Lowband Software Support Engineer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Sensor Resource Manager Expert in McLean, Virginia, for the US Air Force's DCGS. Duties include managing airborne sensors, troubleshooting, and ensuring system readiness. Candidates must have 10 years of DCGS and COMINT experience, relevant degrees, and an active TS/SCI security clearance. The role offers extensive benefits, including medical insurance, vacation, and retirement contribution options.

Qualifications

• 10 years of DCGS experience required.
• 10 years of COMINT experience required.
• 5 years prior relevant experience with a STEM degree or 3 years with an advanced degree is needed.
• Active TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple airborne sensors’ processes simultaneously.
• Provide sensor troubleshooting support and recommend updates.
• Ensure SIGINT system readiness and document issues.

Skills

DCGS experience

COMINT experience

DoD security certifications

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

Job description

Overview

Location: US-VA-LANGLEY-AFB-CUST ~ 586 Weyland Rd ~ LANGLEY AFB (External Site)

Date Posted: 2026-05-01

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: TS/SCI - Current

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

Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Collins Aerospace is seeking an onsite Sensor Resource Manager Expert to join our team at Langley AFB, VA in support of the US Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Signals Intelligence Field Support (DSFS). US AF DCGS DSFS collects, processes, and analyses 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 recommend 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
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) that provides SIGINT and networks sustainment support during system upgrades
• 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
• Position is considered Mission Essential with the possibility of working nights/weekends/various shifts.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 10 years of DCGS experience.
• 10 years of COMINT 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.
• Current DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II or IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, CAP, etc.)
• Active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

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 illness insurance, 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.
• Eligible for relocation.
• And more!

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