HOW A SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Provide technical input and guidance to the customer in the planning, configuring and implementation of mobile and fixed communications platforms, with emphasis on safety, reliability, supportability, and long-term sustainment.
Deliver system administration, operational support, troubleshooting, and end-user assistance for land mobile radio (LMR), satellite communications (SATCOM), cellular-based routing solutions, and Windows-based terminals in tactical and field environments.
Perform routine and emergency maintenance and repair on SATCOM systems, multi-band radio platforms, IP-based voice endpoints, computing devices, and core data network equipment (servers, KVMs, routers, switches, distribution panels) to maintain system availability and mission readiness.
Manage inventory records and life-cycle maintenance schedules for communications and IT equipment, supporting accurate asset visibility, planned refresh, and ongoing sustainment of operational systems.
Support logistics activities related to the acquisition, storage, relocation, and deployment of communications equipment to ensure timely access to resources required to sustain and expand mission communications capabilities.
Handle communications security (COMSEC) keying material in accordance with applicable DoD and unit COMSEC policies and procedures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of secure communications.
Provide recommendations on replacements, upgrades, and enhancements to existing communications capabilities to ensure systems remain modern, resilient, and supportable over time.
Create and maintain documentation for standard operating procedures, recurring tasks, and system updates, enabling consistent operations and efficient troubleshooting across the supported organization.
Develop and deliver training for unit personnel on the proper operation and routine maintenance of secure mobile communications platforms, supporting long-term sustainment of deployed systems.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Highly knowledgeable on mobile communications systems to include the Iridium satellite constellation, 4G LTE/5G mobile routers, secure mobile cellular devices, and VHF/SHF/UHF radio platforms.
Understanding of IP networking fundamentals, VOIP systems architecture, encrypted video teleconferencing (VTC) systems, and the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
