Satellite Comm SME

Leidos•Atlanta, GA

11d•$92,300 - $166,850•Hybrid

About The Position

The Security Engineering Program (SEP) within the Homeland Sector at Leidos currently has an opening in the Professional Services Support (PSS) Program for a Satellite Communications SME. The candidate is responsible for providing remote and on-site service, repair, and installation support for existing hardware, software, communication network configurations, and new system initiatives across all locations within their area of responsibility. Requires expert knowledge of and ability to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.

Requirements

Minimum of TS Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain program SCI.
Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience with Satellite Communication (SATCOM) systems, including system operations, engineering, design, installation, repair, and analysis.
Expert-level knowledge of the DoD satellite resource allocation process.
Experience handling Communications Security (COMSEC) electronic material and Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI).
Very proficient with operating and installing satellite modems, associated cables, and interconnects; Up Converters, Redundancy Switch; Down Converters, HPAs, Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), LNB; Waveguide (rigid, flex, and elliptical) joints and connections; IF cable and connections; Antenna, Antenna motors, Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA), Antenna Control Unit (ACU), and associated cabling and interconnects.
Expert knowledge of electronic and radio frequency (RF) theory, spectrum analyzers, antennas, signal propagation, Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) systems, Communications on the Move (COTM), and Communications On the Pause (COTP) operational principles.
Must have normal color vision.

Nice To Haves

MILSTAR Operators Course
Satellite Communications Course
Satellite Network Control Course

Responsibilities

Diagnose mechanical or technical deviations from performance specifications using established procedures.
Prepare reports to analyze failure trends and serviceability issues.
Manage, handle, and disposition/administer Communications Security (COMSEC) material.
Provide on-site support services.
Assist in the development and implementation of area-wide procedural and policy changes.
Be responsible for entire projects or processes within their professional area.
Coach and review the work of peers.
Develop technical solutions to complex problems that require collaboration with internal experts.
Perform in-depth analyses of their impact on the product or solution.