Lowband Software Support Engineer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Generous 401(k) plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, seeks an onsite Lowband Journeyman at Fort Meade, MD to support USAF DCGS/DSFS. You will manage multiple SIGINT sensors, troubleshoot networks, and provide real-time support to pilots and operators.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, DoD 8570.1 IAT II/IAM I, and 7+ years in DCGS/COMINT with STEM education; relocation assistance may be available and onsite work is expected.

Qualifications

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date.
• Current DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II or IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, CAP, etc.).
• 7 years prior relevant DCGS experience.
• ≥2 yrs of COMINT experience.
• ≥7 years of Information System Security Management experience.
• Typically requires a degree in STEM and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with minimum 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple airborne sensors’ processes to operate and interface with sensors, sites, networks, and systems.
• Provides updates to sensor resources management processes.
• Provides management and ground support of multiple airborne SIGINT sensors and networks.
• Provides sensor troubleshooting and recommends updates to SW and networks.
• Provides SIGINT process and network improvements/recommendations.
• Monitors network connections between SIGINT sensors and ground equipment.
• Performs SIGINT and networks data input for mission templates.
• Provides real-time SIGINT and networks assistance to pilots, maintainers, operators and users.

Skills

Security clearance

DoD 8570.1 Level II/IAM Level I

COMINT experience

InfoSec management

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Location: US-MD-FORT MEADE-9800-CUST ~ 9800 Savage Rd ~ SAVAGE (External Site)

Date Posted: 2026-08-16

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon Company Managed By Collins Aerospace At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is seeking an onsite Lowband Journeyman Mid to join our team at Fort Meade, MD in support of the US Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Signals Intelligence Field Support (DSFS). US AF DCGS DSFS collects, processes, and analyzes intelligence information from airborne, ground, and other systems.

What You Will Do

• Manages multiple airborne sensors’ processes simultaneously to operate and interface with multiple airborne sensors, sites, networks, and systems
• Provides updates to sensor resources management processes
• Provides management and ground support of multiple airborne SIGINT sensors and networks
• Provides sensor troubleshooting support and recommends updates to CICS, GCP (CETS,MSCS, RIM, SEAM, and SDE) SW and networks
• Provides technical and engineering sensors and networks support
• Responds to Incident tickets
• Monitors the network connections between the SIGINT sensors and ground equipment
• Provides comprehensive analysis, diagnostics and fault isolation for the SIGINT systems and networks associated with ground components
• Provides comprehensive analysis, diagnostics and fault isolation for the SIGINT sensors associated with End-to-End Sensor paths
• Provides SIGINT process and network improvements/recommendations
• Manages data encryption changes and implementation
• Supports post upgrade SW/HW efforts in accordance with (IAW) tech data, Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs), and Operating Instructions (OIs). Provides OJT to AFP and identifies SIGINT and networks sustainment support improvements that reduce logistics footprint.
• Ensures SIGINT and networks system readiness, system/mission configuration relative to the sensor or communication link
• Performs SIGINT and networks pre-mission tasks (system reboots, ground rings, etc.)
• Completes SIGINT and networks data input for mission template
• Provides real-time SIGINT and networks assistance to pilot, maintainers, operators and users
• Documents issues with SIGINT End-to-End process/systems
• Monitors SIGINT sensor and networks; takes appropriate action to restore sensor and networks capabilities using Government provided tools to perform process resets, power cycles, etc.)
• Monitors all SIGINT related networks paths; takes appropriate action to restore communication
• Monitors all SIGINT related DCGS systems; takes appropriate action to restore systems/processes
• Evaluates SIGINT sensor/ground and networks anomalies such as maintenance actions and Incident tickets
• Submits SIGINT and networks Incident tickets and performs SW maintenance actions as required
• Completes SIGINT End-to-End mission debriefs and ensures appropriate maintenance personnel are aware of issues

Qualifications You Must Have

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date.
• Current DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II or IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, CAP, etc.)
• 7 years prior relevant DCGS experience
• ≥2 yrs of COMINT experience
• ≥7 years of Information System Security Management experience.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.

Additional Required Experience (one Of The Following)

• ≥1 yr of AF DCGS experience
• ≥1 yr of AF RF

Qualifications We Prefer

• Current DoD 8570.1 IASAE Level I certification (e.g., CASP+ CE, CISSP, etc.).

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!

Eligible for relocation assistance

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite:

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with