Systems Engineer

** Security Clearance Required

Company Overview

Systems Technology Forum LTD (STF) is an established industry partner with a passion for exceptional performance and an unwavering commitment to our clients. As a premier provider of management engineering information technology and logistics services STF is committed to delivering high-quality systems engineering technical and professional support services that meet and exceed deliverable requirements.

STF offers superior out-of-the-box solutions to end-to-end problems and customer-centric support to the United States Government Military Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies.

Job Summary

Supports the design integration and test of protected SATCOM terminals for AEHF working across disciplines and interfacing directly with Government customers. This role is a junior to mid-level Systems Engineer focused on designing integrating and testing protected military satellite communications terminals (AEHF/EHF). Works across hardware software RF and mechanical domains to ensure the full system meets government requirements and works reliably on mobile platforms.

Telework is supported. Travel is required.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Systems Engineering & Integration
Break down government requirements into hardware software and antenna subsystem requirements
Ensure requirements traceability from specs through design test and delivery
Ensure subsystems integrate into a fully functioning terminal system

2. Technical Leadership & Coordination
Coordinate work across RF digital mechanical and software teams
Act as a technical point of contact with customers subcontractors and internal teams
Represent engineering positions in formal reviews and field activities

3. Design Reviews & Documentation
Support and participate in PDR CDR TRR SVR
Develop and review: Requirements documents Interface Control Documents (ICDs) Compliance matrices Test procedures and reports

4. Satellite Communications & Security
Support analysis of EHF waveform performance (Link margins Access parameters AEHF scheduling interfaces
Assist with TRANSEC / cryptographic integration
o Coordinate with crypto engineers
o Ensure protected communications compliance

5. Platform & Hardware Integration
Address integration constraints (e.g. antenna placement and articulation RF cable routing Ground clearance and load paths EMI/EMC compatibility)

6. Integration Test & Qualification
Support system-level integration and test
Investigate anomalies and track corrective actions

7. Program Support & Risk Management
Evaluate subcontractor deliverables for gaps or risks
Track technical risks issues and action items IMS inputs
Prepare status reports and government briefings

Qualifications and Skills

Required knowledge and years of experience

Must have at least five (5) to seven (7) years of systems engineering experience on defense or SATCOM programs. Must have knowledge in EHF/SHF SATCOM fundamentals; requirements analysis; formal design reviews; mobile military platform integration; interface definition; system integration; test execution; DoD SE framework and tools.

Education Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Engineering (EE Systems Computer or Similar)

Certifications

N/A

Clearance Requirement

Secret (TS eligible)

Benefits and Perks

At STF we recognize that talented employees are the foundation of our success.STF provides benefits and compensation packages to help our employees meet the diverse and changing needs throughout their careers and lives.

Benefits packages include the following:

• Medical Plans administered through United HealthCare
• Vision and Dental Plan Benefits
• 401(k) Tax-Deferred Retirement Plan
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Dependent / Medical Care Flexible Spending Account
• Direct Deposit
• Health and Welfare Medical
• Holiday Leave
• Industry Competitive Salaries
• Life Insurance (basic and supplemental)
• Paid Time Off / Annual Comprehensive Personal Leave
• Performance / Award Bonuses
• Professional Development Coursework
• Technical Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• TotalChoice Voluntary Benefits
• STF Cares / Paid Time Off to Volunteer

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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