About the position
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Systems Engineer supporting a world class maintenance program servicing a wide variety of data and voice communications equipment for our prestigious client at the highest levels of the federal government in the heart of our nation's capital. As a Systems Engineer, you are the foundation of our overall approach to maintenance. You act as the maintenance subject matter expert for our government client and exhibit the exceptional technical and customer service skills to resolve issues as quickly and efficiently as possible. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Systems Engineer joining our team to bring professionalism and initiative to a fast-paced environment that offers extensive options for training, certification, and career advancement. When we succeed, you succeed and together our best becomes better.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning, configuration, implementation, and installation of mobile and fixed communications platforms.
- Manage inventory control documents and life cycle maintenance schedules associated with operational equipment.
- Conduct routine and emergency maintenance and repair actions on various communications equipment.
- Provide administration, operations support, technical support, and customer support on deployed Land Mobile Radio (LMR), SATCOM, 5G cellular routers, and Windows terminals in a field environment.
- Receive, transport, load, and configure communications security (COMSEC) keying material for secure communications equipment.
- Provide feedback and guidance in developing solutions to unique mission requirements involving replacement, upgrades, and augmentations to existing communications capabilities.
- Develop, standardize, and deliver training seminars or lectures to customers covering the proper operations and maintenance of mobile secure communications platforms.
- Document standard operating procedures, routine tasks, updates to systems information in manuals, diagrams, reports, and flow charts.
- Assist directly in logistics operations pertaining to acquisition, receipt, relocation, and deployment of equipment.
Requirements
- 3+ years of related experience.
- Highly knowledgeable on mobile communications systems including Iridium satellite constellation, 4G LTE/5G mobile routers, secure mobile cellular devices, and VHF/SHF/UHF radio platforms.
- Understanding of IP networking fundamentals, VOIP systems architecture, encrypted video teleconferencing (VTC) systems, and the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
- Knowledge of satellite communications technologies including UHF/Ku/Ka bands, Milstar capabilities, WGS capabilities, TDMA and FDMA network architecture.
- Knowledge of radio frequency theory, including HF radio propagation, VHF radio capabilities, and radio encryption methods.
- Understanding of site design and equipment integration based on established deployment operating procedures and requirements.
- Familiar with systems integration procedures including hardware framing and mounting methods, basic soldering, power tool operation, and cable installation and removal techniques.
- Knowledge of general principles of electrical circuits, fabricating and splicing of electrical connectors, and testing electronic equipment using digital multimeters.
- Experience in troubleshooting complex communications problems using specialized testing equipment.
- Working knowledge of Windows 10, Windows administrative tools, and Windows software interoperability.
- Knowledge of generally accepted standards pertaining to technical writing/documentation.
Nice-to-haves
- CompTIA Security+ (or DoDD 8140 IAT II Compliance).
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to establish and cultivate friendly relationships with partner agency personnel and third-party equipment providers.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401K with company match.
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
