Darkblade Systems is a trusted provider of specialized capabilities to priority programs within the defense and intelligence communities, delivering scientific, engineering, technical, operational support and training services. Formed in 2010, Darkblade Systems strives to be a business that puts people first: clients, colleagues, employees, and teammates. Our cleared personnel are experts in the operationalization and deployment of new and emerging technologies.
Responsibilities
Identify standard and non-standard formats and protocols in RF COMEXT data (e.g., packetized data, proprietary data or data masking).
Evaluate RF COMEXT datasets and verify processor fidelity.
Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum analysis theory, including differentiation, spectrum characteristics, and RF agility.
OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:
This position operates on a standard 8 hour schedule Monday - Friday.
TRAVEL:
Little to no travel expected.
Qualifications
CLEARANCE:
Active Top Secret / SCI clearance with polygraph.
EDUCATION:
A degree may be substituted for years of SIGINT experience in some instances.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
5 years of SIGINT analysis experience, including 3 years working with RF COMEXT data with a degree.
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10 years of SIGINT analysis experience ,including 5 years working with RF COMEXT data without a degree.
Ability to identify standard and non-standard formats and protocols in RF COMEXT data (e.g., packetized data, proprietary data or data masking).
Ability to evaluate RF COMEXT datasets and verify processor fidelity.
Familiarity with Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum analysis theory, including differentiation, spectrum characteristics, and RF agility.
Satellite systems experience to include satellite communication (SATCOM) equipment, satellite operations, and basic satellite communications principles.
Experience in strategic, operational, and tactical mission support within TechSIGINT.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Experience with Combined Emitter Database (CED) or Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database (EWIRDB).
Darkblade Systems is a federal contractor, and therefore subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status.
Darkblade Systems is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
