Communications Engineer 4

We have an exciting opportunity to join us in supporting one of our valued customers as a Communications Engineer 4 to work out of Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado.

PAY: $145,000 - $158,000

JOB SUMMARY:

 USfalcon is seeking a Communications Engineer to support the 392d Combat Training Squadron (392 CTS). The 392 CTS provides space modeling and simulation (M&S) systems capabilities supporting advanced training, special event assessments, exercises, and real-world contingency operations through a robust Command, Control, Computer, and Communications (C4I) architecture. The CE CFT will provide detailed system expertise and continuous oversight and management of all aspects of the 392 CTS C4I architecture. This position is at Schriever Space Force Base, CO, and requires on-site support. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Configure and align IBS ENTR RF radio systems to transmit and 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 (JDT) inputs/outputs, select the correct data format, and adjust message format to exercise requirements within the JDT.
• Build and configure Joint Range Extension (JRE) 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 plans to leverage 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 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, 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. 
• Carry out tasks as directed by contract leadership required to ensure 392 CTS mission success.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with DMO capabilities
• Security+ Certification or obtain such certification within 6 months of hire date.
• Available for worldwide travel may be required (approximate travel: 20 days/year). 
•  Ten years of operational RF communications, satellite ground station experience, or equivalent. 

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with AF Tactical Receive Suite (including antenna alignment and RF troubleshooting) and Joint Data Translator configuration. 
• Experience with coordinating and processing requests for authorization to utilize both production and dissemination through the Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS). 
• Experience troubleshooting data flow for DMO systems and Common Operating Picture (COPs) including Missile Defense Space-Warning Tool (MDST), Automated Scriptor Simulator Exercise Trainer (ASSET), Processing Display System-Migration (PDS-M), TRS-Dashboard, Space-Based Infrared System Standard Space Trainer (SBIRS SST), GPS Environment Generator (GEG), Joint Range Extension (JRE), etc. 
• Experience with troubleshooting data flow and system issues using Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) and High-Level Architecture (HLA) protocols. 
• Current or previous experience (within the last 5 years) planning, developing, coordinating and executing system and communication link design to include data flow from producer to Common Operating Picture (COP) for United States Space Force (USSF) or other Services participation in Command, Service, Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) and Combatant Commander (CCMD) operations, exercises, demonstrations and experiments. 
• Prior experience as an Air Force RF Technician, Naval Electronics Technician, or Marine Signals Intelligence. 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

•  Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or additional years of experience my substitute for degree requirement. 

REQUIRED CLEARANCE: Top Secret/SCI clearance. 

TRAVEL: TBD

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.