SATCOM / Mobile / COMSEC / VHF Systems Engineer - Active Top Secret Required

Description

The company supports a federal government client in the Washington, D.C. area with a maintenance program for data and voice communications equipment, and the client works at the highest levels of government.

As the Systems Engineer, you are the maintenance subject matter expert for the client and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.

The team works in a fast-paced environment with training, certification, and career advancement options.

The position requires an active Top Secret clearance, with Top Secret/SCI eligibility to be obtained, and no Public Trust or other clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise the customer on planning, configuring, and implementing mobile and fixed communications platforms, with attention to safety, reliability, supportability, and long-term sustainment.
• Administer, operate, troubleshoot, and assist end users on land mobile radio, SATCOM, cellular-based routing, and Windows-based terminals in tactical and field settings.
• Carry out routine and emergency maintenance and repair on SATCOM systems, multi-band radios, IP voice endpoints, computers, and core data network gear such as servers, KVMs, routers, switches, and distribution panels.
• Keep inventory records and life-cycle maintenance schedules for communications and IT equipment, so assets are visible and refresh and sustainment are planned.
• Support the acquisition, storage, relocation, and deployment of communications equipment so resources are available when needed to sustain and expand mission communications.
• Handle COMSEC keying material under applicable DOW and unit policies and procedures, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of secure communications.
• Recommend replacements, upgrades, and enhancements so communications capabilities stay modern, resilient, and supportable.
• Write and maintain standard operating procedures, recurring task documentation, and system update records so operations stay consistent and troubleshooting is efficient.
• Build and deliver training for unit personnel on operating and routinely maintaining secure mobile communications platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) or equivalent experience, plus 3+ years of related experience.
• Hold CompTIA Security+ or 8140 IAT II compliance.
• Know mobile communications systems, including the Iridium constellation, 4G LTE and 5G mobile routers, secure mobile cellular devices, and VHF, SHF, and UHF radios.
• Understand IP networking, VoIP architecture, encrypted VTC systems, and the PSTN.
• Know satellite communications across UHF, Ku, and Ka bands, including Milstar, WGS, TDMA and FDMA architectures, and how to access space segment assets.
• Understand radio frequency theory, including HF propagation, VHF capabilities, and radio encryption methods.
• Understand site design and equipment integration based on established deployment procedures and requirements.
• Be familiar with systems integration, including hardware framing and mounting, basic soldering, power tools, modifying plastic and metal bench stock parts, and installing and removing cable.
• Know electrical circuit principles, fabricate and splice electrical connectors, and test electronics with digital multimeters.
• Have experience troubleshooting complex communications problems with spectrum analyzers, OTDRs, bit error rate testers, network traffic analyzers, and packet inspection tools.
• Have working knowledge of Windows 10, Windows administrative tools, and software interoperability in Windows.
• Know documentation standards for operational requirements documents, standard operating procedures, and quick reference guides.
• Understand the solutions procurement process, including assessing alternatives, analyzing requirements, and working within budget and implementation constraints.
• Be available to travel within the continental United States for up to two weeks at a time to support mission activities.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and explain complex mission information to U.S. Government leadership.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with partner agency staff, third-party equipment providers, and sibling programs.
• Work independently or with minimal supervision and keep up the required operational tempo.
• Be a U.S. citizen.

Conditions

The role is onsite in Washington, D.C., at the customer site, with some work in the DMV area.

The schedule is 40 hours per week, with flexible hours as long as weekly minimums are met.

Travel is less than 10% of the time, within the continental United States, and is set by customer requests, which may not be flexible.

Salary is likely to be $80,179 to $108,477, based on experience, location, and possibly contract requirements, and may fall outside that range. It is not a guaranteed amount.

As part of hiring, you must complete an identity verification process using biometrics and AI, and be on camera for virtual interviews.

Equal opportunity employer; individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are welcome to apply.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule and full flex work weeks where possible.
• 401(k) with pre- and post-tax contributions up to IRS limits and a company match.
• Medical plans, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental, vision, and disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel insurance, provided or available.
• Paid vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Paid education and certifications, an internal mobility team, and access to current technology.