Sr Field Service Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation • Portsmouth, VA

4d • $87,000 - $144,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Requiring daily reporting to St. Julien’s Creek Annex, this role provides waterfront support to afloat naval platforms and works on various naval platforms and within a lab environment. The engineer will be responsible for testing and troubleshooting NMT systems and associated systems, performing system-level software testing to accurately validate operational readiness, and conducting installation and verification tests on NMT systems. Additionally, the role involves performing inspection and testing of installed antennas and antenna lines, assisting with troubleshooting and repairing antennas as required, and repairing electronics assemblies, cables, and systems. The engineer must be able to read, understand, and interpret technical reports and drawings, and possess an understanding of networking concepts. This position requires providing written and/or oral status updates of current system evolution, as well as support provided to LANT/PAC Fleet platforms to supervisor and In-Service Engineering Activity (ISEA) personnel. The role also demands prioritizing tasks and a strong ability to meet deadlines, along with performing ad-hoc tasking within contract scope. Filling this position is contingent upon funding.

Requirements

• 12 or more years of hands-on experience maintaining and operating Naval satellite communications systems with specific experience with Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT), Advanced Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Internet Protocol (ATIP), MD-1392 Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM), and SLM-5650 modem
• Completion of U.S. Navy Electronics Technician/Information System Technician "A" school (Surface/Sub-surface).
• Completion of Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) AN/WSC-9(V) Ship and AN/FSC-138(V) Shore Maintenance course, Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) Maintenance Technician or SSN Radio Frequency (RF) Equipment Technician “C” school
• Troubleshoot, repair, isolate faults, and perform preventive/corrective maintenance on all AN/WSC-9(V) NMT variants and supporting baseband, cryptographic, or patching equipment
• Conduct Pre-Installation and Test Check-Out (PITCO) and System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT) on NMT and related satellite antenna systems
• Provide on-the-job training (OJT) to active-duty Navy sailors regarding proper SATCOM operations and hardware fixes.
• Test how NMT communicates alongside parallel systems like the Automated Digital Network System (ADNS) and Global Broadcast Service (GBS)
• Log all maintenance actions, track parts, and prepare detailed evaluation reports and conduct end of mission out briefs with stake holders
• Experience using RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, and time division reflectometers
• Ability to work on waterfront platforms during all seasons including standing/climbing/walking while lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objects
• Security+ or able to acquire within six months
• U.S. Citizenship
• U.S. Government Security Clearance at the Secret Level

Nice To Haves

• Executive communication skills. Will be conducting communication with stakeholders
• Critical thinking
• Navy instructor training or equivalent experience
• Equipment maintenance, tagout and aloft training

Responsibilities

• Providing waterfront support to afloat naval platforms
• Working on various naval platforms and within a lab environment
• Testing and troubleshooting NMT systems and associated systems
• Performing system-level software testing to accurately validate operational readiness
• Performing installation and verification tests on NMT systems
• Performing inspection and testing of installed antennas and antenna lines
• Assisting trouble shooting and repairing antennas as required
• Repairing electronics assemblies, cables, systems
• Reading, understanding, and interpreting technical reports and drawings
• Providing written and/or oral status updates of current system evolution, as well as support provided to LANT/PAC Fleet platforms to supervisor and In-Service Engineering Activity (ISEA) personnel
• Prioritizing tasks and strong ability to meet deadlines
• Performing ad-hoc tasking within contract scope
• Conducting Pre-Installation and Test Check-Out (PITCO) and System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT) on NMT and related satellite antenna systems
• Provide on-the-job training (OJT) to active-duty Navy sailors regarding proper SATCOM operations and hardware fixes.
• Test how NMT communicates alongside parallel systems like the Automated Digital Network System (ADNS) and Global Broadcast Service (GBS)
• Log all maintenance actions, track parts, and prepare detailed evaluation reports and conduct end of mission out briefs with stake holders

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: High school or GED