Concept Solutions is looking for Communications Systems Engineer is part of a team of aviation professionals supporting the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Command, Control, and Communications (C3) office which is responsible for ensuring emergency operations are maintained. The Communications Systems Engineer is responsible for the engineering, deployment, operation, and sustainment of FAA emergency communications infrastructure, with a primary focus on VHF/FM radio systems, SATCOM, and supporting network services. This position is designated as an Emergency Essential Position and may require immediate response to system outages stemming from national emergencies such as natural disasters, equipment malfunction or disaster recovery operations with little or no notice. If disruptions occur, the C3 office is chartered with restoring the communication services expeditiously. Specific responsibilities of the Communications Systems Engineer include:

• Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the C3 VHF/FM Communications Systems.
• Create Operational Risk Management plan for installations that minimize risk of National Air Space (NAS).
• Designs, Engineers, Coordinates, Installs, Operates, and Maintains the VHF/FM Communications Systems.
• Responsive to customer objectives and requirements for VHF/FM support, additionally support program Satellite Communications (SATCOM).
• Plan, survey and implement VHF/FM radio networks for FAA emergency communications.
• Oversee, coordinate and lead field installation projects through FAA acceptance.
• Support local DC area networks and communications needs.
• Represent FAA as Technical Onsite Representative (TOR) at new installation sites.
• Complete site preparation, installation of VHF/FM radios and repeaters for C3 program.
• Deploys to FAA facilities to fix, repair, and/or replace entire VHF/FM and Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems as needed.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots returned equipment and provides recommendations to management.
• Member of Communications Support Team (CST), able to travel to support emergency communications during natural disasters.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project

Salary: $107K to $125K

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Hands-on experience with two-way radio systems (VHF/FM, LMR, aviation, or tactical communications) required
• 8 years of relevant experience.
• An additional 8 years of experience can replace the degree requirement.
• Requires 30% or more travel, often involving last minute changes or extension.

Benefits: Concept Solutions offers a competitive benefits and salary package you would receive from a large company. We offer health, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as a comprehensive 401(k) plan with matching and immediate vesting.