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Communications Engineer

Kforce Inc.
  • McLean, VA
  • $60–$140,000
1 day ago

Job Description

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

Requirements:

  • 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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Numbers & Facts

LocationMcLean, VA
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$60–$140,000
Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded1962
Websitehttp://www.kforce.com/

About Company

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

Skills

  • Algorithmsunmatched
  • Architectural Analysisunmatched
  • Communication Systemsunmatched
  • Communications Architecture Designunmatched
  • Communications Engineeringunmatched
  • Contract Requirementsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Design Evaluationunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Government Contractsunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Military Communicationsunmatched
  • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Satellite Communicationsunmatched
  • Short Messaging Service (SMS)unmatched
  • System Integration (SI)unmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Systems Engineeringunmatched
  • Systems Engineering Technical Reviewunmatched
  • Systems Reliabilityunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Analysisunmatched
  • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched

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