Senior Communications Standards Engineer

The Marlin Alliance, Inc. is seeking a Senior Communications Standards Engineer to work in San Diego, CA. This position supports the analysis and evaluation of tactical radio systems, software defined radios (SDR's) and communications architectures. This individual will provide technical support to government stakeholders by reviewing communications system designs, evaluating interoperability and integration considerations and provide recommendations related to the development and application of communications standards for DoD tactical communications systems.

Established in 2002, The Marlin Alliance is a woman-owned small business (WOSB) seeking to hire highly skilled individuals to support mission critical projects within the Navy. We are looking for motivated individuals to lead and support digital transformation, data science and analytics, and automation projects for variety of Navy clients. Individuals must be able to function in a fast-paced work environment and able to adapt quickly to rapidly changing requirements and technologies. Using your comprehensive knowledge of various technologies, you will design, develop, and implement solutions to support Navy mission owners in their digital transformation journey.

Location: San Diego, CA - Hybrid 3 day's/week on-site - NAVWAR

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical analysis and engineering support related to tactical communications standards, architectures and interoperability.
• Review technical documentation, system designs and engineering artifacts related to software defined radios (SDRs), tactical waveforms and communications networks.
• Evaluate communication system architectures and implementations to identify interoperability, performance and integration considerations.
• Provide technical input and recommendations regarding the development, application and evolution of communications standards supporting DoD tactical communications systems.
• Participate in technical reviews, working groups and meetings with government and industry stakeholders.
• Develop technical observations, analyses and written recommendations to support government decision-making.
• Support evaluation of emerging communications technologies and approaches relevant to future tactical communications capabilities.
• Coordinate with related engineering disciplines, including cybersecurity and CEMA specialists, when evaluating communications system capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong problem-solving capability
• Experience with Waveforms and tactical communications systems.
• Experience of working within an Agile, continuous integration environment
• 5+ year of experience with PKI secured systems
• 5+ year of experience with software development and lifecycles
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science
• Experience with DoD tactical communications systems.
• Experience with the Navy
• Active DoD Secret level clearance

Work Environment and Mental/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Typical office environment with no unusual hazards.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Constant sitting while using the computer terminal.
• Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents.
• Constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication.
• Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching may be required.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Constant use of mental alertness.
• Frequent work under deadlines.

Job Classification:
Associate II
$120,000 - $240,000

Disclaimer:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.