Shipboard TVS-AN/USQ-155 Subject Matter Expert

Scientific Research Corporation • $87K — $144K *

Portsmouth, VA 23703In-Person

Aerospace & Defense

8 - 10 years of experience

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Qualifications

8+ years of hands-on experience with shipboard radio communications and digital patch panel equipment.
Strong knowledge of TVS digital patching operations and troubleshooting.
Expertise in HF communication systems and testing RF systems.
Familiar with spectrum analyzers, power meters, and basic antenna troubleshooting.
Effective communicator with diverse stakeholders including military personnel and technical staff.
CompTIA Security+ Certification required within 6 months of hire.
Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and expertise for AN/USQ-155 TVS systems during installations and upgrades.
Test and troubleshoot HF communication systems.
Perform on-platform installations and system-level software testing to ensure readiness.
Read and interpret technical reports and drawings for effective troubleshooting.
Deliver updates on system status to supervisors and the In-Service Engineering Activity (ISEA).
Handle materials and equipment, ensuring proper packaging and transportation.
Support customer communications while prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.

Benefits

Opportunities for travel within CONUS and OCONUS, approximately 30-40% of the year.
Work within a collaborative and diverse team environment.
Hands-on engagement with cutting-edge naval communication systems.
Training and development opportunities, including formal instruction for ship's force personnel.

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Salary Statement

Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $87,000.00/Yr. - USD $144,900.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Description

Requiring daily reporting to St. Julien's Creek Annex - no remote work authorized. Providing waterfront support to afloat naval platforms
Working on various naval platforms and within a lab environment
Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert on AN/USQ-155 TVS systems during shipboard installations, upgrades, and sustainment efforts
Testing and troubleshooting HF systems
Performing on-platform installation, troubleshooting, and testing of naval communication systems and equipment
Performing system-level software testing to accurately validate operational readiness
Repairing electronics assemblies, cables, systems
Reading, understanding and interpreting technical reports and drawings
Assisting troubleshooting and repairing antennas as required
Providing written and/or oral status updates of current system evolution, as well as support provided to LANT/PAC Fleet platforms to supervisor and In-Service Engineering Activity (ISEA) personnel
Standing or walking while lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objects; requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on waterfront platforms during all seasons
Packaging, handling, storage, and transportation of materials and equipment
Supporting and communicating directly with customer
Prioritizing tasks and strong ability to meet deadlines
Performing ad-hoc tasking within contract scope
Traveling occasionally required to support PICOs, SOVTs, SOTs, Technical Assists, etc.
Traveling 30-40% annual CONUS and OCONUS travel includes all major naval DOD/shipyard installations

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

Requirements

Eight plus (8+) years of hands-on experience supporting shipboard radio communications and digital patch panel equipment on multiple classes of naval platforms to include installation, operating, troubleshooting and repair of shipboard equipment
Strong working knowledge of TVS digital patching with the ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot
Expertise in operation, analysis and troubleshooting of HF communication systems
Direct experience testing and troubleshooting radio frequency (RF) systems, including spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, and digital multi-meters, as well as basic antenna troubleshooting
Working knowledge of interconnected systems including HFRG, URT-23, BFTN, SA-2112 SAS/BAS, cryptographic devices, NAVMACS, couplers, TA-970 and antenna systems
Experienced with RF system components such as amplifiers, filters, mixers, couplers, splitters/combiners, and antennas
Ability to effectively communicate via oral and written communications with a variety of stakeholders to include government civilians, technical staff, junior, senior and executive staff military personnel
Knowledge of combat systems department roles and responsibilities
Knowledge of shipboard evolutions impacting testing and troubleshooting RF
Deliver formal and informal training to ship's force and other technical personnel on system operation, configuration, and best practices
CompTIA Security+ Certification (Within 6 months of hire)
Ability to work successfully in a collaborative and diverse environment and be a team player
Ability to stand or walk while lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objects; requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Packaging, handling, storage, and transportation of materials and equipment
Will be required to obtain a passport
Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS 30-40%
High degree of self-motivation
Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

Subject matter expert on AN/USQ-155 TVS
AN/USQ-155 TVS "C" school V36B
AN/USQ-155 TVS course instructor
Indepth knowledge of all AN/USQ-155 TVS hardware and software components
Strong knowledge of shipboard system installations and associated documentation to include SIDs and system technical manuals
Significant knowledge of shipboard radio communications center
Significant experience working through shipboard evolutions and communicating with combat systems chain of command
Ability to integrate TVS with HF/VHF/UHF radios, SAS/BAS, HFRG, ADNS, and other tactical communications subsystems
Previous experience troubleshooting TA-970 red phones

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements

30-40% annual CONUS and OCONUS travel includes all major naval DOD/shipyard installations

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