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Jacobs SIGINT Mission Architect in Severn, Maryland
Your Impact:
The Rapid Solutions Innovative Aerospace Division (IAD) delivers RF antenna solutions for air and space applications. IAD is dedicated to providing high performance RF payloads using modern design and manufacturing techniques for fully capable and affordable mission solutions. On the verge of breaking into new markets, IAD is looking for innovators willing to help grow and disrupt the DoD / IC market.
Mission Architect charged with leading technical teams from design through prototype and test to deliver affordable, yet capable SIGINT overhead systems. Assists in mission analysis, concept development, and payload design for signals intelligence. Flow down system requirements to RF payload and Electronically Scanned Array (ESA) antenna mechanical and electrical designs. Provide technical and programmatic expertise for command and control, collection, processing, and exploitation of signals from air and space platforms. Support proposals and be an integral contributor for SIGINT solutions to critical Customer needs. This leadership position offers the opportunity to help shape the growing portfolio of air and space programs. Your work will make a difference to national security by building the next generation of tactical ISR systems.
Analyze requirements for SIGINT systems and derive payload and signal processor designs based on the requirements.
Assess current and future antenna designs and associated electronics as to their suitability to the SIGINT applications.
Derive signal processing and mission data transport requirements for ISR systems and develop architectures to satisfy them.
Hardware SME to drive designs of SIGINT systems and Interface with the Customer on SIGINT-related issues.
Here’s what you’ll need :
Academically credentialed with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an appropriately technical field (such as electrical engineering, math, or physics).
15 years of experience in SIGINT or related field.
5 years of experience in the aerospace industry.
Past or Active Clearance with DoD or the IC.
Experience with signal collection payloads to include antennas, RF electronics, and analog and digital data processing.
Ability to think critically and ask the right questions.
Multi-tasking, attention to detail, critical decision making.
The ability to work in an agile environment that allows for rapid prototyping and the ability to meet aggressive timelines.
Passion for leading continuous improvement/lean six sigma.
Possess strong analytical and organizational skills. #FebHJ2024
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