Communication Subject Matter Expert

501744 Communication Subject Matter Expert (Military Radios)

Work Location:            Huntsville, AL

Schedule:                    Full Time

Relocation:                  Negotiable

IronMountain Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Communications Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the Mission Equipment branch of the Apache Attack Helicopter Project Management Office (AAH-PMO) based in the Huntsville, Alabama area. The position will serve as the Communications Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, the communications focal point for the AAH-PMO. The position requires a highly motivated individual with knowledge of complex military grade communications equipment including software defined radios, amplifiers, antennas, state of the art waveforms and cryptographic algorithms, and relevant military standards and airworthiness qualification requirements for integration onto the Apache platform. The candidate for this position must be able to work independently and be able to build strong relationships across multiple project offices with all levels of government employees.

Job Responsibilities:       .  

• Generate software development roadmaps/strategies and cost estimates for Radio Frequency intensive systems.

• Work with User Community to develop technical Communication requirements.

• Coordinate with PM and Systems Readiness Directorate to achieve Airworthiness Qualification for aircraft components as required.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and standards for use in Software Defined Radio systems.

• Perform countermeasures and vulnerability analysis for Radio Frequency systems.

• Assist PM personnel in developing contractual requirements associated with technical efforts to include primarily Statement of Work development.

• Support implementation and development of digital signal processing of Ultra-Wide Bandwidth software defined radio (SDR) systems utilizing open standards SOSA and define guidance for future development and standardization.

• Coordinate frequencies in support of all Apache-related test and initial fielding activities.

• Obtain and maintain access to a SIPR account for corresponding with DOD spectrum and frequency management agencies.

• Track status of all Apache-related Radio/Temporary Frequency Authorizations (RFAs/TFAs) and submit new RFA/TFA requests as required.

• Keep PM informed of technical status of assigned tasks, significant events, controversial issues, program reviews, and other relevant issues.

• Be able to meet challenging deadlines.

• Travel is estimated at 10%

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use tools or controls; normal physical activity (reach with hands and arms; climb stairs); and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and leadership. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience modeling and using modeling tools – Model Based Systems Engineering

• Experience with chassis-based radio systems

• Experience with design and/or testing of Radio Frequency devices and communication systems. 

• Experience developing systems for military applications (e.g. avionics, GPS, Communications) 

• Familiarity with communication protocols used in military Radio Frequency communication systems. 

• Experience with developing countermeasures against Radio Frequency communications systems (jamming, spoofing, replay attacks, etc.) 

• Experience integrating and troubleshooting complex hardware/software intensive systems.

• Experience developing technical reports and presentations; must have the ability to work independently and effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Education and General experience: 

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering and 5 – 10 years of experience preferred.

• Understanding of current DoD acquisition framework and procedures

• Working knowledge of AH-64 aircraft systems, weapons systems as well as systems engineering processes and procedures is preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills are a must to facilitate coordination with configuration management, contracts, outside contractors/vendors, engineers, the Apache User community, and project/program leadership.

Clearance Requirements:   Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. 

IronMountain Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/SDVOSB