The Rapid Solutions Innovative Aerospace Division (IAD) delivers RF antenna and processing solutions for air and space applications. IAD is dedicated to providing high performance RF payloads using modern design and manufacturing techniques for fully capable and affordable mission solutions. On the verge of breaking into new markets, IAD is looking for innovators willing to help grow and disrupt the DoD / IC market. **Responsibilities:** Mission Architect charged with leading technical teams from mission analysis, payload architecture concept development, and payload design through prototype and test to deliver affordable, yet capable SIGINT overhead systems. Assists or oversees mission analysis, concept development, and payload design for signals intelligence. Develop and flow down system requirements to RF payload and Electronically Scanned Array (ESA) antenna mechanical and electrical designs. Provide technical and programmatic expertise for command and control, collection, processing, and exploitation of signals from air and space platforms. Support proposals and be an integral contributor for SIGINT solutions to critical Customer needs. This leadership position offers the opportunity to help shape the growing portfolio of air and space programs. Your work will make a difference to national security by building the next generation of tactical ISR systems. + Analyze mission needs and customer requirements for SIGINT systems and derive payload and signal processor designs based on the requirements. + Assess current and future antenna designs and associated electronics as to their suitability to the SIGINT applications. + Derive signal processing and mission data transport requirements for ISR systems and develop architectures to satisfy them. + Hardware SME to drive designs of SIGINT systems and Interface with the Customer on SIGINT-related issues. **Here is what you will need:** + A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate technical field (such as electrical engineering, math, or physics). + 15+ years of experience in SIGINT or related field (such as communications engineering or radar). + Past or Active Clearance with DoD or the IC. + 5+ years of experience as a designer or architect of signal collection payloads to include antennas, RF electronics, digital electronics and data processing. + The ability to work in an agile environment that allows for rapid prototyping and the ability to meet aggressive timelines. + Experience working directly with customers, including presentations and proposals. + Possess strong analytical and organizational skills. + 5+ years of experience in requirements analysis and development and flow. \#Javelin Amentum’s health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus. The base salary range for this position is $147,700 to $264,100. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.