The System Engineer II supports the development and evaluation of RF spectrum certification documents for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment, non-developmental initiatives (NDI), and new or significantly modified radiating or receiving systems used by the Department of Defense (DOD) or included in foreign military sales contracts.
This position prepares DD Form 1494, Application for Equipment Frequency Allocation, using Stepstone and/or Equipment Location-Certification Information Database (EL-CID) software. The role also evaluates equipment described in spectrum certification documents and supports efforts to gather information regarding equipment performance.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with AFLCMC and AFRL Program Managers and Project Engineers to identify RF equipment currently used or planned for use in support of DOD contracts.
- Review, analyze, and process equipment frequency allocation documentation.
- Verify the accuracy of technical data, equipment characteristics, and intended-use descriptions.
- Document areas where systems do not comply with national spectrum standards.
- Coordinate with Manufacturing RF Engineers, Program Office Engineers, and Air Force Spectrum Management Office RF Engineers to resolve technical questions.
- Support documentation and foreign release requirements for RF systems used outside the United States.
- Coordinate with Program Offices, the AFLCMC Foreign Disclosure Office, and DOD Command Frequency Management Offices.
- Serve as a technical subject-matter expert on national rules and regulations governing RF spectrum use.
- Act as a focal point for identifying and resolving RF spectrum issues associated with new systems entering the DOD inventory.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or equivalent technical education and training related to RF systems.
- At least six years of experience working with RF systems.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Preferred:
- Background in RF systems.
- Completion of the DOD Inter-service Frequency Management School.
- Experience with Stepstone and/or EL-CID software.
Benefits
- Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
- Matching 401K
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
- Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Skills Required
- Minimum one year experience as a Radio Frequency Manager
- Comprehensive knowledge of ITU Radio Regulations and NTIA spectrum management systems and processes
- Comprehensive knowledge of DoD approved spectrum management database software and frequency assignment standard formats and processes
- Knowledge of NTIA Manual of Procedures, Spectrum XXI, and EL-CID computer programs
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Experience with basic office computer software, including Outlook
- Inter-service Radio Frequency Management School (IRFMS) and/or NTIA Spectrum Management Course
What We Do
DNI (Delaware Nation Industries) is the parent organization for all Information Technology focused businesses owned by the Delaware Nation. Founded in 2014 DNI was created to support the rapid growth of the tribe’s first 8(a) technology firm, Indigenous Technologies, LLC. In 2011 Indigenous Technologies began several teaming partnerships with CSI, LLC. and was awarded 4 prime contracts with federal customers as a result of this arrangement. This partnership continued through the Fall of 2014 when DNI purchased CSI adding its capabilities and past performance to the growing Tribal IT Services division. As a result of this strategic acquisition by the Delaware Nation, CSI became the second Tribally owned technology focused LLC in the Delaware Nation portfolio. The third company under DNI operations is CreativeIT, LLC. CreativeIT is being built with an eye to the future and is focused on developing core competencies which supplement the strong capabilities of its sister organizations. DNI continues to build a strong team of companies, providing an all-inclusive suite of Information Technology services and capabilities to our clients.
