SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tier 3 Ground Terminal (GT) / IT Engineer supports the sustainment of satellite ground-terminal antennas, radio-frequency (RF) and communications systems, and associated equipment. Under the technical direction of more experienced engineers, the role performs advanced troubleshooting, fault isolation, failure and root-cause analysis, non-routine maintenance, configuration control, equipment modifications, integration, testing, and documentation to resolve complex or recurring problems beyond the scope of Tier 2 functions. The engineer supports Tier 3 sustainment of GT antennas, ADF-C ground terminals, mission-unique equipment, and C&T and wideband data paths. Work includes maintaining and updating technical baselines and system documentation, developing and verifying configuration changes, supporting antenna calibrations and long-term trend analyses, managing spares and procurement recommendations, and coordinating with Government personnel, vendors, and Tier 4 support providers as needed. This is a full-time, onsite role at a Government facility in Aurora, Colorado, with 40 scheduled hours per week and 10–25% travel required. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The stated likely salary range is $96,569–$130,651, subject to experience, location, and contractual requirements.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant experience.
A BA/BS degree or equivalent technical education, training, or expertise.
Working knowledge of antenna/RF systems, signal paths, communications equipment, GT interfaces, test equipment, and preventive and corrective maintenance.
Demonstrated experience with fault isolation, failure analysis, root-cause analysis, and resolving complex or recurring equipment and system problems.
Experience performing non-routine maintenance, equipment modifications, installation, integration, checkout, testing, verification, and restoration.
Experience with configuration management, technical baseline control, approved configuration changes, maintenance and configuration documentation, and updates to technical procedures and troubleshooting guidance.
Ability to analyze equipment condition, maintenance history, performance information, and recurring failures to identify trends, sustainment risks, and corrective or escalation actions.
Experience supporting Tier 2 escalations and coordinating technical resolutions with technicians, engineers, Software/IT personnel, Network Administrators, vendors, and Tier 4 support providers.
Experience supporting 8x5 operational environments.
U.S. citizenship.
Must currently possess TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing special metrology projects.

Responsibilities

Support Tier 3 ground-terminal engineering functions under the technical direction of Intermediate or Senior GT engineers.
Perform Tier 3 sustainment of GT antennas, including root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and documentation updates.
Perform Tier 3 sustainment for ADF-C ground terminals that require Tier 3 support.
Develop, test, verify, and distribute configuration changes to the GT operational baseline.
Coordinate with the Government and obtain approval for timelines to insert changes into the GT operational system baseline.
Maintain and update B-level and C-level system specifications, intra-group Interface Control Documents, and other GT baseline system documentation.
Replenish GT antenna spares for items not covered by the Control and Status Subsystem or equivalent subsystem.
Support maintenance of GT antenna configuration items designated for Tier 3 or Tier 4 sustainment.
Identify obsolete GT antenna equipment and recommend suitable replacements to the Government.
Replace failed GT antenna hardware and return repaired items to Tier 2.
Perform GT antenna calibrations and analyses outside the scope of Tier 2 functions, in accordance with applicable site procedures.
Maintain GT antenna calibration documentation and report results, including performance degradation and missing data.
Perform long-term GT antenna trend analyses in support of operations and development programs.
Identify, prioritize, and justify GT antenna parts and materials procurement requirements for Government review and approval.
Obtain Government approval before purchasing GT antenna parts and materials.
Escalate issues to vendors providing Tier 4-equivalent services when needed to maintain GT antennas.
Augment Tier 2 sustainment support for GT software and hardware anomaly resolution and failure analysis.
Support Tier 3 sustainment of GT Mission Unique Equipment software and hardware.
Support Tier 3 sustainment of C&T and wideband data paths.
Participate in special metrology projects as required.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
401(k) with company match.
Competitive pay.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental and vision plan options.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
Full-flex work weeks where possible.
Career growth tools and learning opportunities.
Internal mobility support for career goals.