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Scientist, Project Engineering joins the Spectrum Superiority segment to manage day-to-day tactical duties for Protected and Hybrid SATCOM programs. This role involves overseeing cost, schedule, and technical aspects of engineering projects while serving as a primary point of contact between project management, planning, and line management. The individual may act as Chief Engineer and Architect, leading design reviews like SRR, PDR, and CDR, and providing technical leadership on proposals and business pursuits. Key responsibilities include monitoring progress, resolving issues to meet quality goals, and performing performance analyses during phase-down. Required expertise includes systems engineering lifecycle management, Earned Value Management, and cost/schedule estimation. Technical skills involve digital communications, modulation techniques, RF link budget analysis, and knowledge of protected waveforms like PTW, XDR/AEHF, FHSS, and DSSS within the satellite communications domain.
What does a Scientist earn?
Median $150600 from 37 postings across 9 companies.
Oversee and coordinate cost, schedule, and technical aspects of ongoing engineering projects.
Act as Chief Engineer and Architect for the Protected SATCOM portfolio and lead technical proposals.
Serve as the primary point of contact between project management, planning teams, and line management.
Monitor project progress and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction goals.
Lead formal design reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR.
Perform cost/schedule estimations and manage Earned Value Management for engineering projects.
Coordinate resources and ensure all necessary technical reviews and approvals are obtained.
Communicate directly with customers and present technical information to non-technical audiences.
What we're looking for
An ABET accredited Bachelor's degree in engineering with 12 years of experience, a Graduate Degree with 10 years of experience, or 16 years of experience without a degree.
Ability to obtain a DoW security clearance.
Current possession of a DoW security clearance (preferred).
Expert knowledge in communications systems and Systems Engineering lifecycle management (preferred).
Expertise in Digital Communications, Modulation Techniques, and RF Link Budget Analysis (preferred).
Experience with NSA certification processes, ARSTRAT/Delta-8 for MILSATCOM, and PLEO Vendors (preferred).
Proficiency in Earned Value Management and cost/schedule estimation (preferred).
Systems Engineering
Avionics
Electronic Hardware
MBSE
Open Systems Architecture
DOORS
Requirements Management
Verification and Validation
Interface Definition
Risk Management
Trade Studies
Earned Value Management
Integrated Master Schedules
Cybersecurity
Information Assurance
Electronic Warfare
Digital Signal Processing
MATLAB
Simulink
C
C++
C#
FPGA Design
VHDL
Verilog
Software Defined Radio
Git
ModelSim
Xilinx Vivado
Altera Quartus
Digital Filters
Forward Error Correction
MIMO
Phased Array Processing
Embedded Hardware
Radio Frequency (RF)
Telemetry
Sensor Processing
Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
System Requirements Review (SRR)
Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
Critical Design Review (CDR)
Test Readiness Review (TRR)
Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA)
Microsoft Office Suite
Electronic Warfare Systems
Type 1 Cryptographic Equipment