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Velos Team

RF Payload Systems Engineer

Velos Team, Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021


Velos is a full-service engineering and technical services and government relations consulting firm representing leaders in the defense, aerospace, intelligence, and related industries. As an SBA-certified HUBZone company, Velos incorporates technical prowess into the execution of corporate strategies and business development experience, providing clients with reliable, cost effective, and maximum impact solutions. Velos also provides multi-discipline engineering and technical services to agencies such as NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Department of Defense (DoD).

Velos is seeking a

RF Payload Systems Engineer

to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to a government Intelligence Community (IC) customer for complex space and ground efforts as a part of a portfolio of programs.The RF Payload Systems Engineer will support the System Program Office (SPO) in a technical capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of RF payload systems development and acquisitions that advance the National Reconnaissance Office's (NRO) space resiliency posture. The RF Payload Systems Engineer will be expected to work individually and as part of a team of high-performing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) that work to support the entire lifecycle of systems engineering and management processes to deliver desired capabilities and meet program objectives.Essential job functions will include but are not limited to:Overseeing design and development of RF payload systems and components including signal processing unitsApplying complex RF specifications, tolerances, simulations, and test procedures for RF payload systems and componentsAssisting the Government in developing concept of operations (CONOPS) and approaches to employment of RF systemsEnsuring research and development (R&D) efforts are planned and conducted on sound engineering practices including management of technical risksProviding technical support to Government customer activities and programmatic processesDeveloping documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, briefs Government and industry as requiredDeveloping RF payload performance models to inform Government systems engineering tradesSupports Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with other technical domain SMEs and program stakeholders to achieve a detailed understanding of the flight systems, designs, and interfaces necessary to satisfy mission requirementsProviding oversight of acquisitions, with specific focus on the RF payload systems elements, functionality, interfaces, manufacture, build, test, and operations to ensure end-to-end system closure and satisfaction of mission needReviewing Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, technical accuracy, and sufficiency of design details to meet program requirements and objectivesParticipating in technical interchange meetings between developers and COTRRequired Qualifications:Experience in RADAR system operations, waveform usage and processingExperience in RF systems design, specifications, development, manufacturing, and testStrong written and interpersonal skills.Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environmentExperience using systems engineering processes, methods, tools, and program roles to develop, implement, and deploy solutions for Satellite SystemsEducation Requirements:Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical disciplineClearance Requirements:Active TS/SCI with CI Poly.U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Velos offers a competitive benefits package including PTO, 401K, and health benefits. We know our team is more than just the job we do, which is why we support education advancement with our tuition reimbursement program.

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