Tactical SATCOM Operator (58478)

Datapath; Fort Drum (NY); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Datapath in New York – Ft. Drum is seeking an Experienced Satellite Communications Engineer to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot tactical and commercial satellite systems. You will configure components, support LAN/WAN networks, and ensure high system reliability.

You will work with routing protocols (RIP, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF) and advanced networking (MPLS, VPNs). Flexibility for field deployments may be required with a strong focus on documentation and equipment upgrades.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree required; 8 years of related experience if no degree.
• Engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years in installations, repair, troubleshooting, or maintenance of communications electronic systems.
• 4+ years operating in a tactical environment with antenna controllers, SSPA, LNA/LNB, up/down converters, fiber optic/coax/ethernet cabling, FDMA/TDMA modems.
• Experience with commercial and military satellite acquisition procedures and TDMA/DAMA modems.
• Substitutions: 4-6 years military experience with advanced commercial certification in lieu of education.

Responsabilidades

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot tactical and commercial satellite communication systems.
• Configure and support satellite communication components, including modems, switches, and antennas.
• Support power and infrastructure systems, including UPS units and generators where applicable.
• Use TMDE such as power meters, spectrum analyzers, voltmeters to ensure performance.
• Develop, maintain, and interpret technical documentation and diagrams.
• Manage and support LAN/WAN environments and networking hardware.
• Configure and support routing protocols (RIP, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF).
• Implement networking technologies such as MPLS, VPNs, and traffic engineering.
• Perform installation, integration, maintenance, and upgrades of network and satellite equipment.
• Manage day-to-day LAN/WAN operations and project support.
• Provide operational support for wireless systems and Call Manager Express.
• Deliver day-to-day technical support to end users of tactical satellite systems.

Conhecimentos

Satellite communications

Network operations

Troubleshooting

Formação académica

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

4+ years related experience

Ferramentas

Riverbed solutions

Call Manager Express

TMDE tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: New York - Ft. Drum, NY 13603, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Engineering

Summary

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot tactical and commercial satellite communication systems.
• Configure and support satellite communication components, including satellite modems, redundancy switches, up/down converters, HPAs, SSPAs, LNAs, LNBs, antennas, antenna motors, ACUs, waveguides (rigid, flexible, and elliptical), IF cabling, and associated interconnects.
• Support power and infrastructure systems, including UPS units and generators (when applicable).
• Utilize test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) such as power meters, spectrum analyzers, voltmeters, and Firebird test sets to ensure system performance and reliability.
• Develop, maintain, and interpret technical documentation, diagrams, and system configurations.
• Manage and support LAN/WAN environments, including network hardware such as routers, switches, bridges, gateways, and firewalls.
• Configure and support routing protocols including RIP, EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF.
• Implement and maintain networking technologies such as MPLS, VPLS, VPNs, and traffic engineering solutions.
• Perform installation, integration, maintenance, and upgrades of network and satellite communication equipment.
• Manage day-to-day operations of local and wide area networks, including project support and ongoing infrastructure maintenance.
• Provide operational support for wireless systems, Riverbed solutions, and Call Manager Express.
• Deliver day-to-day technical support to end users of tactical satellite systems, including SNAP and related platforms.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors Degree, in the absence of a bachelor's degree, 8 years of related experience.
• Degree Preferred: Engineering
• Minimum years of Experience: Shall have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in support of installations, repair, troubleshooting or maintenance of communications electronic systems or equipment.
• Shall have a minimum of four (4) years experience operating in a tactical environment operating/maintaining antenna controllers, SSPA, LNA/LNB, up and down converters, Fiber optic/Coax/Ethernet Cable, Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) and Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) modems (satellite modems).
• Shall have experience and skill with commercial and military satellite acquisition procedures and commercial TDMA/DAMA modems required.
• Substitutions: 4 - 6 years military experience in related field with advanced commercial certification instead of education.

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