Military Systems Spec IV
About The Position
Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic is one major organization responsible for the research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) of new and emerging technologies to enhance and increase Navy SIGINT capabilities. Acting as a contributor to small group of skilled engineers, software developers, signals analysts, and information assurance professionals supporting the RDT&E of innovative technology to support the enhancement of Navy SIGINT systems Identifying, de-conflicting, and supporting integration and testing of innovative technology being developed throughout the community Planning, testing, and providing technical expertise to the identification of innovative technology within the community Evaluating vendor capabilities to provide required products and services Utilizing understanding of signals to support customer integration of novel solutions to existing Programs of Record (POR) Utilizing understanding of SATCOM troubleshooting and maintenance to inform customer on innovative communication techniques Utilizing understanding of SATCOM systems to ensure system development is in line with the needs of the customer Utilizing understanding of signals analysis systems to conduct analysis and inform customer on innovative communication techniques Providing transition support (integration, testing, troubleshooting) of newly identified and innovative technology to existing PORs Supporting development of documentation suites, to include operator user guides and training documentation Acting as a team player, dedicated to program support, capable of multitasking and working several complex and diverse tasks with simultaneous or near simultaneous deadlines Acting as self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision; a person who is open to new ideas FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING #LI-AM1
Requirements
- Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Must be eligible to pass a CI polygraph
- Minimum of five years of experience in troubleshooting and operating SIGINT systems
- Demonstrated creative, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills
- Hands-on experience applying troubleshooting techniques with Navy Military systems (or demonstrated equivalent skills)
- Hands-on experience of maintenance of military SIGINT systems (SATCOM preferred)
- Hands-on experience working with SIGINT analytic tools (preferably SATCOM related)
- Ability to solve difficult technical problems with minimal oversight, established directions, or guidance
- Collaborative teamwork skills interacting across multiple disciplines including other systems engineers, software developers, integration teams, quality assurance, production personnel, and program managers
- Have developed communication skills and the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely, employing technical writing techniques
Nice To Haves
- Mid-level experience in Satellite Communications Techniques (military training or equivalent civilian training)
- Trained on military SATCOM monitoring systems or equivalent civilian satellite systems
- Familiarity with Navy, or other military, requirements and priorities
- Understanding of modulation schemes, satellite orbits, radio wave propagation fundamentals, and waveform analysis
- Hands-on experience utilizing digital and RF test equipment and troubleshooting tools including signal generators, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers in order to solve complex problems
- Hands-on experience with Navy, or other military, SIGINT suites and systems (SSEE/CORSAIR/CCOP)
Responsibilities
- Acting as a contributor to small group of skilled engineers, software developers, signals analysts, and information assurance professionals supporting the RDT&E of innovative technology to support the enhancement of Navy SIGINT systems
- Identifying, de-conflicting, and supporting integration and testing of innovative technology being developed throughout the community
- Planning, testing, and providing technical expertise to the identification of innovative technology within the community
- Evaluating vendor capabilities to provide required products and services
- Utilizing understanding of signals to support customer integration of novel solutions to existing Programs of Record (POR)
- Utilizing understanding of SATCOM troubleshooting and maintenance to inform customer on innovative communication techniques
- Utilizing understanding of SATCOM systems to ensure system development is in line with the needs of the customer
- Utilizing understanding of signals analysis systems to conduct analysis and inform customer on innovative communication techniques
- Providing transition support (integration, testing, troubleshooting) of newly identified and innovative technology to existing PORs
- Supporting development of documentation suites, to include operator user guides and training documentation
- Acting as a team player, dedicated to program support, capable of multitasking and working several complex and diverse tasks with simultaneous or near simultaneous deadlines
- Acting as self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision; a person who is open to new ideas
Benefits
- SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
