Field Service Engineer, Military Communications & Networks

GALT; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

GALT Aerospace in San Diego, CA is seeking a Field Service Representative to support integration and testing of networked communication systems on-site. You will provide direct technical support to warfighter units, develop and maintain test plans, and configure test configurations for prototypes.

The role requires live field testing experience with military comms, DoD systems knowledge, and strong Linux/Windows capabilities. Travel up to 50% and active clearance eligibility are expected.

Qualifications

• DoD data link familiarity is required.
• Live field testing with military comms systems required.
• Experience with DoD computer and radio systems.
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows.
• US Citizenship with active Interim Secret clearance (ability to obtain Secret).
• 4+ years of testing, networking, or IT-related experience.
• Knowledge of routing, switching, VLANs, IP subnetting.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support for operation of podded communication systems.
• Serve as technical liaison to supported military units/elements.
• Develop and maintain test plans and procedures.
• Configure test configurations and prototypes of developing systems.
• Create troubleshooting procedures and workarounds.
• Conduct systems and sub-systems testing.
• Review system specifications and related development documents.
• Install and configure Windows and Linux servers.
• Set up DNS, Exchange, and Active Directory.
• Maintain virtual environments.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain network gear.
• Capture and deploy system images.

Skills

Tactical Data Link

Live field testing

Networking

DoD systems

Linux

Windows

Automation

JIRA

Confluence

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

GALT Aerospace in San Diego, CA is seeking a Field Service Representative to support integration and testing of networked communication systems on-site. You will provide direct technical support to warfighter units, develop and maintain test plans, and configure test configurations for prototypes.

The role requires live field testing experience with military comms, DoD systems knowledge, and strong Linux/Windows capabilities. Travel up to 50% and active clearance eligibility are expected.