Job Title: Sr Principal Systems Engineer (RF Comms)
Pay Rate: Up to $106.74 /hr DOE
Location: Scottsdale, AZ (Hybrid Schedule Available)
Zip Code: 85257
Start Date: Right Away
Job Type: Contract
Keywords: #systemsengineer #rfcommunications #scottsdalejobs #nowhiring

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:
* Apply advanced principles of engineering and management to solve complex problems in the development of technology.
* Oversee and manage design and development processes as they relate to the engineering of products utilizing principles and technology of physics, mathematics, engineering, and related physical sciences. 
* Performs requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, detail trade studies, systems integration and test (verification), validation and interface definition studies of subsystem or system elements under the supervision of the lead systems engineer
* Performs technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for subsystems and system elements
* Performs customer requirements analysis, develops system requirements and defines allocations to lower levels (elements and components)
* Performs detailed technical analyses for a subsystem or system elements
* Develops and evaluates systems, networks and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental security specifications
* May provide system accreditation/certification evaluation and test support to ensure all technical security features (e.g., identification, authentication, access control, labeling, and auditing) of the system are considered and function properly
* May develop system security documentation on both new and fielded information systems
* Participates in Modeling and Simulation
* Researches and analyzes data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
* Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle
* May provide leadership and/or direction to lower level employees
* Independently determines proposed approach to solutions
* Contributes to the completion of major programs and projects
* Plans and executes project tasks for activities described above
* Defines processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility
* Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
* Designs a complete and complex framework, system or product
* Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses
* Regular contact with senior levels of internal working groups
* Contact with Deputy Program Managers Engineering (DPME) and other professionals within the
* Engineering department and with project teams across the company
* Coordinating external interfaces and ICDs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Must be a US Citizen
* Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from the date of hire
* A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field and is required plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree in engineering or a related technical field plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
* Complex ground RF system design (satellite, radio, or cellular network)
* RF and modem communications system link budget design
* Deployment of system, and in-field testing of RF networks
* Software or hardware system design for high-speed data applications including protocols at the network layer and transport layers of large networks
* Error budget analysis in either the RF or latency of large complex systems
* Exceptional leadership and communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Multi-level security domain expertise (and cross-domain)
* Quickly (with a more agile light-weight approach) decomposing requirements to a level that can avoid requirements bloat (and communicate/track impacts)
* System-level networking person that can face off with the GFE WAN provider and coordinate detailed network design
* Ability to understand what is in scope and what is out of scope and manage that complexity
People with agile program experience

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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