Sr Field Service Engineer

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

Portsmouth, VA 23703In-Person

Aerospace & Defense

11 - 15 years of experience

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Qualifications

12+ years experience with Naval satellite communications systems, specifically Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) and related technology.
Completion of U.S. Navy Electronics Technician/Information System Technician 'A' school and relevant NMT courses.
Strong troubleshooting skills for all AN/WSC-9(V) NMT variants and associated equipment.
Experience with Pre-Installation and Test Check-Out (PITCO) and System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT).
Ability to provide on-the-job training (OJT) to Navy sailors on SATCOM operations.
Proficient with RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes.
Must possess or be able to obtain Security+ certification within six months.

Responsibilities

Report daily to St. Julien's Creek Annex for operations.
Support naval platforms with waterfront assistance.
Conduct testing and troubleshooting on NMT and associated systems.
Perform system-level software testing to confirm operational readiness.
Install and verify NMT systems and conduct antenna inspections.
Log maintenance actions and prepare detailed evaluation reports.
Assist in ad-hoc tasking within the contract scope.

Benefits

On-the-job training opportunities with active-duty Navy sailors.
Participation in advanced testing and system evaluation projects.
Travel opportunities to major naval DOD/shipyard installations, both CONUS and OCONUS.

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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
Providing waterfront support to afloat naval platforms
Working on various naval platforms and within a lab environment
Testing and troubleshooting NMT systems and associated systems
Performing system-level software testing to accurately validate operational readiness
Performing installation and verification tests on NMT systems
Performing inspection and testing of installed antennas and antenna lines
Assisting trouble shooting and repairing antennas as required
Repairing electronics assemblies, cables, systems
Reading, understanding, and interpreting technical reports and drawings
Understanding of networking concepts
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
Prioritizing tasks and strong ability to meet deadlines
Performing ad-hoc tasking within contract scope

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

Requirements

12 or more years of hands-on experience maintaining and operating Naval satellite communications systems with specific experience with Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT), Advanced Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Internet Protocol (ATIP), MD-1392 Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM), and SLM-5650 modem
Completion of U.S. Navy Electronics Technician/Information System Technician "A" school (Surface/Sub-surface). Completion of Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) AN/WSC-9(V) Ship and AN/FSC-138(V) Shore Maintenance course, Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) Maintenance Technician or SSN Radio Frequency (RF) Equipment Technician "C" school
Troubleshoot, repair, isolate faults, and perform preventive/corrective maintenance on all AN/WSC-9(V) NMT variants and supporting baseband, cryptographic, or patching equipment
Conduct Pre-Installation and Test Check-Out (PITCO) and System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT) on NMT and related satellite antenna systems
Provide on-the-job training (OJT) to active-duty Navy sailors regarding proper SATCOM operations and hardware fixes.
Test how NMT communicates alongside parallel systems like the Automated Digital Network System (ADNS) and Global Broadcast Service (GBS)
Log all maintenance actions, track parts, and prepare detailed evaluation reports and conduct end of mission out briefs with stake holders
Experience using RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, and time division reflectometers
Ability to work on waterfront platforms during all seasons including standing/climbing/walking while lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objects
Security+ or able to acquire within six months

Desired Skills

Executive communication skills. Will be conducting communication with stakeholders
Critical thinking
Navy instructor training or equivalent experience
Equipment maintenance, tagout and aloft training

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

Travel will occasionally be required to support SOVTs, SOTs, Technical Assists, etc. 25-50% annual CONUS and OCONUS travel including all major naval DOD/shipyard installations

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