By Light Professional IT Services

Timing and Synchronization Test Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, computer science, IT management, or related technical discipline
  • Active 8570 Certification
  • 10 years of experience in Timing and Synchronization or a related field
  • Proficiency in Timing architectures and design
  • Strong working knowledge of GPS systems and associated technologies
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Word, Visio, and Project
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead lab testing for Timing and Synchronization hardware certification
  • Analyze network topologies and assess traffic and capacity needs
  • Coordinate with customers on critical timing feeds
  • Design system engineering plans for upgrading timing distribution systems
  • Monitor project challenges and formulate effective resolutions
  • Assist in the procurement of necessary hardware and software
  • Support field personnel with calibration, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure successful implementation of systems

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge timing distribution technologies
  • Engagement with diverse defense and civilian IT projects
  • Collaborative team environment focused on innovation and problem-solving
  • Pathways for professional growth and skills development within the company
  • Potential exposure to advanced military communication systems and methodologies
Full Job Description
Position Overview

By Light seeks a Network Engineer with a specialty in Timing and Synchronization to join our engineering team in support of our DoD customer. We are looking for an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic network engineer to join our DISA team in delivering high quality timing distribution systems. You will be responsible for the technical design, tradeoff analysis, lab testing and certification,and development of network layouts and system configurations.

Responsibilities

  • Function as Lead Lab Test Engineer on Timing and Synchronization hardware and configuration certification.
  • Analyze network topologies and traffic and capacity requirements
  • Initiate and coordinate with customers on sensitive customer timing feeds
  • Develop site/project-specific system engineering designs to transition current timing feeds to the new timing distribution scheme
  • Monitors project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
  • Supports the acquisition of hardware and software
  • Support field installers with calibration/testing/troubleshooting methods to ensure all equipment, circuits, and services are successfully implemented.


Required Experience/Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, computer science, or information technology management or technical discipline is required
  • Active 8570 Certication
  • 10 years experience in Timing and Sync or related field.
  • Experience in Timing architectures and design.
  • Strong working knowledge of GPS (and the technology behind it - Stratum 1 timing sources, antennas, and Cesium Clocks, IRIG/1PPS signaling, etc.)
  • Working knowledge Microsoft Office tools specifically, Excel, Word, Visio and Project
  • Excellent communication, effective leadership and interpersonal skills


Preferred Experience/Qualifications

  • Prior work with leading-edge precise timing technologies a plus.
  • Experience with one of the following is desired: Microsemi, FEI Zyfer CommSync II, Symmetricom, etc.
  • Experience working with DOD is desired
  • Field Services experience is a plus


Special Requirements/Security Clearance

  • Minimum DoD Secret clearance required

About By Light Professional IT Services

By Light Professional IT Services is a provider of full lifecycle information technology and telecommunications solutions to the federal government and commercial clients. The company provides services in the areas of cybersecurity, cloud computing, application development, network engineering, and strategic consulting. By Light has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine and has been named a top workplace by The Washington Post.
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