Experience supporting 2G/3G/4G cellular communications systems and PIT radio processing
• Experience utilizing DRT, Whistle, Salvage, and BSAW for operational signal processing and exploitation
• Experience utilizing DRT for surveys and integration with various hardware and signal processing cards
• Experience supporting Linux RHEL 7, RHEL 8, and Rocky Linux 9 operational environments
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Niagara Files (NiFi) data flows and resolving operational outages
• 10+ years of RF Engineering experience supporting microwave systems and microwave collection operations
• Experience performing RF testing and troubleshooting of low-noise amplifiers, filters, combiners, bias-tees, antennas, positioners, low-loss cables, RF adapters, and E-Band systems
• 10+ years experience supporting antenna and feed systems including gain characterization and VSWR validation across operational ranges
• Experience utilizing block down-converters and associated RF testing equipment
• 10+ years experience testing and validating 6–44 GHz microwave equipment including receivers and demodulators
• Experience supporting systems utilizing Vita-49 and SOTF protocols
Desired Skills:
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Experience supporting operational RF collection systems
• Experience working within mission-focused SIGINT environments
• Ability to support hardware integration and operational testing activities
• Strong Linux administration and operational support experience
EMTAK is an industry leader unparalleled in providing engineering and information technology services. Our engineers have the experience and resolve to exceed the expectations of our customer while delivering solutions. EMTAK is a team of highly accomplished specialists who exceed in achieving a mission with the goal of engineering and maintaining secure infrastructures while providing ongoing and dependable support to our customers.
We employ a diverse range of talent to create an environment that fuels innovation and fosters continuous improvement and success. We believe that in addition to hiring the best talent, a diversity of perspectives, ideas and cultures leads to the creation of better services. We are committed to working to high ethical standards, retaining and attracting a diverse and talented workforce and making a positive contribution to the communities in which we operate. Empowering People and Expanding Possibilities!
