Sr Field Service Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation; Portsmouth, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation seeks a senior NavSATCOM technician to support naval platforms and lab environments. You will test, troubleshoot, and verify NMT and related systems, install and evaluate antennas, and document system evolution for ISEA stakeholders.

The role requires extensive experience with Navy SATCOM gear, PITCO/SOVT procedures, and coordination with ADNS/GBS. Expect on-site duties at waterfront facilities and periodic travel for SOVTs and technical assists.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on NavSATCOM systems maintenance with NMT, ATIP, EBEM, and SLM-5650.
• Completed Navy ET/IS 'A' school and NMT AN/WSC-9(V) Ship and AN/FSC-138(V) Shore courses.
• Troubleshoot, repair, isolate faults, and perform preventive/corrective maintenance on all NMT variants.
• Conduct PITCO and SOVT on NMT and related satellite antenna systems.
• Provide OJT to active-duty Navy sailors on SATCOM operations and fixes.
• Test NMT communications alongside ADNS and GBS systems.
• Log maintenance actions, track parts, and prepare evaluation reports.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and work waterfront platforms in all seasons.
• Security+ or ability to acquire within six months.

Responsibilities

• Daily reporting to St. Julien’s Creek Annex and waterfront support to naval platforms.
• Work on various naval platforms and in a lab environment.
• Test and troubleshoot NMT systems and related systems.
• Perform system-level software testing and verification on NMT.
• Install and verify tests on NMT and antenna systems.
• Inspect and test installed antennas and lines; repair as required.
• Provide status updates to supervisor and ISEA personnel.
• Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines; perform ad-hoc contract tasks.

Skills

NMT experience

TDMA/ATIP

RF test equipment

On-site maintenance

Education

Navy ET/IS A school

NMT AN/WSC-9/V and AN/FSC-138/V courses

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

Time domain reflectometers

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
• Providing waterfront support to afloat naval platforms
• Working on various naval platforms and within a lab environment
• Testing and troubleshooting NMT systems and associated systems
• Performing system-level software testing to accurately validate operational readiness
• Performing installation and verification tests on NMT systems
• Performing inspection and testing of installed antennas and antenna lines
• Assisting trouble shooting and repairing antennas as required
• Repairing electronics assemblies, cables, systems
• Reading, understanding, and interpreting technical reports and drawings
• Understanding of networking concepts
• 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
• Prioritizing tasks and strong ability to meet deadlines
• Performing ad-hoc tasking within contract scope

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

Requirements

• 12 or more years of hands-on experience maintaining and operating Naval satellite communications systems with specific experience with Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT), Advanced Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Internet Protocol (ATIP), MD-1392 Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM), and SLM-5650 modem
• Completion of U.S. Navy Electronics Technician/Information System Technician "A" school (Surface/Sub-surface). Completion of Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) AN/WSC-9(V) Ship and AN/FSC-138(V) Shore Maintenance course, Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) Maintenance Technician or SSN Radio Frequency (RF) Equipment Technician "C" school
• Troubleshoot, repair, isolate faults, and perform preventive/corrective maintenance on all AN/WSC-9(V) NMT variants and supporting baseband, cryptographic, or patching equipment
• Conduct Pre-Installation and Test Check-Out (PITCO) and System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT) on NMT and related satellite antenna systems
• Provide on-the-job training (OJT) to active-duty Navy sailors regarding proper SATCOM operations and hardware fixes.
• Test how NMT communicates alongside parallel systems like the Automated Digital Network System (ADNS) and Global Broadcast Service (GBS)
• Log all maintenance actions, track parts, and prepare detailed evaluation reports and conduct end of mission out briefs with stake holders
• Experience using RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, and time division reflectometers
• Ability to work on waterfront platforms during all seasons including standing/climbing/walking while lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objects
• Security+ or able to acquire within six months

Desired Skills

• Executive communication skills. Will be conducting communication with stakeholders
• Critical thinking
• Navy instructor training or equivalent experience
• Equipment maintenance, tagout and aloft training

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

• Travel will occasionally be required to support SOVTs, SOTs, Technical Assists, etc. 25-50% annual CONUS and OCONUS travel including 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

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

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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