Sigma Defense

Sigma Defense is seeking a qualified Tactical Relay Field Service Engineer II to join our team in support of testing, integration, training, and maintenance support for our Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) Data Transport - Block II Tactical Relay program.. Working understanding and ability to speak intelligently regarding US Military satellite communications systems, procedures, and practices to include the provisioning of space segment, and gateway operations required.. (Cisco CCNA certification preferred but not required). Current or recent experience with tactical satellite communications.. Maintain proactive analysis and preventative maintenance of customer VSAT, Voice, Video and network systems worldwide to include hardware configurations; adding, removing, and replacing hardware components; use of hardware and software diagnostic tools; cable infrastructure installation and maintenance; and software upgrades and maintenance.

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Sigma Defense is seeking a qualified Tactical Relay Field Service Engineer II to join our team in support of testing, integration, training, and maintenance support for our Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) Data Transport - Block II Tactical Relay program. The hired candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, operating, and training within the Block II Tactical Relay family of systems. Core competencies for this position shall include extensive knowledge in Satellite Modems, Redundancy Switches, associated cables, and interconnects; Up Converters, Down Converters, High Power Amplifiers (HPAs), Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), Low Noise Block (LNB); Waveguide (rigid, flex, and elliptical) joints and connections; Intermediate Frequency (IF) cable and connections; Antenna, Antenna motors, Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA), Antenna Control Unit (ACU), and associated cabling and interconnects, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Units (if applicable), and Generator (if applicable). This position is up to 90% travel. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Requirements <ul> <li>4+ years of pertinent Satellite system operations experiencerequired. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Working understanding and ability to speak intelligently regarding US Military satellite communications systems, procedures, and practices to include the provisioning of space segment, and gateway operations required.</li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency with RF signal flow and fault isolation required. </li> </ul><ul> <li>Experience with Satellite access techniques such as Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) and Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) required. </li> <li>Working knowledge of IT systems administration required. </li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency in routing and switching required. (Cisco CCNA certification preferred but not required)</li> <li>Ability to work effectively with Employees and Management of all levels, to include multi-national staff, superiors, and ranking Military Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs).</li> </ul> Education Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a technical discipline. </li> <li>4 years of experience with a BS, 7 years of experience with an AS, or 12 years of relevant experience and HS diploma.</li> </ul> Mandatory Certifications: <ul> <li>DoD 8570 IAT Level II (Comptia Sec+ or equivalent). </li></ul> Computer Programs/Software Experience: <ul> <li>MS Office Suite. </li></ul> Personnel Clearance Requirements: <ul> <li>Candidate must possess an active, DoD-issued Secret security clearance. </li> <li>A TS/SCI level clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.</li> </ul> Candidate Differentiators: <ul> <li>Availability</li> <li>Current active clearance level.</li> <li>Experience with multicast and IP networking.</li> <li>Current or recent experience with tactical satellite communications.</li> </ul> Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive): <ul> <li>Maintain proactive analysis and preventative maintenance of customer VSAT, Voice, Video and network systems worldwide to include hardware configurations; adding, removing, and replacing hardware components; use of hardware and software diagnostic tools; cable infrastructure installation and maintenance; and software upgrades and maintenance. </li> <li>Deploy, monitor, and maintain customer systems globally as needed.</li> <li>Assist in maintaining inventory of customer assigned equipment worldwide.</li> <li>Conduct fault detection, isolation, and correction of hardware systems and individual components.</li> <li>Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required.</li> <li>Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel.</li> <li>Actively seek program/system deficiencies to provide input on methods for the improvement of internal processes.</li> <li>Prepare required technical documentation support for, but not limited to technical management plans, status reports, troubleshooting aids, etc.</li> <li>Follow established workflows for software, document, and process updates.</li> </ul> Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 annually. Benefits <ul> <li>Dental and Vision Insurance</li> <li>Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans</li> <li>Life and AD&D coverage</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li> <li>401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions</li> <li>160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) with Carry-Over up to 240 hours</li> <li>12 (Floating) Holidays</li> <li>Educational Assistance</li> <li>Highly Competitive Salary</li> </ul> Associated topics: automotive, breakdown, calibrate, customer service, diagnose, field service, machine repair, maintenance, maintenance technician, upgrade

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