Military Fellowship Program: Product Support Engineer

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Southern Pines, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

SNC's Military Fellowship Program partners with programs such as SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes to provide fellowship opportunities to service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. These fellowships include up to six months of on-the-job industry training for eligible service members. During this time, participants gain valuable work experience in the civilian sector and build professional networks as they prepare for their transition to full-time civilian work. NOTE: You must be currently serving on active duty to be eligible for this fellowship program. This program is not for veterans who have already separated from the military. The SNC TRAX (Tactical Radio Application eXtension) Program Tactical Datalinks Product Support Engineer (TDL PSE) must have an advanced understanding of the fundamentals of tactical datalinks and how to integrate them into military operations. An advanced understanding of tactical air and ground communications and a basic understanding of networking operations is a must. Must be able to understand customer requirements, develop robust Tactical Datalinks hardware/software solutions in order to fully support the mission Tactical Datalink capability. Must be expert in Link-16, Mobile Adhoc NETWORKS, (MANET), TRAX, and various other protocols/military tactical data links. Must be able to possess a DOD clearance specific to the contract, be able to obtain the applicable medical examinations for deployments and be willing to fly on military aircraft in support of operations around the globe. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study or 8+ years of relative experience
Full understanding of military operations
Stateside/International travel is required up to 50% annually (Training, Exercise, and Integration support to end users)
Potential OCONUS deployment to austere locations (hostile/ incentive pay in accordance with DoS rates) in intervals of 90 days deployed (work continues as normal when stateside).
An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.
An active passport or the ability to immediately obtain one.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.
Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
Hand/finger dexterity for operating computer equipment.
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally.
Capability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
Occasional travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of tactical datalink hardware/software is highly desirable such as AFATDS, TRAX, ADSI, WinTAK, or Harris CPA
Direct experience with Targeting/Fires/Communications/TACP operations are highly desirable.
Current Security+ certificate is desirable
Current Network+ certificate is desirable

Responsibilities

Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program.
The TRAX Tactical Datalinks Product Support Engineer is expected to be intimately familiar with all aspects of operation and employment of the equipment specified under the field service contract.
Stateside travel is required up to 50% annually (Training, Exercise, and Integration support to end users).
Expect OCONUS deployment (hostile/incentive pay in accordance with DoS rates if applicable) annually in intervals of up to 90 days (work continues as normal when stateside).
Primary management office is located in Southern Pines, NC.
Place of duty will be in Southern Pines, NC with 50% travel.
Candidates hired for this position will be subject to a post offer, pre-hire, pre-deployment medical assessment.