Engineering Technician III

Saic; Maryland; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Maryland seeks an Engineering Technician to support NAVAIR PMA-209 TACCOM / ARC-210 radio with MUOS work and related testing. You will assist systems engineers with acquisition packages and develop system test plans and reports.

On-site work at NAS Patuxent River and SAIC's California, MD office requires strong communication, problem solving, and ability to work in a team environment. US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Embedded COMSEC devices and DoD waveforms.
• Experience developing test plans and test reports.
• Ability to read schematics, drawings, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering and integration support to TACCOM and Secure Communications teams.
• Represent the TACCOM team at meetings with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Support GFE procurement and delivery processes for secure communications.
• Assist in planning and tracking acquisition of new ARC-210 capabilities.
• Liaise with TACCOM and PMA209 International Program teams.
• Develop acquisition/procurement packages for ARC-210 TACCOM IPT.
• Draft contract documentation for advanced communication capabilities.
• Identify program risks and opportunities for future communications efforts.
• Document platform integration and test plans and generate test results.
• Assist with training at ARC-210 Training Laboratory.

Skills

Embedded COMSEC devices

Systems testing

Schematic interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma + 5 years experience

Tools

ARC-210 knowledge

Test planning tools

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician to support NAVAIR PMA-209 Tactical Communications (TACCOM) / ARC-210 Radio with legacy and state-of-the-art Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) Satellite Communications engineering activities. Supports systems engineers with acquisition/procurement package development. Tasking includes conducting systems test plans and developing system test reports. The candidate will provide integration support for the ARC-210 radios on airborne platforms.

Work will be performed client-site at NAS Patuxent River and in the SAIC office in California, MD.

Job Duties

• Provide systems engineering and integration support to both the Secure Communications integration and the TACCOM development teams.
• Represent the PMA209 TACCOM team at various meetings/events where the candidate must have excellent communication & organizational skills in addition to an ability work well with others in a demanding environment.
• Support the secure communications team GFE procurement and delivery processes and schedules.
• Support planning/tracking acquisition of new capabilities integrated into the ARC-210 system.
• Liaison with all areas of the TACCOM team and the PMA209 International Program team.
• Assist the Program in developing acquisition/procurement packages for ARC-210 TACCOM IPT.
• Provide acquisition support to research, plan, coordinate and draft contract documentation for the acquisition of advanced communication capabilities.
• Identify potential program risks, opportunities and identify initiatives of future communication efforts.
• Conduct and document platform integration and test plans. Generate high quality test results.
• Serve as alternate manager of COMSEC account at the SAIC facility
• provide support and assist with training at the ARC-210 Training Laboratory

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree and 3 years of experience in performing the above duties or HS diploma and 5 years of experience is required.
• Position requires experience with Embedded Communication Security (COMSEC) devices. To meet this requirement the incumbent needs a thorough understanding of VHF, UHF and SATCOM waveforms used in DoD aircrafts. Must be able to interpret and work from schematics, drawings, manuals, handbooks, and technical specifications.
• Experience developing communications systems test plans, conducting systems tests, and developing test result documents.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to interface with a variety of Government, Contractors, and Industry personnel.
• Must be able to assist in the formal and informal ARC-210 training to a diverse audience such as operators and maintainers (Contractors, Military and GOV personnel).
• Must be a self-starter with a high degree of professionalism, dependability, and be able to operate independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• US citizen with an active Secret clearance and have the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance is required.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Extensive ARC-210 Radio Operation/Maintenance experience.
• Experience as a COMSEC Custodian, Crypto Key Management, and EKMS key transfer practices. COMSEC Custodian course graduate
• Senior Navy, Marine Corps Officer/Enlisted Military Aviation/Avionics Technical experience.

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.