Communications Engineer

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Communications Engineer in McLean, VA.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Communications Engineer to support the design, integration, modernization, and performance improvement of Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) communications systems.

This role will work with multidisciplinary engineering teams and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to evaluate existing systems, address integration challenges, and incorporate advanced technologies into complex communications platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background with experience in radar, communications, systems integration, and mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design, development, integration, and modernization of PLEO communications systems
• Analyze communications architectures and designs to identify opportunities for improved performance and integration
• Collaborate with engineering teams and OEMs to develop and integrate system upgrades
• Translate mission and system requirements into effective technical solutions
• Support modifications to system designs and algorithms to improve overall performance
• Evaluate technical designs and provide recommendations to improve system integration, reliability, and performance
• Support the Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process and related acquisition activities
• Develop technical analyses, recommendations, and engineering documentation
• Coordinate across electrical, communications, systems, and mission engineering teams
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline
• Experience working with radar systems
• Knowledge of complex systems integration challenges
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams to modify designs and improve system integration and performance.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with PLEO communications or satellite communications systems
• Experience with modern military communications systems
• Experience supporting the SETR acquisition process
• Knowledge of government contracting mechanisms and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) reporting
• Experience analyzing PLEO communications designs and providing technical recommendations to improve performance and ease of integration
• Experience working with OEMs on communications - system upgrades or modernization efforts

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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