Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Systems Engineering

Level 3 Communications, Inc$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active US Secret security clearance required.
  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience or a graduate degree with 2 years of related experience.
  • 8 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree may be accepted.
  • Experience with COMSEC and cryptological devices essential.
  • Familiarity with engineering wiring diagrams and RF test equipment, including network and spectrum analyzers.

Responsibilities

  • Perform systems level requirements, design, test, and integration of RF and communications systems.
  • Interface with customers to establish system requirements.
  • Design and test wideband communication systems across several frequency bands.
  • Develop and integrate encryption systems for various data and voice communications.
  • Engage in link budget and cosite analyses as part of system design.
  • Support RF systems and antenna installation and testing onsite and offsite.
  • Conduct physical tasks, including climbing antenna towers for system installations and repairs.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule allowing for every other Friday off.
  • Opportunity to work on diverse air and ground communication platforms.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge RF and communication technology projects.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Systems Engineer - COMMS/RF

Job Code: 44713

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

Qualified candidates should possess RF/COMMS engineering experience to provide system level engineering guidance and leadership to contributing disciplines within an RF/COMMS systems engineering group.

Essential Functions:

  • Perform systems level requirements, design, test, and integration of RF and Communications systems on various air and ground platforms.
  • Interfaces with the customer to determine system specific requirements.
  • Design and test wideband systems in Ku, Ka, L-S-C and X bands.
  • Design and test communications systems for HF, V/UHF LOS, and UHF Satcom systems.
  • Design encryption systems for IP, Voice and data systems.
  • Work with tactical systems such as IBS, Link 16 and Link 22.
  • Perform link budget analysis, cosite analysis, and cascade analysis.
  • Able to read, interpret, create, and maintain spreadsheets, charts, reports, investigation and test plans, and procedures.
  • Supports/perform RF systems and antenna installation/test both on and offsite.
  • Candidate must be physically able to climb antenna towers for installation, test, and repairs of communication systems.


Qualifications:

  • Active US Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of equivalent combination of education and/or related COMMS/military experience may also be considered.
  • Demonstrated experience with COMSEC and cryptological devices.
  • Demonstrated experience with engineering wiring diagrams and related drawings.
  • Demonstrated experience with RF test equipment including network analyzers and spectrum analyzers.


Preferred Additional Skills

  • RF proto-typing and assembly skills for quick reaction capabilities.
  • Knowledge of EMI mitigations techniques.
  • Experience with tools such as DOORS, JIRA, Mentor Graphics, MBSE.
  • Uses Part Smart, Teamcenter and associated tools.
  • Experience researching/selecting cables, connectors and RF components.
  • Experience with RC-135 Big Safari aircraft is highly desirable.
  • Ability to obtain a Class III flight certification is desirable.


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