SME V - Communications Engineer (Job 1211) - Navy Exp. Strongly Desired

DLH Corporation

Norfolk (VA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Personal Time Off (PTO)
Medical and dental insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with matching component
Education assistance at accredited institutions

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Communications Engineer for a full-time position in Norfolk, VA. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with mobile communication systems and electronic test equipment. Responsibilities include technical evaluations, repairs, and conducting training for tactical electronics. Applicants should possess technical training in a relevant field and have an active Secret clearance. This role is key to supporting military and civilian communications technology.

Qualifications

  • Eighteen years of hands-on experience with tasks specific to the role.
  • Three out of four area experiences: Systems Requirements, Operational Requirements, Test & Evaluation, Training.
  • Active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical evaluations and repairs of communication systems.
  • Assist with Bench Stock Repair Parts maintenance.
  • Conduct virtual and onsite training for tactical electronics equipment.
  • Assist with repair demand planning for the Radio Program.
  • On-site technical assistance/support when necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with Allowance Parts Lists.
  • Possess working knowledge of Power Amplifiers, Repeaters, and Communications Systems.
  • Demonstrate expert experience using electronic test equipment such as Signal Generators, Multimeters, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers.
  • Conduct component-level repair of radio system PCB assemblies, including soldering.
  • Perform tests on a variety of electronic equipment including Tactical Radios and related systems.
  • Create Training Curriculum.
  • Conduct Virtual and onsite warfighter training for operations and maintenance of tactical electronics equipment.

Skills

Technical Training in relevant technical field
Experience with mobile and portable communication systems
Expertise with electronic test equipment
Component-level repair of radio system PCB assemblies
Conducting technical training

Education

Technical Training in relevant technical field

Tools

Signal Generators
Multimeters
Network Analyzers
Spectrum Analyzers

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About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

This position will perform Electronics repair and support for both NIWC Atlantic facilities and shipboard.

Responsibilities
  • Provide technical evaluations, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs of Depot Level Repairable (DLR), L3Harris, and Motorola mobile and portable communication systems.
  • Provide technical support.
  • Assist with maintaining and updating Bench Stock Repair Parts.
  • Assist with repair demand planning for the Radio Program.
  • When necessary, provide on‑site technical assistance/support.
  • Ensure compliance with Allowance Parts Lists.
  • Possess working knowledge of Power Amplifiers, Repeaters, and Communications Systems.
  • Demonstrate expert experience using electronic test equipment such as Signal Generators, Multimeters, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers.
  • Conduct component‑level repair of radio system PCB assemblies, to include soldering.
  • Ability to perform tests on a variety of electronic equipment, including Tactical Radios such as L3HARRIS, communications equipment/systems, circuitry components, computer experience, and proficiency with test equipment.
  • Create Training Curriculum.
  • Conduct Virtual and onsite warfighter training for operations and maintenance of tactical electronics equipment.
Qualifications
  • Education: Technical Training in relevant technical field.
  • Experience: Eighteen (18) years of hands‑on experience with task specific project, to include three (3) of the following four (4) areas: Systems Requirements, Operational Requirements, Test & Evaluation, and Training. Recognized expert who has demonstrated industry and public service leadership in relevant technical field.
  • Active Secret clearance.
Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best‑in‑class e‑learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

EEO

DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.

Location

Norfolk, VA

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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