Sr Field Service Engineer - Installs

Scientific Research Corporation • North Charleston, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ship's Signal Exploitation Equipment (SSEE) Program is the Navy's Flagship Signal's Intelligence (SIGINT) system; installed on U.S. Navy ships, and Coast Guard platforms. NIWC Atlantic is the In-Service Engineering Agency (ISEA) responsible for lifecycle support, from development through transition. This support includes; but is not limited to; engineering, requirements analysis, testing, technical writing, fleet technical support, training, procurement, configuration management, production, warehousing, drafting and repair. This support, ultimately, is designed to ensure the deployed SSEE systems and Navy operators are positioned for success against our Nation's adversaries. Candidates for this position will work in a team setting and report to the Project Manager.

Requirements

• Experience executing the assembly, integration, and testing of ship-specific system hardware and/or cabling during new installations and/or system upgrade events
• Working knowledge of the radio frequency spectrum to include working with calibration and testing equipment (i.e. Time Domain Reflectometers, Spectrum Analyzers, Vector Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, Frequency Counters, Oscilloscopes, and Digital Multi Meters) and basic antenna troubleshooting
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance
• CompTIA Security+ certification (or must be able to obtain within six months of hire)

Nice To Haves

• Experience executing the assembly, integration, and testing of ship-specific system hardware and cabling during new installations and/or system upgrade events on U.S. Navy ships.
• Ability to interpret all associated documentation (schematics, cable runs sheets, etc.) during the preparation and execution of shipboard installations in order for most effective actions be taken
• General working knowledge in reference to the hardware installation, system configuration, system administration and maintenance of Hostile Forces Integrated Targeting Service (HITS), DRT, Cryptologic Carry-On Program (CCOP), Ship's Signal Exploitation Equipment (SSEE), and Mission Modules
• Overseeing inventory and kitting responsibilities for delivery of system upgrades
• Successful experiences leading teams during the installation of shipboard systems

Responsibilities

• Executing the assembly, integration, and testing of ship-specific system hardware and/or cabling during new installations and/or system upgrade events
• Applying critical thinking skills and organizational expertise to help organize efforts, tasks, and documentation to plan and execute installation and modification of our systems on USN surface combatants, special mission platforms, some USNS ships, and shore installations
• Communicating and coordinating with agile stakeholders and with fleet customers electronically and in person in a professional manner
• Representing the U.S. Government in the execution of high visibility, high-priority tasks on ships in port
• Documenting support needed via daily reporting and the use of Jira
• Taking initiative to redline drawings when approved, capturing the system as built during installation
• Traveling required for but not limited to site surveys and installations

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• life insurance
• vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service
• 11 paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed