What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Engineer, Apprentice position at USfalcon?
Description
We have an exciting opportunity to join us in supporting one of our valued customers as a Communications Engineer to work out of Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado supporting the 392d Combat Training Squadron (392 CTS).
PAY : $110,000 - $120,000
JOB SUMMARY :
The 392 CTS provides space modeling and simulation (M&S) systems capabilities in support of advanced training, demonstrations, special event assessments, exercises, wargames and real-world contingency operations through a robust Command, Control, Computer, and Communications (C4I) architecture. The Communications Engineer will provide detailed system expertise, and continuous oversight and management of all aspects of the 392 CTS C4I architecture.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
- Configure and align IBS ENTR RF radio systems to receive Integrated Broadcast Service messages, build and configure Tactical Receive Suite inputs and outputs, and determine best dissemination method of IBS inject paths.
- Configure Joint Data Translator inputs / outputs, select correct data format and adjust message format to exercise requirements within the JDT.
- Build and configure Joint Range Extender inputs and outputs and configure data feeds to be disseminated at distant exercise locations.
- Provide technical direction and engineering knowledge for communications activities, including support to systems analysis, planning, designing, developing, testing, installing, maintaining, sustaining, and upgrading 392 CTS RF and communication networks in support of advanced training, special event assessments, exercises, and real-world contingency operations.
- Develop and review 392 CTS communication system requirements; compare potential needs with existing infrastructure; identify shortfalls and excesses; integrate communication systems to achieve interoperability; and establish continuity procedures and a reference library of pertinent policies, procedures, documents, and architectures to sustain current capabilities and plan for future 392 CTS communication systems.
- Evaluate operating systems and protocol suites; configure / update systems with exercise parameters; and configure communication systems, voice, and data telecommunications network circuits and equipment.
- Resolve interoperability problems to ensure operations across all required platforms
- Provide onsite comm support for the GPS Environment Generator (GEG) system testing, scenario development, event planning, and execution.
- Provide engineering support to develop systems to exploit commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) / Government off-the-shelf (GOTS) communication systems (RF, LANs, encryption devices) and emerging technologies to improve 392 CTS capabilities.
- Coordinate with the Government to engineer, purchase, install, integrate, and support specific communication hardware / software and / or leased communication links to meet 392 CTS customer requirements.
- Provide analysis to translate operational-level training requirements into recommended technical approaches to satisfy DMO-S requirements.
- Provide necessary daily support to set up, tear down, integrate, test, operate, and troubleshoot 392 CTS equipment and infrastructure supporting exercises, experiments, demonstrations, and training.
- Establish liaisons and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs, accommodate data collection, obtain Government off-the-shelf (GOTS) technologies, and leverage best practices, procedures, and techniques.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION :
REQUIRED CLEARANCE : TS / SCI
TRAVEL : Must be available for worldwide travel may (approximate travel : 20 days / year)
In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act , USfalcon considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities as well as a candidate's work experience, knowledge, skills, education, and training.
Benefits Offered : medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, pet insurance, paid time off, and holidays.
About US : USfalcon has grown from our roots in 1984 to become a mid-tier professional services company supporting a diverse and global customer base of DoD and Federal Agencies. We have been excelling in diverse platforms for almost 30 years and continue to be an industry leader. If you thrive in an organization that values integrity, commitment, stewardship, and service, we want to meet you. We deliver core capabilities in Aviation, Space, Information Technology, and Business Operations and continue to grow and expand our competencies, contracts and customer base, adding to our long history of supporting customer and community needs. Learn more at www.usfalcon.com / history.
Please contact us at Recruiting@usfalcon.com with any questions.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $110,000 - $120,000
