Location: Chantilly, VA
ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
Become a part of the Communication Technologies and Engineering Division (CTED). Main-mission communication satellites, wideband links, command and telemetry, signal collection and terrestrial networks, along with their enabling technologies, are the domain of CTED. The division
comprises all aspects, from architectures to implementation; our engineers work directly with corporate customers to ensure robust and resilient communications.
We are looking for a RF Engineer to help lead our modeling and simulation, prototyping and testbed development work. The range of work includes cubesat payload development, signal collection prototypes, antenna modeling and measurements in our anechoic chamber, software defined radio communications and signal collections systems, and RF system in support of prototyping and customer developments. Work Model: This position will be located 100% on-site in Chantilly, VA. This position can be filled as an Engineering Specialist or
a Sr. Engineering Specialist. What You’ll Be Doing Providing subject matter expertise in RF systems and RF components for receive and transmit systems Solving technical problems in the areas of communications, signals collection, and remote sensing Analyzing RF systems and components using a mix of modeling/simulation and experimental measurements Using laboratory facilities including our RF signals lab, anechoic chamber, and mobile remote testing vehicle for performance testing, prototype development, and contractor oversight Engaging the customer on the problems to be solved and leading project teams Using your technical abilities and insights to keep ongoing development programs successful and to influence future missions Supporting our DOD and Intelligence customers with primary support to the National Reconnaissance Office What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements for an Engineering Specialist: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline 8 years of relevant experience Experience in RF system design and analysis Experience using commercial and/or custom modeling and simulation tools for RF analysis Experience in a laboratory environment working with RF hardware and test equipment Willing to travel domestically up to 10% of time.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SSBI security clearance, which is issued by the U. S. government. U. S. citizenship is required. Minimum Requirements for Sr. Engineering Specialist: All of the above requirements including a total of 12 or more years of relevant experience Experience architecting and implementing antenna and RF system solutions with real-world performance requirements Experience leading RF development projects and mentoring junior staff How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline Proficiency with a variety of popular analysis tools such as ADS, Microwave Office, HFSS, Feko, CST, and GRASP Experience leading small teams for projects related to antenna systems, radar systems, SIGINT processing, communication systems, and hardware prototyping A background in scientific programming using languages such as C, C++, Fortran, Python, Rust, or Julia Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.
A few highlights include: Comprehensive health care and wellness plans Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire Flexible spending accounts Variable pay program for exceptional contributions Relocation assistance Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career Education assistance programs An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference.
This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions.
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IT jobs, short for Information Technology jobs, encompass a broad range of roles focused on the creation, management, and support of computer-based information systems. These roles typically include software development, system integration, data analysis, network administration, and cybersecurity. The field is known for its fast-paced nature, constant evolution with emerging technologies, and high demand for skilled professionals. IT jobs often offer flexibility, competitive salaries, and opportunities for both technical and creative problem-solving. With technology being integral to virtually all industries, IT professionals can work in diverse environments from tech startups to large multinational corporations.
IT jobs refer to positions within the Information Technology sector, which encompasses a broad range of roles focused on the development, implementation, and maintenance of technology systems. These positions often require skills in programming, network administration, cybersecurity, and data analysis. IT professionals work with computer hardware, software applications, and algorithms. Key characteristics of IT jobs include a focus on problem-solving, continuous learning to keep up with technological advancements, and the ability to adapt to the evolving digital landscape. Many IT roles also support remote work, given the digital nature of the tasks.
JOB FUNCTIONS: • With limited guidance, performs moderately complex O&M activities. • Utilize network analysis tools to identify performance problems in the network. • Follow troubleshooting procedures for restoring the network to optimal performance levels.
• Assist senior technical staff in preparing troubleshooting procedures for restoring the network to optimal performance levels. • Performs moderately complex network designs using existing technology. • Plans network configurations for integration into the network, using knowledge of the performance characteristics of the systems being added to the network and the specifications for network interfaces to insure effective integration
and optimal network performance. • Prepare technical proposals for presentation to the 's engineering review boards to add new technologies to the network.
• With limited guidance, performs routine to moderately complex network upgrades. • Reviews user requests for upgrades or additions to the network to backss impact on network performance and provides advice and guidance on the most practical technical approach to meeting user requirements. • Plans upgrades to existing network configurations, using knowledge of the performance characteristics of the systems being upgraded and the specifications for network interfaces to insure effective integration and optimal network performance. •
Prepares technical proposals for presentation to the 's engineering review boards for upgrading existing technologies.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: (QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)Knowledge - Minimum Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline related to the specific skill. Skills & Experience: • Good interpersonal skills to resolve problems in a professional manner. • Problem Solving ' identifying problems and reviewing known implement solutions. • Project planning and management skills, including scope of work, time estimation, and resource assignment.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills; ability to create original concepts/theories for various projects. • Strong interpersonal skills to resolve problems in a professional manner, lead working groups, negotiate and create consensus. • Working knowledge of the CIO's policies and procedures relating to the design, upgrading, and operating and maintaining their network. • Working knowledge of their Communications and Information Security policies and practices. • Working knowledge of theory and practice underlying satellite and LAN/WAN network operations. Abilities: • Ability to draft requirements documents, correspondence and procedures in accordance with policies.
• Ability to provide basic explanation of technical procedures and processes clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Ability to utilize basic network analysis tools to resolve routine network performance problems. • Ability to work in a team environment. •Technology: • Data base user interface and query software ' Database software; Microsoft Access• MS Office Suite• Markup language - HTML• Metric Tool Tools: • Desktop computers Special Requirements: All positions require an active TS/SCI with poly clearance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS: (LIST SPECIFIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION)• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, to move objects. • The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. o The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Work Environment Work is primarily performed in an office environment and/or computer laboratory. Typically, employees sit comfortably to do their work, interspersed by brief periods of standing, walking, bending, carrying papers and books, and extensive periods requiring the use of computer terminals to accomplish work objectives.
DISCLAIMER: • This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. • Altus reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. • The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
• Employment with Altus Consulting Corporation is " At Will" This means that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. • Altus Consulting Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, pregnancy, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
ADDITIONAL NOTES: Altus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminated based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), interactionual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Altus Consulting Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, pregnancy, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
support for innovative hardware systems and applications.
Assignments may include leading teams consisting of contractor personnel. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Analyze and study complex system requirements, functional business applications and design specifications.
Apply business process improvement practices to re-engineer methodologies and principles and business process modernization projects. Apply activity and data modeling, transaction flow analysis, internal control and risk analysis, and modern business methods and performance measurement techniques. Assist in establishing standards for information systems procedures. Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information
processing or computation needs a computer program is to address. Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles. Design software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analyses and manage their implementation.
Develop analytical and computational techniques and methodology for problem solutions. Develop and apply organization-wide information models for use in designing and building integrated, shared software and database management systems. Develops block diagrams and logic flow charts. Translate detailed design into computer software. Enhance software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency. Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of
customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Estimate software development costs and schedule. Review existing programs and assist in making refinements, reducing operating time, and improve current techniques. Supervise software configuration management. Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve workflow. Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, cost estimation, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. Perform strategic systems planning, business information planning, business and analysis.
Prepare required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation. Provide technical direction to programmers to ensure program deadlines are met. Provide technical guidance in software engineering techniques and automated support tools. Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems. Tests, debugs, and refines the computer software to produce the required product. Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client/server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to convey technical information to non-technical individuals. Ability to develop a project plan and workflow based on a project management model. Ability to effectively understand and communicate orally, in writing, and interpersonally to various customers/audiences. Ability to identify technology gaps in current capabilities and processes. Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical and non-technical issues (e. g. equipment, systems, networks, computer operations, cover issues etc.
). Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Considerable knowledge of Project Management concepts and principles. Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including customer needs backssment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Knowledge of project management processes, procedures and tools. Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. Project planning and management skills, including scope of work, time estimation, and resource assignment. Strong analytical and conceptual skills; ability to create original concepts/theories for various projects. Strong interpersonal skills to resolve problems in a professional manner, lead working groups, negotiate and create consensus. Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Technology Design - Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Minimum Education: General equivalency guidelines for education, certifications, and experience are provided below; however, these guidelines do not immediately qualify someone at a particular skill level. Skill levels for an individual are based upon a combination of education, training, and experience, e.
g. someone may have 20 years of professional experience; however, they may only be qualified as Journeyman based upon the expertise needed to perform the work within that category. General professional years of experience may be substituted for specialized years of experience at a ratio of three (3) years of general experience within an occupation for one (1) year of specialized experience Relevant certifications will be considered equivalent to three (3) months of specialized experience. An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline related to the specific skill will be considered equivalent to eighteen (18) months specialized experience.
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline related to the specific skill will be considered equivalent to three (3) years specialized experience (total equivalency is not cumulative when combined with an Associate's degree). A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline related to the specific skill will be considered equivalent to two (2) years specialized experience (up to a total of five (5) years when combined with a Bachelor's degree).
A Doctorate in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a scientific or technical discipline related to the specific skill will be considered equivalent to two (2) years specialized experience (up to a total of seven (7) years when combined with a Master's and a Bachelor's). Experience: Experience in delivering capabilities related to a skill, language, system, or technology. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience specific to the skill.
Ability, training and actual work experience with the specific computer language, systems, and/or technology is significantly more important than the number of years of experience. This is especially true with emerging technologies. Work Environment Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Typically, employees sit comfortably to do their work, interspersed by brief periods of standing, walking, bending, carrying papers and books, and extensive periods requiring the use of computer terminals to accomplish work objectives. Special Requirements All positions require an active TS/SCI with poly clearance.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Altus reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Employment with Altus Consulting Corporation is " At Will" This means that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.
Altus Consulting Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, pregnancy, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Altus Consulting Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, pregnancy, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
