What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer, Electrical, Journeyman (Test Comm) #666 position at Reliance Test & Technology?
InDyne is a full-service military, civilian and commercial operations company. Our Mission is to provide tailored cost effective, quality services and solutions. Our Vision is to exceed customer expectations by delivering results through agility, flexibility and responsiveness. Our Core Values include integrity, trust and loyalty.
RT&T, a joint venture of InDyne, Inc. and Amentum Services, Inc. is the prime contractor to support the Atlantic Range Technical Support Services (ARTSS) for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) headquartered in Patuxent River, MD, and with locations in Maryland, Virginia, and California.
ARTSS supports Atlantic Test Ranges (ATR) and Atlantic Targets and Marine Operations (ATMO) in research and development, engineering, maintenance, operation, support of facilities, systems, and equipment in order to meet the engineering development and operational testing and fleet training missions for some of the worlds premier systems. Our work with the U.S. Navy keeps the warfighter safe by testing systems before they are used in combat, and we are hiring personnel to support this important mission.
Background Information:
This full-time position will support to the Test Communications Team at the Atlantic Test Range (ATR) in Patuxent River MD. ATR is the Navys East Coast open-air test range and supports aviation, weapons system, and experimentation test and evaluation (T&E) events as well as warfighter training exercises. ATR provides real-time T&E services including data acquisition, instrumentation, data analysis, recording, test management, and airspace management to DoD and commercial customers. Come work in a fast-paced, highly rewarding technical environment at the forefront of naval T&E supporting the needs of todays warfighter and beyond!
Duties & Responsibilities:
Project management to include gathering requirements, developing plans, researching necessary hardware/software for procurement, pitching plans to leadership to gain funding, and executing projects.
Installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining RF radios to support real-time missions.
Installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining copper and fiber cables for data transmissions.
Designing, installing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining Flight Termination Systems (FTS) infrastructure to meet Range Safety and mission requirements.
Participate in capturing and delineating requirements for Voice/Data/RF and FTS systems, Factory Acceptance Testing, developing test documentation, coordinating testing, data analysis, and developing associated reports to support Voice/Data/RF and FTS certification.
Testing software for Voice/Data/RF communications system and FTS to ensure equipment is functioning and aligned to correctly support operations.
Participating in technical exchange meetings to discuss system requirements and developing and implementing plans to meet those requirements
Providing engineering support to Test Communications Team
Documenting designs, installations, modifications, and configurations of test communications systems.
Procurement to include researching hardware/software and services to meet mission requirements, reaching out to vendors to obtain quotes, submitting procurement packages, and tracking procurements.
Interacting with vendors for maintenance support for both hardware and software
Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.
Required Education, Experience, Skills, & Certifications/Licenses:
BS Degree in an electrical engineering discipline from a school of engineering accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
A minimum of 3 years of work experience performing the stated function
A minimum of 2 years of work experience with electrical engineering functions related to development, test, or evaluation of instrumentation systems. Possess an academic and work experience background in such areas as preparation of technical and operational test plans, execution of sophisticated tests, certification of systems, logistic support planning, technical data review, and analytical interpretation of test results.
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Knowledge of RF
Experience with technical troubleshooting and/or problem solving
Basic radio experience
Basic antenna and electronics theory
Understanding of calculus, trigonometry, and physics.
Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to successfully pass drug screenings
Microsoft Project experience desired
Fiber experience (connectors, terminating, troubleshooting, splicing, polishing, etc.) desired
Copper Cable experience (connectors, terminating, troubleshooting, etc.) desired
Knowledge of networking protocols and dataflow desired
C/C experience desired
Soldering experience desired
Lab tools knowledge/experience (drills, wrenches, pliers, voltmeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.) desired
Clearance Requirements:
Currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain the proper US DoD issued security clearance, which requires US Citizenship. Security clearance eligibility may be discussed during the interview phase.
Employment and start date is contingent upon the candidate receiving the required US DoD issued interim security clearance
Work Conditions:
Most work performed in enclosed buildings at a desk or in data processing environments. Work will include sitting, standing, walking, lifting and reaching. Special vision abilities to perform this job are close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus. Some travel and/or overtime may be required.
Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD Insurance
Tuition and Training Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Schedule
10-Year Contract
****InDyne is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability needing special accommodations to the application process please call our Human Resources department.
