RF Payload Systems Engineer

3 weeks ago

Chantilly, United States Velos Full time

Velos is a full-service engineering and technical services and government relations consulting firm representing leaders in the defense, aerospace, intelligence, and related industries. As an SBA-certified HUBZone company, Velos incorporates technical prowess into the execution of corporate strategies and business development experience, providing clients with reliable, cost effective, and maximum impact solutions. Velos also provides multi-discipline engineering and technical services to agencies such as NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Department of Defense (DoD).

Velos is seeking a RF Payload Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to a government Intelligence Community (IC) customer for complex space and ground efforts as a part of a portfolio of programs.

The RF Payload Systems Engineer will support the System Program Office (SPO) in a technical capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of RF payload systems development and acquisitions that advance the National Reconnaissance Office's (NRO) space resiliency posture. The RF Payload Systems Engineer will be expected to work individually and as part of a team of high-performing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) that work to support the entire lifecycle of systems engineering and management processes to deliver desired capabilities and meet program objectives.

Essential job functions will include but are not limited to:

  • Overseeing design and development of RF payload systems and components including signal processing units
  • Applying complex RF specifications, tolerances, simulations, and test procedures for RF payload systems and components
  • Assisting the Government in developing concept of operations (CONOPS) and approaches to employment of RF systems
  • Ensuring research and development (R&D) efforts are planned and conducted on sound engineering practices including management of technical risks
  • Providing technical support to Government customer activities and programmatic processes
  • Developing documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, briefs Government and industry as required
  • Developing RF payload performance models to inform Government systems engineering trades
  • Supports Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with other technical domain SMEs and program stakeholders to achieve a detailed understanding of the flight systems, designs, and interfaces necessary to satisfy mission requirements
  • Providing oversight of acquisitions, with specific focus on the RF payload systems elements, functionality, interfaces, manufacture, build, test, and operations to ensure end-to-end system closure and satisfaction of mission need
  • Reviewing Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, technical accuracy, and sufficiency of design details to meet program requirements and objectives
  • Participating in technical interchange meetings between developers and COTR
Required Qualifications:
  • Experience in RADAR system operations, waveform usage and processing
  • Experience in RF systems design, specifications, development, manufacturing, and test
  • Strong written and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment
  • Experience using systems engineering processes, methods, tools, and program roles to develop, implement, and deploy solutions for Satellite Systems
Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline
Clearance Requirements:
  • Active TS/SCI with CI Poly.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.


Velos (VEE-los), meaning "arrow" in Greek, truly symbolizes who we are as a company. We provide the perfect combination of agile, highly talented engineering and technical support with decades of market analysis and strategic planning experience - providing invaluable capabilities from strategy development through program execution. Whether we are leading an effort or part of a team, Velos always hits the mark

Velos offers a competitive benefits package including PTO, 401K, and health benefits. We know our team is more than just the job we do, which is why we support education advancement with our tuition reimbursement program.

Velos is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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