COMMUNICATION ENGINEER - CFT L1 - 3IS

Davita Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Communications Engineer to support military training operations through advanced communications systems. The role involves configuring RF systems, ensuring interoperability, and providing engineering oversight on various communication infrastructures. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in operational RF communications.

Qualifications

• Experience with DMO capabilities.
• Availability for worldwide travel (approx. 20 days/year).
• Experience in RF communications, satellite ground station experience, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Configure and align RF radio systems.
• Provide technical direction for communication activities.
• Support systems analysis, planning, and engineering knowledge.

Skills

Deducing operational requirements

Technical direction and engineering knowledge

System analysis

Communication network configuration

Interoperability resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Sec+ certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

Job description

Job Details

Schriever SFB - Colorado Springs, CO Full Time Job Location Position Type

Day Job Shift

Description

PAY:

JOB SUMMARY: MCSG Technologies is seeking a Communications Engineer to support the 392d Combat Training Squadron (392 CTS). The 392CTS 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:

• 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 Extender (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 training, assessments, exercises, and 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 policies, procedures, documents, and architectures.

• 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 support for GPS Environment Generator (GEG) system testing, scenario development, event planning, and execution.

• Support development of plans to leverage COTS/GOTS communication systems and emerging technologies to enhance capabilities.

• Coordinate with the Government to engineer, purchase, install, and support communication hardware/software and leased links.

• Translate operational training requirements into technical approaches.

• Support setup, tear down, integration, testing, operation, and troubleshooting of equipment supporting exercises and training.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand needs, accommodate data collection, and leverage best practices.

• Carry out tasks as directed to ensure mission success.

Requirements

• Experience with DMO capabilities
• Availability for worldwide travel (approx. 20 days/year)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with AF Tactical Receive Suite, JDT configuration, and RF troubleshooting.
• Experience with IBS request processing and data flow troubleshooting.
• Experience troubleshooting data flow for DMO systems and COPs using DIS and HLA protocols.
• Recent experience (within last 5 years) in system and communication link design for USSF or other services in operations and exercises.
• Prior experience as an RF Technician, Electronics Technician, or Signals Intelligence.

Relevant Experience:

10 years of operational RF communications, satellite ground station experience, or equivalent.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Sec+ certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).

Security Clearance:

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.