Senior Telecommunication Engineer

Chartis Federal•Washington, DC

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Chartis Federal is seeking a TS-cleared Senior Telecommunications Engineer to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The role provides telecommunications systems engineering, design, deployment, operations, and maintenance support for critical satellite communication systems. The position is expected to be 100% on site at a government facility in Washington, DC. Chartis Federal is a systems engineering and integration firm specializing in mission-critical IT and communications solutions for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense. It supports government missions worldwide and describes its mission as keeping heroes safe and connected.

Requirements

5–10 years of relevant experience.
TS clearance.
Knowledge of RF and microwave engineering, antenna design, and waveform analysis.
Knowledge of modulation schemes, signal coding, and error correction.
Knowledge of satellite constellations (GEO, MEO, and LEO) and orbital mechanics.
Knowledge of agency policy and practices, and of technical data sources used to evaluate alternative approaches for satisfying communications requirements; ability to apply this knowledge to define, coordinate, plan, and satisfy telecommunications user requirements or review, develop, and interpret communications policies and procedures.
Ability to provide technical input to engineers, technicians, specialists, and non-technical government and civilian personnel concerning voice, data, and video telecommunications systems, installation, integration, upgrades, design, modification, and maintenance.
Knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle and related acquisition documentation, including Lifecycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Statements of Work, and Market Research Reports.
Ability to lift up to 45 pounds and physically perform the tasks and duties characteristic of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (preferred).

Responsibilities

Contribute to plans, procedures, and checklists that ensure operational readiness of mission equipment and personnel.
Coordinate deployment, placement, installation, integration, operation, and maintenance of Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems.
Plan end-to-end RF links, satellite payloads, ground stations, and user terminals across GEO, MEO, and LEO orbits.
Prepare, review, refine, coordinate, and translate requirements into acquisition and contracting materials, including decision papers, white papers, Statements of Work, budgets, and contracts.
Review and analyze test data, make technical judgments, and prepare decisions and recommendations concerning quality, acceptability, and required changes or improvements.
Implement approved projects and contracts by planning installation timing, Statements of Work, staffing, test and evaluation criteria, and acceptance.
Monitor, test, align, and isolate faults in voice, data, and video telecommunications circuits, systems, and equipment using diagnostic equipment, and repair equipment to the lowest replaceable unit.
Develop operational documentation for installed equipment and provide user and operator training, including one-on-one and group sessions.
Provide interoperability assistance among land mobile radios, Nextel, push-to-talk, wireline, cellular, satellite and VoIP telephones, and public address and intercom systems.
Develop or contribute to technical deliverables such as test reports, requirements and integration documents, and weekly status reports.
Initiate and coordinate with FEMA, other government agencies, and non-government personnel to restore voice, data, and video telecommunications circuits.
Provide input on technical areas of programs related to national security and crisis command and control.