Principal Subject Matter Expert (SME) in HF Communications

Principal Subject Matter Expert (SME) in High Frequency Communications

Location: Remote

Work Type: Full-Time

The Marlin Alliance is seeking a Principal Subject Matter Expert in High Frequency Communications to support a DoD customer's standards development and interoperability mission. This part-time, senior advisory role is designed for an authority with extensive experience shaping U.S. and Allied military communications standards.

Incorporated in 2002, The Marlin Alliance is a digital transformation company dedicated to ensuring our clients compete and win in tomorrow's digital world. We specialize in creating technical solutions that allow for seamless execution of automated business processes and the generation of governed, machine-consumable data. From strategic planning to advanced analytics and cybersecurity, our team provides cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary solutions. We are seeking motivated professionals who share our agile, solution-oriented mindset and are ready to deliver the real, practical results relied upon by our clients.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a principal author and editor for U.S. Military Standards (MIL-STD) and NATO Standards (STANAGs) related to high-frequency radio, data modems, and automated radio control.
• Provide expert advisory and consulting services to U.S. Government, NATO, and allied governments on wireless networks, cryptographic systems, and communications interoperability.
• Direct the design, analysis, and standardization of adaptive techniques for automated and secure communications systems.
• Develop and deliver high-level courses and training on advanced communications technologies and standards to senior technical audiences within the defense community.
• Review and contribute to technical literature and research efforts to maintain strategic advantage in communications technology.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required; must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience as a primary author, editor, or chair for U.S. (MIL-STD) and NATO (STANAG) communications standards.
• Extensive experience in HF radio communications with demonstrated publications.
• Proven ability to advise senior-level government, military, and industry stakeholders on complex technical and strategic matters.
• Up to 25% travel required for working groups and consultations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching relevant engineering disciplines, including HF and other waveforms.
• Direct leadership experience within NATO working groups or capability teams.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Typical office environment with no unusual hazards.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Constant sitting while using the computer terminal.
• Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents.
• Constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication.
• Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be required.
• Occasional lifting, up to 20 pounds.
• A constant state of mental alertness.
• Frequent work under deadlines.

Job Classification

• Hourly Rate: $150–$225/hour (part-time, not to exceed 50% FTE)
• Location: Remote