1747 - Network Engineer III

Sigma Defense Systems; Fort Irwin (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA,

Job summary

Sigma Defense Systems seeks a Network Engineer III to join our on-site team at Fort Irwin, California. The ideal candidate will lead a team of technicians on EW-related programs and solve complex, real-time EW challenges within a large system environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in engineering or a related STEM field (or equivalent experience), U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM field.
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain an active Secret clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians on EW-related programs.
• Troubleshoot and design complex EW systems and architectures.
• Support field testing and training for EW systems.
• Spectrum management in support of EW field operations.
• Develop test plans and procedures for accreditation and testing.

Skills

EW systems knowledge

RF equipment familiarity

Team leadership

Problem solving

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s/Advanced degree in Engineering or STEM

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Sigma Defense is seeking a Network Engineer III to join our team on-site at Fort Irwin in California.

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

• Ability to write clear, concise, and easily readable technical correspondence.
• High organizational skills and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.
• Strong understanding of terrestrial EW and radar employment, capabilities, and technical capabilities/limitations.
• Experience interpreting and/or developing technical drawing and work packages.
• Ability to use and interpret electronic test equipment.
• Experience with maintenance/repair and/or installation/integration of advanced technical equipment.
• Familiarity with radio frequency (RF) equipment and operations.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS as required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Candidate Differentiators:

• Advanced knowledge of the function, operation, employment, repair, and design of EW systems hardware, including jammers and electronic sensing systems.
• Knowledge of radar systems function, operation, employment, repair, and design.
• Knowledge of advanced antenna technologies and performance.
• Knowledge of the NTC training area.

Personnel Clearance Level:

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
• Clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or Advanced degree from an accredited college or university in an Engineering, Analysis, or related STEM field of study.
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

• Leading a team of technicians on EW-related programs, as part of an integrated team of EW engineers.
• Problem solving in a large real time complex EW system environment.
• Evaluate, troubleshoot repair, or develop complex system designs and architectures.
• Support field testing and training using DoW-accredited EW systems (e.g. range testing, operational testing, developmental testing).
• Spectrum management in support of EW field operations.
• Develop Functional Performance and Accreditation test plans and/or procedures.
• Analyze and develop Electronic Attack (EA) and Sensing (ES) techniques.
• Provide subject matter expertise in a variety of engineering tasks in the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, fabrication, construction, and operation of diverse electronic/mechanical equipment and systems in accordance with engineering specifications.
• Assist with test and evaluation, checkout, certification tasks.
• Review change proposals for equipment impacts.
• Provide technical data and evaluation for components installation, equipment maintenance, and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout, and contract requirements.

Salary Range

$100,000 - $165,000 annually.

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary