ENGINEERING TECH V (UHF/MILSAT)

Chugach Government Solutions, LLC•Charleston, SC

68d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Tech V will provide high-level engineering and technical expertise to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and other customers while conducting UHF MILSATCOM Readiness Assessments/Tech. Assist/Help Desk support. The Engineering Technician V performs non-routine and complex assignments involving the responsibility for planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project, selects and adapts plans, techniques, designs, or layouts contact personnel is related activities to resolve problems and coordinate the work, reviews, analyzes, and integrates and technical work of others. Supervisor or professional engineer outlines objectives, requirements, and design approaches. Complete work is reviewed for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements. This incumbent may train and be assisted by lower-level technicians and perform one or a combination of the following. Work Model: Onsite/In-Office

Requirements

U.S. Citizen.
TOP SECRET Security Clearance.
Valid U.S. Passport.
Six (6) years with a degree/formal training or ten (10) years with HS/GED of operational and maintenance experience with inshore- and shipboard-based U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) UHF MILSATCOM systems.
Knowledge and use of USCG shipboard internal and external communications systems.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Well-versed in Microsoft Office and related business software.
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug test.
Familiar with the following test equipment: Communications analyzer (CMA-180) Multimeters Watt-meters
Capable of ascending shipboard ladders.
Capable of working at heights (shipboard masts and rooftop antenna locations).
Able to lift 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, or equivalent AND seven (7) years of installation/integration experience.
Operational and Maintenance Knowledge of the following radio systems: AN/SRC-63 External crypto devices: (KY-58, KYV-5, KIV-7M, KGV-11) Secure Voice Distribution systems Cornet Switch C-10315 AN/VCS-150 Symphony Automated Communications Manager AV2098 Antennas AV457 Antennas
Familiar with the following test equipment: Spectrum Analyzer Antenna Analyzer Signal generators Frequency Counters

Responsibilities

Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for UHF MILSATCOM for USCG Cutters and Shore stations.
Assist in creating and editing job aids and training documentation as needed.
Provide integration, installation, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance support, and technical training assistance as required.
Knowledge and use of systems include, but are not limited to: AN/PRC117G AN/PRC158 AN/ARC-210 AN/WSC3 OE-82C/WSC-1 OE-570 NAVMAVS
Perform related work as assigned in an unsupervised, reactive, and mission-critical environment.
Travel required to CONUS / OCONUS facilities.
Excellent oral communication skills, including customer interactions, formal and informal training, and meeting facilitation.
Excellent written communication skills, including the development and editing of business, operational, and technical documents, as well as engineering changes, meeting and trip reports, Maintenance Procedures (MPCs), training materials, and after-action reports.
Ability to deal with people professionally and courteously.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Ability to organize and prioritize one's work as well as that of assigned personnel.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team, as required.
Ability to research and analyze operational data.