ASE, an Akima company, is looking to hire an Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer as technical authority and subject matter expert exploring new technologies for immediate insertion to Coast Guard programs. The person for this position will research new sensor technologies to detect broad spectrum RF signals advancing the Coast Guard mission of maritime surveillance. Any recommendations of system upgrades, additions, or removal is dependent upon the approval of the USCG.
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This position requires up to 25% travel as needed.
Responsibilities
- This Engineer is a subject matter expert on RF broad spectrum signals, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) signal processing, traditional signal processing techniques, and RF transmission devices.
- They must have experience and understand the landscape of the current Coast Guard maritime domain awareness technologies to optimize RF transmission devices, antennas, and front-end RF hardware.
- Understand current emerging RF technologies, spectrum-monitoring tools, AI/ML advancements, and relevant industry standards.
- Strong understanding of RF transmission devices, antenna systems, and RF hardware architectures that applies to the Coast Guard maritime environment.
- Conduct technical assessments, feasibility studies, and performance evaluations of RF systems and subsystems.
- Produce technical reports and recommendations, system models, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders to improve maritime domain surveillance requirements.
- Collaborate in teams in a laboratory setting to test and investigate new technologies with the intent for immediate insertion into operational environments either land, sea or air.
- Integration of data into existing USCG systems will also be investigated.
- Recommendations of system upgrades, additions, or removal is dependent upon the approval of the USCG.
- Recommend policies, doctrine, tactics, and procedures given past expert opinion or using analysis of actual outcomes.
- Collaborate with engineering, research, and program management teams to guide system architecture and technology roadmaps.
- Conduct periodic technical exchange meetings (TEMS) with Coast Guard for collaborative development sessions, program reviews, and design reviews.
- Provide input to and review new Coast Guard technology requirements documents.
- Propose solutions to maritime surveillance requirements gaps for Coast Guard.
- Act as a subject matter expert on new maritime sensor technologies and related standards.
- Support development of all technical documentation required by C5ISC SELC processes.
- Reports (STR) IAW current USCG processes as required.
- Provide input as requested by the USCG in the development of Engineering Change documentation.
- Attend quarterly program management and technical working group meetings as directed.
- Provide formal reports on any deficiencies identified as directed by the COR.
- Review for accuracy reports and documentation delivered as directed by the COR.
Qualifications
- Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance.
- Education and experience:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the field of Engineering*.
- Four (4) years of C4I System Engineering or RF engineering experience.
- *NOTE: a candidate with eight (8) or more years of experience in RF sensor Support may fulfill the minimum qualification requirements in lieu of the degree.
- Must have two (2) years’ experience with Coast Guard RF sensor technologies or engineering.
- Familiarity with standards and protocols for RF communications and spectrum management.
- Experience with signals Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Coast Guard RF technologies or other military RF technologies.
Benefits Information
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Pay Range
$140,000 - $150,000 annually
Job ID
2026-23273
Work Type
Remote
