SOF Communication Systems Technician II / III

Job Description
The selected candidate will provide C5ISR testing and technical support for the Naval Air Warfare Center-Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD) Special Communications Mission Solutions (SCMS) Radio Integration System (RIS) program. The candidate will provide technical services supporting the testing, troubleshooting, installation, integration, maintenance, modification, evaluation, and training of various communications-electronics (C-E) systems and equipment utilized by Department of Defense (DoD), US Special Operations Forces (SOF), and other government agencies as directed. The candidate will also work with other Technicians, Engineers and Project Managers to provide feedback and resolve issues that are focused on maintaining high production quality. The candidate will be located full-time at NAWCAD Webster Field in St. Inigoes, MD.

On a day-to-day basis, the Technician will be responsible for conducting Stage II testing on a multitude of RF and RF interfacing equipment as well as Stage V testing on Radio over IP based communications systems. Other duties will include traveling to end user/customer sites to perform Stage VII user acceptance testing, assisting in inventory and new equipment training as well as providing technical support to deployed users on an as needed basis.

The hourly rate for this position is set by the Dept of Labor and is not negotiable. Current rate is $29.93/hr (Tech II) / $31.51/hr (Tech III). Job leveling will be determined at the time of interview.

This position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in the St. Mary's County Technology Corridor adjacent to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

There is no monetary relocation assistance budgeted for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to St. Mary's County, Maryland or surrounding areas.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- High School diploma and at least 4 years of experience
- Communications electronics test equipment experience to include; multimeters, watt meters, antenna analyzers, communications systems analyzers, frequency counters and audio oscillators
- Experience troubleshooting RF communications systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers, excellent customer relation skills
- Ability to travel within the U.S.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Knowledge and hands on experience using the L3Harris family of tactical radios
- Basic networking knowledge and CISCO device configuration experience


Pay Information
This position is covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). The wage range for this position is determined by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor on a contract-by-contract basis.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Salary : $30 - $32