CEDAR email: AFRL Job Opportunity: Transionospheric RF Propagation Systems Lead

Thu Jun 22 16:11:58 MDT 2023

Transionospheric RF Propagation Systems Lead (AFRL/RVBXC)

Kirtland AFB (Albuquerque), NM

Join the Geospace Environmental Impacts and Applications Branch of science
and engineering professionals. Leading Ionospheric Scintillation expert
wanted to drive R&D effort in support of the US Space Force!

DR-03 $113,941 to $161,018; DR-04 $145,326 to $179,705 (including locality)

Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 06 July
2023. Resumes should be in DD/MMM/YYYY format.

The AFRL Geospace Environmental Impacts and Applications Branch (RVBXC)
seeks to hire a mid- to senior-level Physicist or Radio Frequency (RF)
engineer in Albuquerque, NM. Applicants should have a fundamental
understanding of the physics of electromagnetic (EM) wave scattering and
propagation through random and complex media. Eventually, the incumbent
would serve as the transionospheric RF propagation expert and lead the R&D
effort in support of the overall branch technical strategy.

The incumbent will develop, plan and carry out fundamental theoretical
physics studies from first principal-based models, including numerical
modeling of EM propagation with the objective to understand the impact of
ionospheric irregularities on transionospheric signals to develop mitigation
strategies that suppress interference on RF links, provide awareness of the
ionospheric environment, and develop models forecasting and predicting
ionospheric scintillation events for RF military systems.

The incumbent will also develop physics or first-principles based models and
state-of-the-art software such as phase-screen, raytrace, or full-wave
propagation codes to further enable deep-level scientific understanding and
realizations of the space environment. This will include efforts to analyze
ground-based and satellite space environment databases to develop novel or
enhance current sensor technologies and vigorously validate space
environment models and propose mitigation approaches and requested
techniques for satellite and ground system design and operations.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

- Directing other scientists, engineers, and technicians in the development
of experimental techniques, laboratory/field measurement hardware, and
scientific or first-principles based modeling software. 

- Managing research contracts to broaden, extend, and complement in-house
activities in all relevant areas. 

- Communicating results in scientific journals and by presentations at both
international and domestic scientific/technical conferences and USAF/DoD
briefings and meetings. 

- Seeking, advocating, and securing support for these efforts from
customers' ensuring efforts and customer interactions are closely
coordinated with program and supervisory management and lead toward
potential operational transitions. 

- Supporting larger program and mission goals. 

- Performing additional duties as assigned. 

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by
agency policy

Maximum Telework Flexibilities: The duty location for this position is
listed below, however, this position is eligible for maximum telework
flexibilities. Telework options can be negotiated and implemented after
entrance on duty.

Kirtland AFB, NM

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

- US Citizenship

- Experience in space environment research, observations, model development,
or operations

- Must possess a professional science or engineering (S&E) degree from an
accredited academic institution

- Must possess at least one year of specialized experience that has equipped
the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and
abilities/competencies to perform successfully the duties of the position
and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled
(i.e., one year of specialized related experience at the DR-02/GS-12 or
DR-03/GS-14 or equivalent grade level)

- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD TS/SCI security clearance

Desired Qualifications

- Advanced Degree in physical science 

- Experience working with national and international research community.

- Familiarity with radio frequency technology and instrumentation, including
antenna design and signal processing.

- Experience in research & modeling of the space environment, and experience
with the phase screen theory

- Strong and effective communication skills, critical thinking skills and
practical problem-solving

- Ability to recognize significant research opportunities, engage in
collaborations, and team building

- Experience with data analysis and interpretation, including the use of
software and programming languages such as MATLAB and Python.

- Cultivates and sustains a professional environment of cooperation,
cohesion and teamwork

- Able to develop and maintain close relationships with academia and other
Government agencies for basic research

Req. No: 56321

Apply here:

https://airforcestem.recsolu.com/jobs/_Lf3JrLdrD_ji9KWqA7U6A?job_board_id=g1
93rQ-SUdupijEbTiPUvw

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