Senior Radio Frequency Architect
Senior Radio Frequency Architect
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Job Description
ADGA is hiring a Senior Radio Frequency Architect to provide the services of a Subject Matter Expert to support the engineering and sustainment of TacComms Radio Frequency (RF) bearer equipment firmware and systems including combat net radios lineofsight data radios wide area microwave and satellite communication subsystems.
The Senior Radio Frequency Architect must provide expert engineering specialist and sustainment embedded support to the ongoing development and sustainment of TacComms RF bearers.
Tasks will include:
- Draft review and/or provide comments on the RF bearer Certification Plans Certification Reports Authorization for Use InProcess Accounting Plans Production Plans Security Communication Plans Key Management and Distribution Plans & Solutions and Site Connectivity Checklists;
- When directed liaise with OGD including the Canadian Security Establishment Public Services and Procurement Canada Industrial Security Division and Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada;
- Draft Tasks SOW for sponsored work with OGD;
- Provide technical advice on tactical RF bearer systems to guide MD Steering Committee (SC) and MD Architecture Working Group MD trials System Management tool capabilities (Planner Platform SPEED) and future TacComms technology capability development and planning (including operational requirements software defined radio standards compliance radio systems interfaces and interoperability spectrum interoperability as examples);
- Advise on RF bearer system technologies at a level of expertise sufficient to help guide the strategy for the program execution and project planning;
- Liaise with architects and designers to align RF bearer engineering development with MD requirements. Advise and guide CNRE SPRs observations and enhancements;
- Advise on problem reports enhancements and associated designs to be considered as part of each next system baseline for RF bearer firmware and the overall roadmap;
- Advise on work priority to ensure stability and robustness are maintained and high value enhancements are implemented;
- Participate in and advise on technical investigations for improving TacComms RF bearer capabilities;
- Advise and assist on regression qualification activities participate in qualification testing activities advise and assist on obtaining Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) / Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) of hardware and firmware and assist in monitoring progress and SI activities;
- Provide advice in the field of RF propagation theory and application;
- Conduct IV&V on technical deliverables including but not limited to Specifications Design Documents Interface Control Documents problem reports test plan test procedures and test reports;
- Assist in representing RF bearer capabilities at MD System level to include reviewing CR and associated systems engineering activities and providing advice on impact and technical feasibility;
- Provide advice on R&O activities; and
- Provide LCMM support to RF bearer equipment and systems.
Qualifications :
- Proof of Engineering Bachelors degree in software computer systems electrical or a suitable engineering or technical field required.
- Minimum of 12 years of demonstrated experience performing a minimum of 4 of the following tasks:
- Analyzing Designing and Implementing military radio communications systems in both Narrow and Wide Bands;
- Analyzing Designing architecting modeling or implementing radio communications products or systems;
- Analyzing Designing architecting modeling or implementing radio communications waveforms;
- Analyzing Designing modeling or implementing narrowband or wideband antennas;
- Analyzing Designing modeling or implementing narrowband or wideband radio frequency propagation models;
- Communications engineering and system security (Hardware software and network) including cryptographic key devices hardware firmware or software that embodies or describes cryptographic logic;
- Radio Frequency Engineering for RealTime systems Distributed Systems embedded systems or mission critical systems environments; and
- Lifecycle management of radio communications systems.
- A minimum of 6 years of demonstrated experience performing a minimum of 4 of the following tasks:
- Communicating information technology frameworks/ strategies to management and technical staff.
- Communicating system engineering direction for projects or systems.
- Providing advice guidance and recommendations on technical issues to support the decisionmaking of senior management.
- Leading multidisciplinary teams in the development of IT tactical systems frameworks or strategies.
- Performing strategic operational or tactical planning for projects or systems to meet corporate strategy.
- A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience on Military Command and Control Communication and Information systems or ISTAR systems.
- A minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience within the last 10 years in the preparation of technical concept documents system specifications and technical proposals in the field of Information Technology / Information management or engineering (i.e. System software computer communication security or simulation).
Additional Information :
WorkLife Balance
We strongly support a healthy and productive worklife balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work and policies designed to support employees through their daytoday routines and major life events. For example we offer a Maternity/Parental TopUp (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave TopUp (up to 180 days).
ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employeebased DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued respected and heard.
Compensation
Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary ADGA has a companywide profitsharing plan for all fulltime and parttime employees.
Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards
We offer a comprehensive benefit program providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan ADGA pays for Health & Dental a Health Spending Account ShortTerm Disability an Employee Assistance Program and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships 5000 perks through Perkoplis a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan and access to a wide range of other employeecentric services and savings programs.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
