Engineering Technician III – ARC-210 TACCOM Systems

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

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.