Subject Matter Expert II (RF Engineer)

ASE is looking to hire an RF engineer as technical authority and subject matter expert exploring new technologies for immediate insertion to Coast Guard programs. The person for this position will research new sensor technologies to detect broad spectrum RF signals advancing the Coast Guard mission of maritime surveillance. Any recommendations of system upgrades, additions, or removal is dependent upon the approval of the USCG. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

• This Engineer is a subject matter expert on RF broad spectrum signals, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) signal processing, traditional signal processing techniques, and RF transmission devices.
• They must have experience and understand the landscape of the current Coast Guard maritime domain awareness technologies to optimize RF transmission devices, antennas, and front-end RF hardware.
• Understand current emerging RF technologies, spectrum-monitoring tools, AI/ML advancements, and relevant industry standards.
• Strong understanding of RF transmission devices, antenna systems, and RF hardware architectures that applies to the Coast Guard maritime environment.
• Conduct technical assessments, feasibility studies, and performance evaluations of RF systems and subsystems.
• Produce technical reports and recommendations, system models, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders to improve maritime domain surveillance requirements.
• Collaborate in teams in a laboratory setting to test and investigate new technologies with the intent for immediate insertion into operational environments either land, sea or air.
• Integration of data into existing USCG systems will also be investigated.
• Recommendations of system upgrades, additions, or removal is dependent upon the approval of the USCG.
• Recommend policies, doctrine, tactics, and procedures given past expert opinion or using analysis of actual outcomes.
• Collaborate with engineering, research, and program management teams to guide system architecture and technology roadmaps.
• Conduct periodic technical exchange meetings (TEMS) with Coast Guard for collaborative development sessions, program reviews, and design reviews.
• Provide input to and review new Coast Guard technology requirements documents.
• Propose solutions to maritime surveillance requirements gaps for Coast Guard.
• Act as a subject matter expert on new maritime sensor technologies and related standards.
• Support development of all technical documentation required by C5ISC SELC processes.
• Reports (STR) IAW current USCG processes as required.
• Provide input as requested by the USCG in the development of Engineering Change documentation.
• Attend quarterly program management and technical working group meetings as directed.
• Provide formal reports on any deficiencies identified as directed by the COR.
• Review for accuracy reports and documentation delivered as directed by the COR.
  
  

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of C4I System Engineering or RF engineering experience.
• Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the field of Engineering.
• Two (2) years' experience with Coast Guard RF sensor technologies or engineering. (Alternatively, a candidate with eight (8) or more years of experience in RF sensor Support may fulfill the minimum qualification requirements in lieu of the degree).
• Familiarity with standards and protocols for RF communications and spectrum management.
• Experience with signals Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Coast Guard RF technologies or other military RF technologies.
• A Secret clearance is required.
  
  

Job ID

2025-20803

Work Type

Hybrid

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.