Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer Digital, DOS Diplomatic Security
Job Overview
Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world.
At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.
About the Position
Dexis Professional Services (Dexis) is seeking an RF Engineer Digital for an opportunity within the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), supporting the Countermeasures & Risk Technology Services (CRTS) Support contract under CTS/ETD and CMP/TSC. The purpose of this contract is to provide advanced radio frequency engineering expertise to evaluate emerging technologies, identify security vulnerabilities, and support the protection of U.S. diplomatic facilities and personnel from technical surveillance and compromising emanations.
This full-time position is located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and is required to be on-site full time, except as permitted under situational telework agreements.
This position requires an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. The position is contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities
• Responsible for leading the radio frequency (RF) engineering staff in evaluating new Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) RF technologies, both hardware and software-based radios, and information technologies found in the general office environment and for the mobile employee.
• Evaluates new technologies—including RF and optical—provides technical reports to senior government officials and highlights possible security vulnerabilities while making appropriate recommendations.
• Conducts open-source research on emergent technologies, reports on vulnerabilities and potential countermeasures, generates RF environment baselines worldwide, and documents selected vulnerabilities via laboratory testing.
• Assists in drafting and reviewing technical security policies and guidelines involving state-of-the-art information technologies and their implementation in Department of State resources.
• Responsible for gathering information on new technologies and any previous associated research, identifying emanations not previously recognized, and implementing and maintaining a database of signal parameters for future recognition.
• Assists in various laboratory testing to determine the vulnerabilities associated with, but not limited to, GSM, GPRS, CDMA, IEEE 802.15, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi), Free Space Optical (FSO), and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies.
• The RF Engineer Digital is responsible for working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition, to support technical and operational requirements.
Qualifications
• Current U.S. Government final Top Secret Personnel Security Clearance and able to qualify for SCI access.
• Eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required security clearance/access approvals.
• Five years of radio frequency (RF) work experience with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or similar field; or at least ten years of equivalent RF work experience.
• Desired experience in advanced radio wave propagation theory, digital communication systems, and bit-stream analysis.
• Familiarity with new and emerging mobile information technologies.
• SIGINT or Signal Analyst experience.
• Familiarity with cryptography and best security practices for computer networks and mobile computers.
• Knowledge of commercial RF technologies, e.g., GSM/GPRS/EDGE, CDMA, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, RFID, and WiMAX.
• Knowledge of information technology hardware and software capabilities.
• Knowledge of modulation schemes and types.
• Awareness of Intelligence Community policies and familiarity with a variety of agency-specific policies.
• Demonstrated experience working with data throughout its lifecycle, including collection, management, analysis, reporting, and secure disposition.
This position is telework eligible on a situational basis with supervisory approval.
0-10% CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required for program coordination.
May be required to travel OCONUS to conduct installation, training, or maintenance at diplomatic facilities. OCONUS travel may include critical threat locations around the world with austere living conditions. Domestic travel may be required for training and program coordination.
Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?
If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!
Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.
As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.