COMMUNICATION ENGINEER - CFT L1 - 3IS

MCSG Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the field of engineering and information technology, looking for a Communications Engineer to support the 392d Combat Training Squadron at Schriever SFB. This role involves overseeing and managing advanced communications systems while ensuring optimal operational capability through a strategic approach to technology integration and support.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Holidays

Qualifications

• 10 years relevant experience in RF communications or satellite ground stations.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Configure and align RF radio systems and manage communication networks.
• Provide technical direction and engineering knowledge for communication activities.
• Support setup, integration, testing, operation, and troubleshooting of equipment.

Skills

DMO capabilities

AF Tactical Receive Suite configuration

Troubleshooting data flow

DIS and HLA protocols

RF Technician skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Sec+ certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

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JOB SUMMARY: MCSG Technologies 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.

Location: This position is on Schriever SFB, CO and requires on-site support.

Primary Duties:

1. 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.
2. Configure Joint Data Translator (JDT) inputs/outputs, select the correct data format, and adjust message format to exercise requirements within the JDT.
3. Build and configure Joint Range Extender (JRE) inputs and outputs and configure data feeds to be disseminated at distant exercise locations.
4. 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 training, exercises, and operations.
5. Develop and review 392 CTS communication system requirements; identify shortfalls and excesses; integrate systems for interoperability; and establish procedures and documentation to sustain and upgrade capabilities.
6. Evaluate operating systems and protocol suites; configure/update systems with exercise parameters; and troubleshoot communication systems, voice and data networks.
7. Resolve interoperability problems across platforms.
8. Provide onsite support for GPS Environment Generator (GEG) system testing, scenario development, and event execution.
9. Support the development of plans to leverage COTS/GOTS communication systems and emerging technologies to enhance capabilities.
10. Coordinate with the government to engineer, purchase, install, and support communication hardware/software and leased links.
11. Translate operational training requirements into technical approaches.
12. Support setup, teardown, integration, testing, operation, and troubleshooting of equipment supporting exercises and training.
13. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand needs, accommodate data collection, and leverage best practices.
14. Perform tasks as directed to ensure mission success.

Requirements:

• Experience with DMO capabilities
• Willingness to travel worldwide (~20 days/year)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AF Tactical Receive Suite and JDT configuration
• Experience with IBS request processing
• Troubleshooting data flow for DMO systems and COPs
• Experience with DIS and HLA protocols troubleshooting
• Experience in planning and executing communication system design for USSF or other services
• Prior RF Technician or Signals Intelligence experience

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: 10 years in RF communications or satellite ground stations.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor's degree; Sec+ certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

ABOUT US: MCSG Technologies values empowering employees to serve customers, creating value through efficiency, trust, and on-time delivery.

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid leave, holidays, and more. Details at https://www.mcsgtech.com/benefits/.

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay Act, we consider experience, education, and skills when offering roles.

EOE: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, gender, religion, etc.

Pay Transparency: We do not discriminate against discussing pay, but employees with access to compensation info cannot disclose it outside their role unless legally permitted.

COVID-19: The U.S. government may require vaccination for employees and contractors.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology