Radio Frequency Engineer Digital

Sancorp Consulting•Arlington, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Radio Frequency Engineer Digital Position Summary: Position Description: Radio Frequency Engineer Digital Location: National Capital Region Work Posture: On-site. Situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Travel: 0-10% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required for program coordination. May be required to travel OCONUS to conduct installation, training, or maintenance at diplomatic facilities. OCONUS travel may include critical threat locations around the world with austere living conditions. Domestic travel may be required for training and program coordination. Must maintain an active, valid U.S. passport. Deployment: No Drug screening: Yes Security Clearance: Citizenship: TS with SCI Eligibility Must be a U.S. Citizen Education Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or similar field; or at least ten years of equivalent RF work experience. Required Experience Eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required security clearance/access approvals. Five years of radio frequency (RF) work experience Desired experience in advanced radio wave propagation theory, digital communication systems, and bit-stream analysis. Familiarity with new and emerging mobile information technologies. SIGINT or Signal Analyst experience. Familiarity with cryptography and best security practices for computer networks and mobile computers. Knowledge of commercial RF technologies, e.g., GSM/GPRS/EDGE, CDMA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, RFID, and WiMAX. Knowledge of information technology hardware and software capabilities. Knowledge of modulation schemes and types. Awareness of Intelligence Community policies and familiarity with a variety of agency-specific policies. Demonstrated experience working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition. Salary: Commensurate with experience Responsibilities: SANCORP is seeking a Radio Frequency Engineer Digital to support the Countermeasures and Risk Technology Services Support within the Department of State. The following are examples of responsibilities: Responsible for leading the radio frequency (RF) engineering staff in evaluating new Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) RF technologies, both hardware and software-based radios, and information technologies found in the general office environment and for the mobile employee. Evaluates new technologies—including RF and optical—provides technical reports to senior government officials and highlights possible security vulnerabilities while making appropriate recommendations. Conducts open-source research on emergent technologies, reports on vulnerabilities and potential countermeasures, generates RF environment baselines worldwide, and documents selected vulnerabilities via laboratory testing. Assists in drafting and reviewing technical security policies and guidelines involving state-of-the-art information technologies and their implementation in Department of State resources. Responsible for gathering information on new technologies and any previous associated research, identifying emanations not previously recognized, and implementing and maintaining a database of signal parameters for future recognition. Assists in various laboratory testing to determine the vulnerabilities associated with, but not limited to, GSM, GPRS, CDMA, IEEE 802.15, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi), Free Space Optical (FSO), and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies. The RF Engineer Digital is responsible for working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition, to support technical and operational requirements. Sancorp Consulting LLC shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Sancorp’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate at Sancorp’s sole discretion. Sancorp Consulting, LLC, is an SDVOSB and SBA 8(a) company seeking highly motivated and qualified professionals and offer an attractive salary and benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, life and Disability Insurance; 401K, and holidays to ensure the highest quality of life for our employees. Please visit our website for more information at www.sancorpconsulting.com . Sancorp Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. At Sancorp Consulting, LLC we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

Requirements

Eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required security clearance/access approvals.
Five years of radio frequency (RF) work experience
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or similar field; or at least ten years of equivalent RF work experience.

Nice To Haves

Desired experience in advanced radio wave propagation theory, digital communication systems, and bit-stream analysis.
Familiarity with new and emerging mobile information technologies.
SIGINT or Signal Analyst experience.
Familiarity with cryptography and best security practices for computer networks and mobile computers.
Knowledge of commercial RF technologies, e.g., GSM/GPRS/EDGE, CDMA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, RFID, and WiMAX.
Knowledge of information technology hardware and software capabilities.
Knowledge of modulation schemes and types.
Awareness of Intelligence Community policies and familiarity with a variety of agency-specific policies.
Demonstrated experience working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition.

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading the radio frequency (RF) engineering staff in evaluating new Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) RF technologies, both hardware and software-based radios, and information technologies found in the general office environment and for the mobile employee.
Evaluates new technologies—including RF and optical—provides technical reports to senior government officials and highlights possible security vulnerabilities while making appropriate recommendations.
Conducts open-source research on emergent technologies, reports on vulnerabilities and potential countermeasures, generates RF environment baselines worldwide, and documents selected vulnerabilities via laboratory testing.
Assists in drafting and reviewing technical security policies and guidelines involving state-of-the-art information technologies and their implementation in Department of State resources.
Responsible for gathering information on new technologies and any previous associated research, identifying emanations not previously recognized, and implementing and maintaining a database of signal parameters for future recognition.
Assists in various laboratory testing to determine the vulnerabilities associated with, but not limited to, GSM, GPRS, CDMA, IEEE 802.15, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi), Free Space Optical (FSO), and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies.
The RF Engineer Digital is responsible for working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition, to support technical and operational requirements.