Lead Shipboard TVS Systems SME

Scientific Research Corporation; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation is seeking an experienced naval communications engineer to lead shipboard AN/USQ-155 TVS deployments from its Portsmouth, VA facility. The role focuses on installation, testing, and sustainment of TVS, HF, and RF systems aboard naval platforms, with on‑site waterfront work.

You will deliver expert troubleshooting, mentor junior staff, coordinate with government civilians and military personnel, and travel CONUS/OCONUS up to 40% while pursuing and maintaining a

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands‑on experience supporting shipboard radio communications and digital patch panel equipment on multiple naval platforms
• Strong working knowledge of TVS digital patching and ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot
• Expertise in HF communication systems operation, analysis and troubleshooting
• Experience testing RF systems with spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, and DMMs
• Ability to communicate with government civilians, technical staff and military personnel
• Willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS 30–40% and obtain/maintain a U.S. Secret clearance
• Must have U.S. citizenship and be able to obtain a passport
• Eight plus years of hands‑on shipboard experience to include installation, operation, troubleshooting and repair

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead and SME on AN/USQ-155 TVS systems during shipboard installations, upgrades and sustainment
• Test and troubleshoot HF systems and RF components
• Perform on‑platform installation, troubleshooting and testing of naval communications systems
• Deliver status updates and brief supervisors and ISEA personnel
• Assist troubleshooting and repairing antennas and related components
• Travel 30–40% annually to CONUS/OCONUS naval installations
• Maintain safety and physical requirements including lifting up to 50 pounds

Skills

TVS knowledge

HF systems

RF testing

Communication

Secret clearance

Shipboard testing

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Signal generators

Digital multimeters

Job description

Scientific Research Corporation is seeking an experienced naval communications engineer to lead shipboard AN/USQ-155 TVS deployments from its Portsmouth, VA facility. The role focuses on installation, testing, and sustainment of TVS, HF, and RF systems aboard naval platforms, with on‑site waterfront work.

You will deliver expert troubleshooting, mentor junior staff, coordinate with government civilians and military personnel, and travel CONUS/OCONUS up to 40% while pursuing and maintaining a