Senior Mission Systems Integration Engineer

Boeing • Augusta, GA

3d • $136,850 - $185,150 • Onsite

About The Position

Argon ST, a Boeing company, is seeking a Mission Systems Integration Engineer to provide technical field support to U.S. Army Intelligence, Reconnaissance and Surveillance Systems programs at Fort Gordon, Georgia. The role supports the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance improvement of deployed SIGINT systems and related autonomous aircraft systems. The selected candidate is expected to work 100% onsite at Fort Gordon and may travel to other U.S. and overseas operating locations to support customer mission and maintenance needs. The position is contingent upon program award.

The engineer provides technical guidance to maintenance and operational personnel, analyzes system and maintenance data, recommends system design changes and upgrades, and develops and delivers ad hoc training. The role also represents the company in the field, supports the customer’s use of technical data and documentation, and works independently in varied and demanding operational environments to help maintain customer proficiency and satisfaction.

The position requires a relevant bachelor’s degree, at least eight years of SIGINT systems operator and maintenance experience, and an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance. The candidate must be able to obtain a polygraph, work any shift and weekends or on call as needed, and travel as required. The position is not safety sensitive. Boeing does not sponsor employment visas, and candidates must meet U.S. export control requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualification.
• Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance; a U.S. clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
• Ability to obtain a polygraph examination.
• At least 8 years of SIGINT systems operator and maintenance experience.
• Proficiency reading schematics and drawings and using SIGINT support and test equipment.
• Ability to work independently in a demanding, on-call, 24-hour-per-day operational environment.
• Willingness to work any shift, weekends, or on call as required.
• Proficiency working in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Willingness to travel to U.S. and overseas operating locations as required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Word and Excel.
• Must meet U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency using and troubleshooting radio-frequency distribution systems, amplifiers, and digitizers.
• Proficiency with the Linux command line, including RHEL 8.x networking configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience troubleshooting Ethernet and RS-232 connectivity issues.
• Experience in radio communications monitoring.
• Direct experience with Argon systems, particularly BANSHEE and PRISM applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis of deployed collection systems and advise on performance and operational improvements across multiple systems and specialty coverage.
• Lead and guide maintenance and operational staff.
• Apply engineering best practices to deployed systems and recommend design changes and upgrades.
• Analyze technical data and evaluate maintenance procedures.
• Develop and conduct ad hoc training.
• Support maintenance personnel with troubleshooting autonomous aircraft systems and components.
• Read schematics and drawings and operate test equipment, including signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and multimeters.
• Provide field service representation and technical support to the customer, and initiate corrective actions to support customer satisfaction.
• Use multidisciplinary technical expertise and company knowledge to help the customer achieve and sustain operational and maintenance proficiency.
• Help the customer interpret and use support data and documents.
• Work independently for extended periods in a variety of environments.
• Develop working relationships across organizations and military customer levels to support customer satisfaction.
• Travel to other U.S. and overseas operating locations to support customer mission and maintenance demands as required.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts are generally included among benefit program options.
• Retirement savings plans are generally included among benefit program options.
• Life and disability insurance programs are generally included among benefit program options.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work are generally included among benefit program options.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior