RF Engineer MartinFed has an opening for an RF Engineer to join our Defensive Threat Systems Modeling and Simulation (M&S) team supporting the warfighter and prominent acquisition and intelligence programs within the Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC). The candidate will be part of a team performing modeling and simulation of defensive weapon systems of peer/near-peer adversaries. The principal focus will be on surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems comprising RF sensors; target acquisition and tracking; 6-DOF missile flyout, command, and seeker endgame; network-centric warfare techniques; command-and-control (C2/C4); and advanced RF techniques.
Essential Functions:- Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software models simulating and/or emulating real-world adversarial Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) systems within standardized Threat Modeling Assessment Program (TMAP) frameworks using MATLAB/Simulink, C, C++, and/or Python
- Understanding, refinement, communication, and tracking of software model requirements.
- Deep understanding of real-world threat weapon system characteristics, capabilities, and limitations and the digital twin that represents that system.
- Developing software using MATLAB/SIMULINK, C/C++, and/or Python.
- Leading technical discussions to assist in near- and long-term planning.
- Working closely with the customer to understand and deliver quality products that accomplish the mission.
- Understanding and/or developing engineering designs supplied by the customer and working with a team to develop software models that represent the weapon system at the fidelity necessary to meet customer goals.
Qualifications
US Citizen:
DoD Secret clearance required and willing/able to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI Security Clearance.
Strong programming skills in C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink.
Expertise in RF propagation, signal processing, track filtering, antenna design, communications, radar systems, missile/seeker, passive radar, electronic support, and/or electronic attack.
Experience with modeling and simulation of weapons systems including Radar, Directed Energy Weapons, Surface-to-Air Missile Systems, RF Jammers, Missile Seekers, and/or Anti-Satellite weapons.
Ability to contribute to the overall strategic planning of the modeling team.
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Desired Qualifications:- Experience with threat weapon system model modeling in TMAP, ODESSA, ESAMS, AFSIM, LIVE and/or ITASE.Experience with STIMS 2.0 (Simulink), STIMS 3.0 (C++), and/or LIVE modeling frameworks/standards.
- Software development in a DevOps or DevSecOps environment.
- Experience working in an AGILE software development team.
- Mentoring experience.
- Experience designing, developing, or operating code for a distributed processing environment.
- Experience with working with environmental datasets and RF propagation.
- TS/SCI Clearance.
- Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions:
- Inside office environment.
- Working on a computer for long periods of time.
- May involve long period of sitting at a desk.
- The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures.
Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. MartinFed is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. In addition to federal law requirements, MartinFed complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access MartinFed's current openings as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 855.212.1810. Thank you for your interest in MartinFed.
Please Note:
All positions at MartinFed are contingent upon passing both a background check and drug screening prior to a start date and are subject to random drug screenings during the employment period. In addition, MartinFed is an E-Verify employer.
