Vertex Inc

Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer 3 (Afloat) - Top Secret Clearance

Vertex Inc$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Wireless Technology, or RF Engineering; or 6 years of experience in Navy radio systems operations and maintenance.
  • 6+ years in DoD enterprise or Navy networks, with Fleet NOC or NCTAMS experience preferred.
  • 6+ years in troubleshooting naval communications systems, both ashore and afloat.
  • IAT2 certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) is required; CCNA and Linux/Windows Server certifications are highly desired.
  • Exceptional ability to communicate with senior Navy officials and technical personnel, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

  • Act as Senior Technical Advisor to Strike Group Staff N6, troubleshooting RF communication issues and advising on system optimization.
  • Collaborate with shipboard technicians and officers to ensure effective connectivity for fleet C4ISR requirements.
  • Document technical issues and resolutions, providing reports to Fleet Readiness Directorate.
  • Offer on-the-job training to shipboard technicians and may mentor government personnel.
  • Assist technicians in preparing systems for inspections and facilitate System Operation and Verification Testing (SOVT).
  • Work independently under high operational tempo and be flexible with schedules, including deployments and travel.

Benefits

  • Onsite position in Norfolk, Virginia, fostering close collaboration with teams.
  • Opportunity to work directly with Navy personnel and gain insights into military operations.
  • Role holds significant responsibility as a senior advisor, impacting operational effectiveness.
  • Engagement in diverse technical environments, encompassing installation and testing of RF systems.
  • Possibility for professional growth through mentoring and training Navy technicians.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to support our Norfolk, Virginia government customer. The position is required to be onsite and hold an active Top Secret clearance. The Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer act as senior technical advisor to Carrier Strike Group/Amphibious Ready Group staff N6. Support the ship and staff during installation, testing and problem isolation of RF communications systems. Provide end-to-end technical support for C4ISR, RF, and IT systems; assist CSG/ESG and other staffs with speed-to-capability technology insertions; provide feedback to NAVWAR/PEO C4I/PEO EIS on system performance, design, and logistics issues. Responsibilities 30 Act as Senior Technical Advisor to Strike Group Staff N6, provide assist in troubleshooting complex RF communication issues and make recommendations concerning issue resolution and system employment and optimization. 30 Works with shipboard technicians, ship and staff officers, In-Service Engineering Activity (ISEA), Regional Maintenance Centers (RMC), installation engineers, Fleet Readiness Directorate staff, and others as required to ensure required end-to-end connectivity to satisfy fleet C4ISR requirements. 30 Documents issues and resolution of issues using INTELSHARE FSET Status Reports and after-action reports. Provides reports to Fleet Readiness Directorate as directed. 30 Provides OJT on systems for shipboard technicians. May be required to mentor civilian/government technicians. 30 Assist shipboard technicians in preparation of systems for inspections. Assist with System Operation and Verification Testing (SOVT). 30 Candidate must be capable of working independently with little or no supervision in a high operations tempo environment, and be willing to work a flexible schedule, including shipboard deployments of 8-12 weeks and overseas travel. Qualifications 30 Minimum Qualification: 30 Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Wireless Technology or in RF Engineering. Bachelor's degree may be substituted with six (6) years of applicable experience with the operation and maintenance of Navy afloat and ashore radio systems. 30 6+ years of experience with DoD enterprise or Navy networks. Fleet NOC or NCTAMS experience highly desired. 30 6+ years of experience in troubleshooting Naval communications ashore and/or afloat. 30 Preferred Certifications: 30 IAT2 certifications required for IA (Security+ CE or equivalent). 30 CCNA certifications highly desired. 30 Linux, Windows Server certifications desired. 30 Skills: 30 Must communicate well both orally and in writing. Must be able to communicate well with senior Navy officials and technical personnel. 30 Must be able to troubleshoot across multiple systems, including those off-site and work with other SMEs to determine cause and actions to take for circuit restoration. 30 Must be able modify technical documentation, SOPs, baseline documentation (drawings, topologies, etc.) and other systems engineering documents 30 Must be capable of activating, maintaining, and troubleshooting various HF, UHF, EHF and SHF circuits across multiple classes of Navy ships 30 Must have intimate knowledge of fleet communications systems and architectures. 30 Must be able to provide training to Navy personnel. 30 Clearance: 30 The position requires an active Top Secret. Top Secret/SCI may be required depending on site. #LI-YG1 #clearance

About Vertex Inc

Vertex Inc is a leading provider of tax technology and services, enabling companies of all sizes to realize the full strategic potential of the tax function by automating and integrating tax processes, while leveraging advanced and predictive analytics of tax data. Vertex provides cloud-based and on-premise solutions that can be tailored to specific industries for every major line of tax, including income, sales and consumer use, value added and payroll. Vertex also offers solutions for tax data management, compliance and reporting, tax research, and planning and analysis. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Learn more about Vertex Inc
Size
1,200 employees
Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$78.9 million
Founded
1978
Revenue
$374.6 million
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