Field Engineer 3 - Space AHT

Description

The company's Launch and Missile Defense Systems group in Space Systems is hiring a Principal Field Engineer. The role can be filled in several locations.

The work supports the Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) development and sustainment contract for the Missile Defense Agency. The position is on site at Vandenberg Space Force Base, near Santa Barbara, CA.

As a maintenance technician on the GMD team at Vandenberg, you keep the IFICS Data Terminal (IDT) hardware and software, the GMD Communication Node Equipment (GCN) and the Ground Fire Control and Communication (GFC/C) system running. You will also work with program teams, subcontractors and the customer, and you will be on call when the customer requires emergency maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Keep the IDT, GCN and GFC/C systems maintained, scheduled, troubleshot and repaired.
• Keep GMD assets above 99% system availability for the customer.
• Handle maintenance activities, property control, facilities, safety, security and daily production for the IDT, GCN and GFC/C systems.
• Log all anomalies and incidents under standard maintenance policy and procedures.
• Take part in customer site visits and brief the customer on upgrades and obsolescence issues.
• Join site and program meetings, and build slides, charts and white papers to support decisions.
• Support hardware and software integration, upgrades and repairs for the Ground Weapons Systems (GWS/GS) products.
• Apply software patches and anti-virus updates in line with contract and statement of work requirements.
• Support customer deliverables and help develop and improve processes.
• Interface with the on-site MDA customer as needed.
• Travel for roughly 10% of your time.

Requirements

• Five years of experience with a bachelor's degree, three years with a master's degree, or nine years without a degree.
• A current Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain COMSEC and TS/SCI clearances.
• A certification that meets DoD 8570 requirements, such as Security+.
• Working knowledge of LAN fundamentals, including Ethernet routers, switches and TCP/IP-based protocols.
• Knowledge of Red Hat/Linux, Windows and virtual computing environments.
• The ability to work without close supervision at a remote site while coordinating with a varied group of people.
• A strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
• The ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed.
• Preferred: CCNA certification as a technician.
• Preferred: practical experience with Active Directory, SolarWinds and log file analysis.
• Preferred: experience with COMSEC handling and Taclane operations.
• Preferred: IFICS Data Terminal hardware and software experience or training.
• Preferred: experience with Windows, Solaris and Red Hat/Linux applications.
• Preferred: skill at following documented processes and checklists.
• Preferred: willingness to work a flexible schedule to keep operations running.
• Preferred: knowledge of military command, control and communication systems, and of maintenance, logistics and the MMICS database.
• Preferred: strong communication skills and a team-player attitude.
• Preferred: understanding of or experience with satellite communications.

Conditions

Active Secret clearance is required to start.

Travel is about 10% of the time.

The on-call duty is set by the customer for emergency maintenance.

The primary base salary range is $94,200.00 to $141,200.00. Final pay depends on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Depending on the role, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contribution and let you share in company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.
• This requisition is eligible for the Space Employee Referral Award Program (ERAP).