Technical Associate

Amentum•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Systems Integration & Instrumentation Section, Code 5524, at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, in Washington, DC. This position will provide technical engineering support for the characterization of Low Earth Orbital Satellite communications and explore performance and architectural options to inform the Government on the application of such communication link in Live, Virtual and Constructive training scenarios. Additionally, similar communications engineering expertise will be used to support the installation and testing of enhanced commercial 5G telecommunications infrastructure to support the sharing of the spectrum bands with DoW incumbent systems that may include radars, sensors and communications equipment. Tasks such as setting up backhaul networks, router/switch configuration and characterizing their performance will be required. The ability to collect, correlate and analyze data to establish performance and operational characteristics is required. Documentation and reporting of the work and the salient results in technical reports, refereed publications is necessary. Developing and presenting the work to technical peers and to senior oversight is a desirable skill that should be developed if not already possessed.

Requirements

Knowledge of network and wireless communications technology and protocols.
Knowledge of radio frequency systems, wireless propagation, and wireless communications systems theory and implementations.
Knowledge of analog, digital and RF electronics, and integrated circuits.
Secret clearance, once initial paperwork is completed and submitted to DOD, candidate can begin working at NRL after NRL badging paperwork is completed and approved.
BS degree
0-2 years of experience
Comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.
Successful completion of the drug screening process (may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances).

Nice To Haves

Developing and presenting the work to technical peers and to senior oversight is a desirable skill that should be developed if not already possessed.

Responsibilities

Provide technical engineering support for the characterization of Low Earth Orbital Satellite communications.
Explore performance and architectural options to inform the Government on the application of such communication link in Live, Virtual and Constructive training scenarios.
Support the installation and testing of enhanced commercial 5G telecommunications infrastructure to support the sharing of the spectrum bands with DoW incumbent systems.
Set up backhaul networks, router/switch configuration and characterize their performance.
Collect, correlate and analyze data to establish performance and operational characteristics.
Document and report the work and salient results in technical reports and refereed publications.
Develop and present work to technical peers and senior oversight.
Continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
Completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Consistently provide services that meet customer expectations.
Carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts.
Read and understand Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.