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Job Title: Scientist, Chief Systems Engineer (Top Secret Clearance)

Job Code: 22721

Job Location: Herndon/Dulles, VA

Work Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation: Relocation assistance may be provided to qualified applicants

Job Description:

As a Chief Scientist Systems Engineer – Intel & Cyber, you will lead the technical development of cellular and P-LEO-based communications systems, implementation of projects involved in the development and fielding of ruggedized and transportable communications solutions. Candidates should have a strong background in networking, Artificial Intellegence (AI) modeling and model optimization and deployment, and a deep understanding of Cellular, SATCOM technologies, and Software-Defined Enterprise Networking (SDEN) architectures.

Essential Functions: 

• Lead the systems engineering team in the design, development, and implementation of complex engineering projects
• Provide expert guidance on networking protocols, AI model optimization, and deployment strategies
• Drive the development of Cellular and SATCOM technology solutions, ensuring they meet industry standards and customer requirements.
• Architect and oversee the implementation of SDEN solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Drive system/subsystem/component level requirements and CONOPS development
• Work closely with software and test engineers to ensure design and implementation meet the requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and methodologies into existing systems.
• Develop and maintain technical roadmaps, project documentation, and systems engineering processes.
• Lead the integration and field testing of communication solutions into larger systems (Starlink, Cellular, and satellite ground network infrastructure)
• Elicit of requirements from customers and other technical community stakeholders
• Develop CONOPS including system/subsystem-level sequence diagrams, user cases and user stories
• Role will begin in Dulles, VA and transfer to Herndon, VA at a TBD date.
• Obtain and maintain any future required clearances.
• Up to 10% travel may be required
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engienering or computer scienceand minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain SCI
• Professional experience with the development of communications systems products
• 3+ years professional experience working Artificial Intellegence (AI) models

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing a team of engineers.
• Proven track record in the optimization and deployment of AI models.
• Experience leading the development of P-LEO and cellular capabilities including short-burst data (SBD) and associated hardware
• Experience with Cellular, SATCOM (P-LEO, MEO, GEO), and other Beyond Line-of-Sight technologies and architectures
• Experience in wireless system design and architecture, system integration, test, debugging and defect analysis, mitigation, and resolution
• Experience with development programs using the Agile and/or Agile SAFe methodology
• Experience with programming languages such as Python and embedded drive programing is a plus
• Experience with CM tool sets (Atlassian Jira, Confluence)
• Familiar with one or more of source code repository tools
• Excellent people skills, with experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)

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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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