Shipboard TVS-AN/USQ-155 Subject Matter Expert

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

Salary Statement

Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $87,000.00/Yr. - USD $144,900.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Description

• Requiring daily reporting to St. Julien’s Creek Annex – no remote work authorized. Providing waterfront support to afloat naval platforms
• Working on various naval platforms and within a lab environment
• Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert on AN/USQ-155 TVS systems during shipboard installations, upgrades, and sustainment efforts
• Testing and troubleshooting HF systems
• Performing on-platform installation, troubleshooting, and testing of naval communication systems and equipment
• Performing system-level software testing to accurately validate operational readiness
• Repairing electronics assemblies, cables, systems
• Reading, understanding and interpreting technical reports and drawings
• Assisting troubleshooting and repairing antennas as required
• Providing written and/or oral status updates of current system evolution, as well as support provided to LANT/PAC Fleet platforms to supervisor and In-Service Engineering Activity (ISEA) personnel
• Standing or walking while lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objects; requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on waterfront platforms during all seasons
• Packaging, handling, storage, and transportation of materials and equipment
• Supporting and communicating directly with customer
• Prioritizing tasks and strong ability to meet deadlines
• Performing ad-hoc tasking within contract scope
• Traveling occasionally required to support PICOs, SOVTs, SOTs, Technical Assists, etc.
• Traveling 30-40% annual CONUS and OCONUS travel includes all major naval DOD/shipyard installations

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

Requirements

• Eight plus (8+) years of hands‑on experience supporting shipboard radio communications and digital patch panel equipment on multiple classes of naval platforms to include installation, operating, troubleshooting and repair of shipboard equipment
• Strong working knowledge of TVS digital patching with the ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot
• Expertise in operation, analysis and troubleshooting of HF communication systems
• Direct experience testing and troubleshooting radio frequency (RF) systems, including spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, and digital multi‑meters, as well as basic antenna troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of interconnected systems including HFRG, URT‑23, BFTN, SA‑2112 SAS/BAS, cryptographic devices, NAVMACS, couplers, TA‑970 and antenna systems
• Experienced with RF system components such as amplifiers, filters, mixers, couplers, splitters/combiners, and antennas
• Ability to effectively communicate via oral and written communications with a variety of stakeholders to include government civilians, technical staff, junior, senior and executive staff military personnel
• Knowledge of combat systems department roles and responsibilities
• Knowledge of shipboard evolutions impacting testing and troubleshooting RF
• Deliver formal and informal training to ship's force and other technical personnel on system operation, configuration, and best practices
• CompTIA Security+ Certification (Within 6 months of hire)
• Ability to work successfully in a collaborative and diverse environment and be a team player
• Ability to stand or walk while lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objects; requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Packaging, handling, storage, and transportation of materials and equipment
• Will be required to obtain a passport
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS 30-40%
• High degree of self‑motivation
• Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

• Subject matter expert on AN/USQ-155 TVS
• AN/USQ-155 TVS "C" school V36B
• AN/USQ-155 TVS course instructor
• Indepth knowledge of all AN/USQ-155 TVS hardware and software components
• Strong knowledge of shipboard system installations and associated documentation to include SIDs and system technical manuals
• Significant knowledge of shipboard radio communications center
• Significant experience working through shipboard evolutions and communicating with combat systems chain of command
• Ability to integrate TVS with HF/VHF/UHF radios, SAS/BAS, HFRG, ADNS, and other tactical communications subsystems
• Previous experience troubleshooting TA-970 red phones

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• 30-40% annual CONUS and OCONUS travel includes all major naval DOD/shipyard installations

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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