About The Position
Collins Aerospace is seeking a driven, technically strong High Band Sensor (HBS) Support Engineer to support the U.S. Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) enterprise at Langley AFB, VA. In this critical on-site role, you will oversee the operation and sustainment of a high visibility SIGINT system supporting global Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. This position operates on a rotating shift schedule and offers the opportunity to make a direct, mission level impact every day.
Requirements
- Active and transferable Top Secret/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain CI Poly after start
- 1+ years of ELINT experience
- 5+ years of DCGS experience
- Strong background in system administration, software management, or engineering in a complex technical environment—preferably supporting SIGINT or similar ISR systems
- DoD 8570 certification (Security+ or higher)
- Ability to support rotating 24/7 shift operations
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on proficiency with Linux, Docker, Puppet, vSphere, and system/software troubleshooting
- Ability to clearly communicate technical issues to customers, OEMs, and internal teams
- Demonstrated success in analyzing complex issues and executing effective solutions
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a distributed operations and engineering team
Responsibilities
- Managing, maintaining, and optimizing sensor software supporting the HBS system
- Performing advanced systems administration of specialized SIGINT applications
- Operating HBS software that controls sensors, sites, and systems across the AF DCGS architecture
- Delivering engineering-level technical support to the OEM and stakeholders through established ticketing and communication channels
- Conducting detailed diagnostics, analysis, and fault isolation of LBS software and associated systems
- Supporting SIGINT post-upgrade activities IAW technical data, TTPs, and OIs
- Executing pre-mission configuration workflows (system checks, reboots, ground ring establishment, etc.)
- Providing real-time, on-shift LBS support to operators, mission crews, and end-users
- Gathering and delivering LBS system inputs for mission debriefs across supported communities
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
