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Sr Systems Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or systems engineering
  • Twelve or more years of work-related experience
  • Experience applying systems engineering processes
  • Proficiency in one or more of the following tools: C++, Python

Responsibilities

  • Directing the application of engineering principles across the project
  • Providing RF subject matter expertise and test support for Navy communication systems
  • Participating in technical design reviews and meetings
  • Leading root-cause analysis for complex RF issues

About the company

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Scientific Research Corporation

Defense Technology

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced engineering company that was founded in 1988 to provide innovative solutions to the U.S. Government, private industry, and international markets. Since its inception, SRC has continued to successfully meet emerging challenges in the marketplace and consistently deliver the highest quality products and technical services to its customers. SRC's business activities are focused on a broad range of information, communications, intelligence, electronic warfare, simulation, training, and instrumentation systems. With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and engineering offices located across the U.S., SRC is dedicated to a full range of engineering, integration, testing, support, and research and development activities. Our laboratories and test facilities reflect state-of-the-art technology and mirror both commercial and defense operational environments.

Company details

IndustryDefense Technology
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Description:
  • Directing the application of engineering principles, theories, and concepts across the project, serving as the final technical authority for the team
  • Reporting to the program manager responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving RF system design
  • Providing RF subject matter expertise and test support for Navy communication systems
  • Conducting research, analysis, compilation, design, development, and/or test of technical engineering data in support of customer requirements in one or more engineering disciplines
  • Participating in technical design reviews and meetings, such as the System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)
  • Defining and optimizing the end-to-end RF signal chain, including antenna selection, link budget analysis, and frequency planning to ensure system-level performance
  • Leading root-cause analysis for complex RF issues such as co-site interference, signal degradation, and impedance mismatches within embedded architectures
  • Utilizing tools like Python or MATLAB to model RF propagation, interference scenarios, and system-level response to validate designs before hardware fabrication
  • Providing on-site or remote subject matter expertise during Navy shipboard or field-testing events to validate RF performance in real-world operational environments
  • This is not a remote opportunity.  

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Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or systems engineering and twelve or more years of work-related experience
  • Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering processes in the execution of projects
  • Experience creating one or more of the following:
    • Stakeholder requirements definition (operational requirements / CONOPS)
    • Requirements analysis (development, decomposition, traceability)
    • System design (definition, analysis, development)
    • Integration
    • Test and evaluation
  • Experience writing technical reports and briefings
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Proficiency in the one or more of the following toolsets:
    • C++
    • Python or other object-oriented programming language
  • Direct experience with RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, power meters, network analyzers, and oscilloscopes
  • Experience with radio communication systems, Radio Frequency (RF) testing, and system engineering
  • Providing RF subject matter expertise and test support for Navy communication systems
  • A strong desire to learn and problem-solve
Desired Skills:
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
  • Direct experience with RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, power meters, network analyzers, and oscilloscopes
  • Experience with open architecture constructs like Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C5ISR)/Electronic Warfare Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS), Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • Experience with project management principles and tools to support effective workflow and timely project deliverables
Clearance Information:

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements:
  • 10-20%
About Us:

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

 

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO:

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

 

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