RF Engineer Digital

Job Title

RF Engineer Digital

Why IDS?
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Location

numerous OCONUS locations available

Job Description

Responsible for leading the radio frequency (RF) engineering staff in evaluating new Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) RF technologies, both hardware and software-based radios, and information technologies found in the general office environment and for the mobile employee. Evaluates new technologies—including RF and optical—provides technical reports to senior government officials and highlights possible security vulnerabilities while making appropriate recommendations. Conducts open-source research on emergent technologies, reports on vulnerabilities and potential countermeasures, generates RF environment baselines worldwide, and documents selected vulnerabilities via laboratory testing. Assists in drafting and reviewing technical security policies and guidelines involving state-of-the-art information technologies and their implementation in Department of State resources. Responsible for gathering information on new technologies and any previous associated research, identifying emanations not previously recognized, and implementing and maintaining a database of signal parameters for future recognition. Assists in various laboratory testing to determine the vulnerabilities associated with, but not limited to, GSM, GPRS, CDMA, IEEE 802.15, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi), Free Space Optical (FSO), and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies. The RF Engineer Digital is responsible for working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition, to support technical and operational requirements.

Key Duties

• Evaluate emerging RF and optical technologies and deliver vulnerability assessments.
• Conduct open‑source research and produce countermeasure recommendations.
• Generate global RF environment baselines; document vulnerabilities via lab testing.
• Draft and review technical security policies for IT/RF technologies.
• Maintain RF signal-parameter databases; identify previously unknown emanations.
• Assist in testing vulnerabilities across GSM/GPRS/CDMA/802.15/802.11/FSO/RFID.

Requirements

• Current U.S. Government final Top Secret Personnel Security Clearance and able to qualify for SCI access.
• Eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required security clearance/access approvals.
• Five years of radio frequency (RF) work experience with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or similar field; or at least ten years of equivalent RF work experience.
• Desired experience in advanced radio wave propagation theory, digital communication systems, and bit-stream analysis.
• Familiarity with new and emerging mobile information technologies.
• SIGINT or Signal Analyst experience.
• Familiarity with cryptography and best security practices for computer networks and mobile computers.
• Knowledge of commercial RF technologies, e.g., GSM/GPRS/EDGE, CDMA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, RFID, and WiMAX.
• Knowledge of information technology hardware and software capabilities.
• Knowledge of modulation schemes and types.
• Awareness of Intelligence Community policies and familiarity with a variety of agency-specific policies.
• Demonstrated experience working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition.

Questions?
Please reach out to [email protected] for additional questions or information.

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

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

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