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Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer II - REMOTE

Akima

Alexandria, VA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
ASE, Analysis Skills, Antenna, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Communications Protocols, Community Support, Diversity, DoD Secret Clearance, Documentation, Documentation Models, Emerging Technology, Engineering, Feasibility Analysis, Federal Contracts, Government, Hardware Architecture, Homeland Security, Industry Standards, Information Technology & Information Systems, Laboratory Testing, Legal, Machine Learning, Medical Conditions, Military, Operational Improvement, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Project/Program Management, Radio Frequency, Reporting Skills, Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Signal Processing, Surveillance, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Technical Writing, United States Citizen, United States Coast Guard (USCG), User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Alexandria, VA
POSTED
2 days ago
ASE, an Akima company, is looking to hire an Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer as technical authority and subject matter expert exploring new technologies for immediate insertion to Coast Guard programs. The person for this position will research new sensor technologies to detect broad spectrum RF signals advancing the Coast Guard mission of maritime surveillance. Any recommendations of system upgrades, additions, or removal is dependent upon the approval of the USCG.


To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!


This position requires up to 25% travel as needed.


Responsibilities


+ This Engineer is a subject matter expert on RF broad spectrum signals, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) signal processing, traditional signal processing techniques, and RF transmission devices.

+ They must have experience and understand the landscape of the current Coast Guard maritime domain awareness technologies to optimize RF transmission devices, antennas, and front-end RF hardware.

+ Understand current emerging RF technologies, spectrum-monitoring tools, AI/ML advancements, and relevant industry standards.

+ Strong understanding of RF transmission devices, antenna systems, and RF hardware architectures that applies to the Coast Guard maritime environment.

+ Conduct technical assessments, feasibility studies, and performance evaluations of RF systems and subsystems.

+ Produce technical reports and recommendations, system models, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders to improve maritime domain surveillance requirements.

+ Collaborate in teams in a laboratory setting to test and investigate new technologies with the intent for immediate insertion into operational environments either land, sea or air.

+ Integration of data into existing USCG systems will also be investigated.

+ Recommendations of system upgrades, additions, or removal is dependent upon the approval of the USCG.

+ Recommend policies, doctrine, tactics, and procedures given past expert opinion or using analysis of actual outcomes.

+ Collaborate with engineering, research, and program management teams to guide system architecture and technology roadmaps.

+ Conduct periodic technical exchange meetings (TEMS) with Coast Guard for collaborative development sessions, program reviews, and design reviews.

+ Provide input to and review new Coast Guard technology requirements documents.

+ Propose solutions to maritime surveillance requirements gaps for Coast Guard.

+ Act as a subject matter expert on new maritime sensor technologies and related standards.

+ Support development of all technical documentation required by C5ISC SELC processes.

+ Reports (STR) IAW current USCG processes as required.

+ Provide input as requested by the USCG in the development of Engineering Change documentation.

+ Attend quarterly program management and technical working group meetings as directed.

+ Provide formal reports on any deficiencies identified as directed by the COR.

+ Review for accuracy reports and documentation delivered as directed by the COR.


Qualifications


+ Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance.

+ Education and experience:

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the field of Engineering*.

+ Four (4) years of C4I System Engineering or RF engineering experience.

+ *NOTE: a candidate with eight (8) or more years of experience in RF sensor Support may fulfill the minimum qualification requirements in lieu of the degree.

+ Must have two (2) years’ experience with Coast Guard RF sensor technologies or engineering.

+ Familiarity with standards and protocols for RF communications and spectrum management.

+ Experience with signals Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Coast Guard RF technologies or other military RF technologies.


Job ID


2026-23273

Work Type


Remote

Pay Range


$140,000 - $150,000 annually

Benefits


Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description


Work Where it Matters


Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.


At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.


For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.


For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.


As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

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