RF Embedded Systems Advisor-5

Overview Do you want to make a difference and impact National Security? Come and work for a billion dollar international research institution. Our collaborative environment and commitment to work/life balance makes Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) an ideal place to advance your career, challenge yourself and make a difference. We offer excellent benefits including pension, matching 401(k), tuition reimbursement plans, health insurance, and flexible work schedules. We are a group of passionate engineers who have a long history of building and deploying embedded RF sensor systems for a wide variety of sponsors and applications. We are 60+ electronics engineers, software engineers, mechanical engineers, physicists, etc.; all sharing the DNA and desire to deploy solutions for our sponsors that help the mission of national security. We are looking for that unique person who loves designing electronic systems that fulfills sponsor technology needs in fielded applications. This person will find that connecting technical solutions to the people who need our help also requires translating sponsors expressed needs into deliverables for those on the front lines protecting and serving our country. Specifically, in this role we are looking to enhance our leadership in the area of Radio Frequency (RF) engineering coupled to Machine Learning processes. We have a growing RF portfolio that spans RF fingerprinting, communications, and sensing applications. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to assist the group leader and other senior staff in their efforts to provide both strategic and tactical leadership to the group; specifically to provide insight into sponsor spaces and to aid in the business development activities of the Advanced Engineered Systems group. They will assist in increasing both our programmatic footprint, and our mission impact. They will be focused on strengthening the strategic position of the group through a focus on: Disadvantaged and resilient communications Unintended emissions exploitation Intentional emissions exploitation Mobile, edge, or IoT systems research Multi-INT integration Unattended remote sensor systems The ideal candidate possesses the ability to sell ideas to sponsors as well as a successful history of managing projects and delivering results. Fielding solutions is important to us! Responsibilities: Development of new business capture opportunities Sustainment of existing business capture opportunities Successful management of projects Strategic advice related to sponsor needs Strategic advice related to the group capability development Mentoring of junior staff Authoring and contributing to proposals, journal articles, technical reports, patent disclosures, and enhancement of external visibility of PNNL's research efforts Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: BS/BA and 9 years of relevant experience -OR- MS/MA or higher and 7 years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will posses a technical background, ideally with advanced degrees in fields such as Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Physics, or the equivalent. Established record or research in the RF space published in peer reviewed journal articles or presented at juried conferences. Experience with federal sponsors Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment No hazardous working conditions / environment are anticipated for this position. Additional Information This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance. Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B. Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP). Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated. Testing Designated Position This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program. About PNNL Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them! At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs. Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [email protected]. Drug Free Workplace PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Mandatory Requirements Battelle requires employees to have a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. Applicants are required to disclose their vaccination status following a conditional offer of employment and must attest to being fully vaccinated with a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-approved COVID-19 vaccination or provide documentation of need for medical or religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.