Engineer
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs Project Management, which may include gathering requirements, developing and presenting plans for additional funding, researching, procuring, and tracking necessary hardware purchases, equipment installations, and troubleshooting and maintaining system infrastructures
- Installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining Radio Frequency (RF) radios to support real-time missions
- Installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining copper and fiber cables for data transmissions
- Designing, installing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining Flight Termination Systems (FTS) infrastructure to meet Range Safety and mission requirements
- Participates with capturing and delineating requirements and testing of FTS systems
- Performs analysis of data and develops reports to support certification of FTS
- Participates in technical exchange meeting to discuss voice and FTS requirements and develops and implements plans to meet requirements
- Tests software for voice communications systems and FTS to ensure equipment is functioning and aligned to correct support operations
- Documents designs, installations, and modification of Test Communications Systems and maintains configuration management system
- Researches hardware and/or labor through numerous avenues for contract and government contracts
- Interacts with vendors for maintenance support for both hardware and software quotes
- Travel and overtime will be required for this position
Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.
Education, Certifications, License, and Skill Requirements:
- BS Degree in an engineering discipline from a school of engineering having at least one professional engineering curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) (or in related disciplines such as physics, mathematics or computer science) is required). Preferred Majors are Electronics Engineering and Electrical Engineering
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience performing the stated or similar functions. At least two (2) years of work experience associated with engineering functions as related to development, test, or evaluation of instrumentation systems. Possess an academic and work experience background in such areas as preparation of technical and operational test plans, execution of sophisticated tests, certification of systems, logistic support planning, technical data review, and analytical interpretation of test results. Knowledge of computer systems, software, networks, RF, and electronics.
- Must have experience and skills with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
- Must have knowledge of RF and experience with technical troubleshooting and/or problem-solving
- Experience with Microsoft Project is desired
- Fiber experience with connectors, terminating, troubleshooting, splicing, polishing, etc. is desired
- Copper cable experience with connectors, terminating, troubleshooting, etc. is desired
- Knowledge of networking protocols and data flows is desired
- Experience with C/C++ is desired
- Experience with soldering is desired
- Lab tools knowledge or experience with drills, wrenches, pliers, volt-meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc. is desired
- Candidate must be a self-starter and possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written skills
- Must be flexible and team-oriented
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and successfully pass drug screening test
Security Clearance:
- Must have and be able to maintain a United States Department of Defense Top Secret Security Clearance, which requires United States Citizenship
Our Benefits and Perks Include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD Insurance
- Tuition and Training Assistance Program
- Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave & 11 Paid Federal Holidays