Tactical Network Systems Engineer

SAIC•Fort Moore, GA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Tactical Network Systems Engineer to join our team at Fort Benning, Georgia. This position serves as part of a team that assists with tactical communications support of Maneuver Battle Lab experimentation for emerging capabilities that support Soldiers. Work is in person daily at Fort Benning, Georgia with the Maneuver Battle Lab - Live Experimentation Branch. The Tactical Network Systems Engineer supports communications during live field experiments by designing tactical radio networks and radio programming. This position focuses on the development and implementation of ad hoc Radio Frequency (RF) wireless and cellular networks from initial system architecture through deployment. Primary duties include installing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of C5ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) capabilities.

Requirements

Designing tactical radio networks
Radio programming
Development and implementation of ad hoc Radio Frequency (RF) wireless and cellular networks
Installing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of C5ISR capabilities
Familiarity with government documentation practices, formats and technical manuals

Nice To Haves

Experience with Nett Warrior, JBC-P

Responsibilities

Process electromagnetic spectrum frequency requests.
Provide recommendations to the Network Manager for RF network engineering, satellite communications, and communications network operations support.
Assist in designing a tactical radio and mission command system network (Nett Warrior, JBC-P).
Integrate government furnished and prototype radio and mission command systems into existing network infrastructure.
Troubleshoot radio networks to diagnose and repair system and equipment issues ensuring reliable voice and data transport. Perform limited tactical radio field support.
Perform service and repair of electronic, communication, and situational awareness systems.
Perform quality control procedures in accordance with equipment-provider technical manuals to ensure equipment operates within the prescribed specifications and testing guidelines.
Provide technical assistance to users of signal equipment.
Possess familiarity with government documentation practices, formats and technical manuals, to ensure government and contract regulations, policies, and standards are maintained.
Assist technology integration actions by performing liaison duties with technology providers to ensure appropriate RF spectrum requirements are addressed prior to mission execution.