Sr Systems Engineer

• Directing the application of engineering principles theories and concepts across the project serving as the final technical authority for the team
• Reporting to the program manager responsible for developing implementing and continuously improving RF system design
• Providing RF subject matter expertise and test support for Navy communication systems
• Conducting research analysis compilation design development and/or test of technical engineering data in support of customer requirements in one or more engineering disciplines
• Participating in technical design reviews and meetings such as the System Requirements Review (SRR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR) Critical Design Review (CDR) Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)
• Defining and optimizing the end-to-end RF signal chain including antenna selection link budget analysis and frequency planning to ensure system-level performance
• Leading root-cause analysis for complex RF issues such as co-site interference signal degradation and impedance mismatches within embedded architectures
• Utilizing tools like Python or MATLAB to model RF propagation interference scenarios and system-level response to validate designs before hardware fabrication
• Providing on-site or remote subject matter expertise during Navy shipboard or field-testing events to validate RF performance in real-world operational environments

#LI-LL1

• Bachelors degree in electrical or systems engineering and twelve or more years of work-related experience
• Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering processes in the execution of projects
• Experience creating one or more of the following:
  • Stakeholder requirements definition (operational requirements / CONOPS)
  • Requirements analysis (development decomposition traceability)
  • System design (definition analysis development)
  • Integration
  • Test and evaluation
• Experience writing technical reports and briefings
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in the one or more of the following toolsets:
  • C
  • Python or other object-oriented programming language
• Direct experience with RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers power meters network analyzers and oscilloscopes
• Experience with radio communication systems Radio Frequency (RF) testing and system engineering
• Providing RF subject matter expertise and test support for Navy communication systems
• A strong desire to learn and problem-solve

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel Visio and PowerPoint
• Direct experience with RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers power meters network analyzers and oscilloscopes
• Experience with open architecture constructs like Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) Command Control Communications Computers Cyber Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (C5ISR)/Electronic Warfare Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Experience with project management principles and tools to support effective workflow and timely project deliverables

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY

• 10-20%

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package including medical dental and vision plans 401(k) with a company match life insurance vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually 11 paid holidays tuition reimbursement and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law.

Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process please contact for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.