Fires SME

Leidos • Oceanside, CA

242d • $72,150 - $130,425

About The Position

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. The Navy-Marine Corps Business Area is looking for a Fires SME to oversee Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) C5ISR Systems support to Program Managers and the Fleet Marine Force (FMF). Our team is focused on providing engineering, testing and evaluation, and supports experimentation on C5ISR systems and amphibious and ground combat vehicle systems to inform acquisition decisions and make the FMF more capable. The Fires SME is expected to develop a deep understanding in supporting Marine Corps Program Managers and the FMF in supporting all system(s) testing, engineering, and experimentation. This position will report to the Ground C2 Systems Engineer.

Requirements

• Four years' experience in operating, administering, training, or testing Fires systems such as AFATDS, JADOCS, or THSv2.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience administering VMware ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Windows Server Operating Systems.
• Experience in Microsoft Active Directory.
• Working knowledge of network administration and troubleshooting of Cisco routing and switching.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure AFATDS, JADOCS, and (THSv2) to support test events and operational exercises.
• Operate AFATDS to generate, receive, and process fire missions and Variable Message Format (VMF) messages between other AFATDS machines and simulation tools.
• Configure shipboard and tactical radios with AFATDS and transmit VMF over Radio Frequency to distant end users.
• Configure and connect Joint Tactical Common Operational Picture (COP) Workstation (JTCW) clients with AFATDS using Effects Management Tool (EMT).
• Conduct over the shoulder training on the installation, configuration, and operation of JADOCS, AFATDS, and JTCW/EMT.
• Conduct testing events on Naval vessels both pier side and at-sea.
• Develop test cases, test procedures, and functional checklists for fires-related test events.
• Troubleshoot, document, and brief test teams regarding technical issues identified in fire support C2 systems.
• Design and troubleshoot network architectures that support integrating multiple ground C2 systems.
• Create and execute relevant scenarios and vignettes that provide a basis to validate fire support systems and network architecture.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Life Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree