Data Analyst

The data analyst will be responsible for the analysis and reporting of data collected during radio frequency (RF) electronic warfare (EW) system technology demonstration events in a research laboratory setting. Demonstration events exercise RF EW systems in a dense RF signal environment to mature underlying technologies/system architectures and inform government-independent characterizations of system capabilities and technical risks. Systems demonstrated can include radar warning receivers (RWRs), RF electronic attack (EA) jammers, RF electronic support (ES) receivers, and their associated components. Systems brought into the laboratory for demonstration may represent any DoD technology readiness level (TRL) 1-9. What You’ll Get to Do: Data analysis and reporting on laboratory demonstration events. The data analyst is charged with providing system assessment reports, independent of program sponsors and systems development teams. These reports must address stakeholder technical objectives and characterize system capabilities and risk areas. The analyst is charged with conducting data analysis and when required, organizing data analysis efforts to be executed by supporting team members. Assessment reports typically include textual explanations, data tables, data charts, and supporting visual images. These reports document progress toward achieving technical objectives or highlight notable technical risk areas. Support the development and execution of the data analysis plan for each demonstration event. Plans will ensure sufficient information is collected to determine if stakeholders test objectives were met, and to quantify the performance the system under test. Support execution of HITL demonstration events. The data analyst is charged with supporting execution of demonstration events in their portfolio, ensuring demonstration reporting objectives are accomplished, and supporting identification of EW system capability shortfalls. The RF signals analyst will become familiar with operational aspects of HITL simulation systems, as well as understanding how these systems affect the signal environment presented to the EW systems under demonstration. The RF Engineer will support the operation of AF laboratory signal generation and data collection systems. One of the goals of this position is to work as part of a team to improve the ease with which synthetic battlespace simulations can be constructed and executed as required, while working towards the ability to generate the more complex RF signals required to represent future threats. Prepare custom analysis scripts as required in either Python or MATLAB. Model SUT antenna parameters to provide guidance on expected outcomes of simulated target engagements. Work closely with the simulation designer to help with anticipating processing workload and predicting possible trouble spots. Interface with EW system program stakeholders (e.g., government program offices, system developers, operational users) to understand system demonstration technical objectives, HITL simulation scenarios, system assessment performance measures, and assessment reporting objectives. Support development of Hardware In The Loop (HITL) simulation scenarios for execution in the AF laboratory or customer-housed, government-furnished simulator systems. The data analyst will become familiar with laboratory simulator system technical capabilities and limitations, and how these systems can be applied to the customer problem set. In this role the data analyst will develop an understanding of emitters in the RF signal environment, including friendly, neutral, and adversary radar systems, civilian and military non‑radar signals present in RF background environments, and other interfering signal sources such as onboard RF communications systems and onboard jammers. You’ll Bring These Qualifications: S. Citizen with an active Top Secret Security Clearance Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Electrical Engineering, or Data Science) At least 4 years of relevant experience Data analysis experience Understanding of RF physics, including principles of RF propagation. Understanding of RF antenna applications, ground-based or airborne radar applications, and RF receiver systems. Experience in digital I/Q data analysis and with software tools such as X‑Midas and Willow and ASAP IQ recording hardware Experience using MATLAB / X MIDAS / Willow / Python / C / C++ to help upgrade legacy software systems which are at an “end of life” state which limits functionality and makes bug fixes difficult. Experience using a quality DevOps environment for code collaboration, software merging, issue tracking and version control. Experience in an Agile team environment, actively supporting scrum meetings and using Confluence and Jira as coordination tools. Experience in Windows and Linux environments Experience with scientific/engineering/statistical analysis and programming environments including R and National Instruments LabView. These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: Experience with Next‑Generation Threat System (NGTS) and Next‑Generation Electronic Warfare Environment Generator (NEWEG) frameworks. Experience with using field‑programmable gate array (FPGA) hardware for a speed up in RF processing at lower costs. Familiarity with operation of RF signal generators and measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes. Fluency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Basic familiarity with database systems such as Microsoft Access or Oracle. Fluency in database design methodology is not required. What We Can Offer You: Competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities. Flexibility to balance quality work and personal life. Mission‑oriented focus aligning solutions with national priorities. Company Overview: CACTI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value flexibility and offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACTI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr