Communications Engineer

DescriptionSAIC is seeking a Communications Engineer to join our team. This exciting opportunity will be supporting ABMS family of systems within our Air Force and Combatant Command Business Group. The Communications Engineer will work across research, development, integration, and testing of communications systems of complex C2 systems. They will have knowledge of wired & wireless communications systems, to include; digital, microwave, WAN, LAN and fiber-optic networks.Engage with stakeholders to analyze requirements, address communications network challenges, apply sound technology solutions, and verify the solution satisfies the requirements.Independent reviews of communications system designs and their integration including analysis of alternatives, design reviews, and performance estimationDeveloping and evaluating the various integrated communications systems and tactical datalinks in contested environmentsSupport planning, design, evaluation, modification, operation, maintenance and sustainment of complex analog and digital voice, data and video communications networks, systems and equipment using a variety of transport media. Assess and diagnose the health of communications systemsKeep informed of and study currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to communications engineering Generate sections of design specifications of more complex projects or complete specifications of less complex projectsQualificationsBachelor's degree in electrical or similar Engineering/STEM field with 14 years of related experience. A Master's and 12; PhD or JD and 9+ years.US Citizenship and an active Top Secret clearanceUnderstanding of communications theory, link budgets, and communications and networking protocolsExperience with C++, Python, MATLAB, or other modeling and analysis toolsInterest in solving problems across multiple engineering disciplines to provide solutions to complex problemsEffective communication skills, collaboration, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skillsStrong systems engineering skills and familiarity with independent Verification & Validation (V&V) testingExperience in RF & Digital Communications including Modulation typesError correction codingChannel effectsCommunications protocolsAntenna performance modelingDigital Signal ProcessingSoftware Defined RadiosMilitary & Commercial Satellite SystemsJob Field: Information TechnologyTravel: No