General Engineer- RF Mission Data Developer

Navair International Ltd - Ridgecrest, CA

Full-time

Ridgecrest, CA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The RF mission data developer plays a crucial role within the Effects Deployment TPO (FXTPO) Mission Support Cell (MSC), focusing on the programming of information essential for the LRASM RF seeker to effectively identify and engage maritime targets. This position is integral to the development of Mission Data Packages (MDP) that are delivered to the United States Navy (USN), United States Air Force (USAF), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) warfighters, enabling them to employ the LRASM against potential threats posed by enemy ships. Key responsibilities include conducting thorough research on intelligence sources to identify RF emitters and associated systems on threat ships of interest. The developer will also delve into RF databases such as EWIR, CED, and EDNA to gather necessary data for characterizing these RF emitters. A significant aspect of the role involves sensorizing RF emitter characteristics to ensure compatibility with the LRASM RF Sensor and programming these characteristics into the appropriate databases. The RF mission data developer will utilize various software tools to convert threat emitter characteristics into data files that are suitable for tactical weapons or simulation test environments. Participation in Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) is also a key duty, where the developer will review and approve RF emitter characterizations conducted by team members. Collaboration with the FXTPO Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) team is essential for developing and executing test cases of RF mission data files within the LRASM Kill Chain Testbed (KCT) and/or Signal Processor-in-the-Loop (SPIL) test environments. Additionally, the developer will review simulation test results to ensure that the RF data files are compatible with the missile RF Sensor and flight software, and that they produce the expected performance against threat systems. Support for system engineers within the FXTPO and at contractor sites is also part of the role, contributing to the ongoing development of the LRASM weapon system and its RF Sensor. The developer will generate mission data files for use in captive carry or free flight test events and will analyze RF Sensor data collected during these events to assess weapon seeker performance.

Responsibilities

• Research intelligence sources to identify RF emitters and related systems on threat ships of interest.
• Research RF databases such as EWIR, CED, and EDNA to collect data required to characterize RF emitters.
• Sensorize RF emitter characteristics to be compatible with the LRASM RF Sensor and program these into appropriate databases.
• Operate software tools to convert threat emitter characteristics into data files suitable for tactical weapons or simulation test environments.
• Participate in Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) to review and approve RF emitter characterizations performed by fellow team members.
• Coordinate with members of the FXTPO Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) team to develop and execute test cases of RF mission data files in the LRASM Kill Chain Testbed (KCT) and/or Signal Processor-in-the-Loop (SPIL) test environments.
• Review results from simulation tests to verify RF data files compatibility with missile RF Sensor and flight software, ensuring expected performance against threat systems.
• Support system engineers within the FXTPO and at contractor sites in the continued development of the LRASM weapon system and its RF Sensor.
• Generate mission data files for use in captive carry or free flight test events and review RF Sensor data collected in these events to evaluate weapon seeker performance.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience in RF mission data development or related field.
• Strong understanding of RF emitter characteristics and systems.
• Experience with software tools for data conversion and simulation testing.
• Ability to conduct thorough research using intelligence sources and RF databases.
• Familiarity with Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and approval processes.
• Experience in coordinating with modeling, simulation, and analysis teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with LRASM or similar weapon systems.
• Knowledge of maritime target engagement strategies.
• Familiarity with military operations and defense contracting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $91,000 to $142,000.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Health insurance and wellness programs.