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LOCATION
Huntsville, AL
POSTED
25 days ago
Senior Specialty Engineer
Job ID: 2613363
Location: Huntsville, AL, United States
Date Posted: Jun 11, 2026
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Specialty Engr
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking an experienced RF Systems Engineer to lead the radio frequency and telemetry integration for a tech-refreshed man-portable or towed mobile system designed to perform pre-flight checks and verify telemetry data for DoD platforms (including the MQ-9) located in Huntsville, AL. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing the RF interconnects, integrating telemetry receivers and encryption devices, and ensuring the system successfully receives, decodes, displays, and stores weapons telemetry streams.
The RF Systems Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
Design and integrate the RF architecture required to capture and decode PCM data/weapons telemetry streams without decoding the entire line-of-sight data link
Integrate essential system components, (i.e., Quasonix TM receivers and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) such as TACLANE encryptors)
Select and integrate antenna solutions optimized for RDM Tier II waveforms
Utilize spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes to perform system testing, verify RF signals, conduct EMI/RF troubleshooting, and ensure full system functionality
Ensure the complete telemetry package is strictly compliant with RCC IRIG-106 standards
Develop accurate "as-built" 2D drawings, interconnect diagrams, and schematics to facilitate future modifications
Ensure all integrated RF components operate efficiently within the cart's mobility footprint and standard 120V/20A single-phase power limits
Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor''s degree and nine (9) years' experience; additional four (4) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree
Required Clearance:
Must possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain; US Citizenship required
Required Skills:
Proven experience in RF signal processing, radar, or military communications systems integration
Hands-on experience with telemetry data standards, specifically RCC IRIG-106
Proficiency with RF test equipment (Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Network Analyzers)
Familiarity with hardware integration in mobile, size/weight/power (SWaP) constrained environments
Ability to generate and interpret 2D electrical schematics and wiring interconnects
Desired Skills or Required Certifications:
Previous experience with MQ-9 communication systems or similar unmanned aerial platform telemetry
Familiarity with military encryption devices (e.g., TACLANE) and secure data storage solutions
Experience supporting 12-to-18-month prototype-to-delivery acquisition lifecycles within DEVCOM or AFLCMC environments
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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About the Company
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Science Applications International Corp
SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.