Systems Engineer

Overview

Intrepid, an SPA Company, brings more than 20 years of experience supporting the Department of Defense and . Government, consistently setting the standard for excellence in the federal marketplace. Committed to advancing the mission of the . Warfighter, Intrepid leverages technological superiority to deliver innovative solutions across air, space, land, and sea domains. We are proud to foster a collaborative, dynamic work environment, offering competitive compensation and an industry-leading 401k contribution. Our team is built through merit and achievement, and we’re always looking for the best and brightest to join us in our growth. We treat our people like family, we are mission-focused, and we give back! Join us today.

We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience applying systems engineering concepts to help convert technical objectives into real-world test configurations, review test plans for scientific process, coordinate radio frequency approval documents, maintain schedules for large projects, and fly quadcopters for counter Unmanned Aerial Systems efforts.

The Systems Engineer will support the Air Force Material Command (AFMC) in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. Travel will be required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, tracking, execution, and reporting of existing High Power Microwave (HPM) and High Energy Laser projects, including : Assisting in test site design;Managing test site configuration;Assessing and addressing project risks;Managing the project schedule.
• Increase the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) capacity to perform HPM experiments by working with AFRL headquarters and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on long term frequency clearances and Electronic Attack documents.
• Increase the ability to deploy HPM technology by working with Foreign Disclosure Office and Program Offices to provide frequency clearance information to be evaluated by foreign governments.
• Review test plans for High Energy Laser and HPM experiments.
• Assist / conduct in-person reviews of Standard Operating Procedures developed for laser and microwave experimentation facilities.
• Operate basic HPM and laser data acquisition systems owned by the government.
• Assist in the development of various certifications for Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) systems such as Directed Energy Weapon Initial Operational Employment Review and Approval Process (DEWRAP), Authorization to Proceed (ATO), and Interim Authority to Test (IATT) packages.
• Operate quadcopters to support field testing of counter unmanned aerial systems at Kirtland AFB and at other test sites such as White Sands Missile Range. Training and certification will be provided by the Air Force.

Qualifications

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