Communications Engineer, Craftsman (SWORD Deployment)

USfalcon•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Support cutting-edge distributed operations for the United States Space Force as a Communications Engineer, Craftsman (SWORD Deployment) at Schriever Space Force Base. This role leads the technical deployment of the Space Warfighter Operational Readiness Domain (SWORD) capability across multiple locations, directly enhancing mission readiness and operational effectiveness for USSF and combatant command exercises.

Requirements

10+ years of experience supporting DoD space operations or related communications engineering roles
Demonstrated experience with secure military communication systems and network architectures
Experience integrating systems with DoD LANs and/or cloud-based environments
Proficient in troubleshooting dynamic network issues in time-sensitive or operational environments
Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity policies and infrastructure security best practices
Strong technical documentation and configuration management skills
Valid U.S. passport for occasional international travel
Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) systems and Common Operating Picture (COP) integration
Hands-on experience with Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) or High-Level Architecture (HLA) protocols
Direct support to USSF, DoD, or CCMD-level exercises involving communication system planning and data flow integration
Recent (within last 5 years) experience supporting operational readiness events, demonstrations, or experiments
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in engineering, information technology, or a related field

Responsibilities

Lead deployment efforts of SWORD capabilities to multiple remote sites simultaneously
Develop standardized checklists and deployment processes for fielding distributed SWORD systems
Define project milestones and manage technical schedules to support exercise readiness
Establish and maintain SWORD communication system requirements and reference libraries
Provide technical oversight across the lifecycle of SWORD communications infrastructure
Engineer, install, and integrate hardware/software and leased communication links to meet deployment requirements
Conduct rigorous testing of system connectivity, validating against USSF and DoD security standards
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot deployed communications systems in support of exercises
Coordinate with internal teams and distant-end IT personnel to ensure compliance and performance
Attend planning conferences, technical interchange meetings, and organizational syncs to align engineering efforts
Interface with leadership, contractors, and mission planners to support evolving deployment needs
Maintain detailed system configurations, updates, and troubleshooting records
Identify communication-related risks and implement mitigation strategies
Capture and report technical lessons learned and integrate into after-action reviews
Prepare trip reports, briefings, point papers, and updates for leadership and stakeholders