Timing and Synchronization Test Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense IT solutions provider is seeking a Timing and Synchronization Test Engineer to oversee the development of timing distribution systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in Timing and Sync, a Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related field, and strong expertise in GPS technology. This role necessitates a DoD Secret clearance and offers a chance to work closely with a dedicated engineering team on critical projects.

Qualifications

• Active 8570 Certification.
• Experience in Timing architectures and design.
• Field Services experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Function as Lead Lab Test Engineer on Timing and Synchronization hardware.
• Analyze network topologies and traffic requirements.
• Develop site-specific engineering designs for timing distribution.

Skills

10 years experience in Timing and Sync

Strong working knowledge of GPS

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Project

Job description

Timing and Synchronization Test Engineer

Job Locations: US-MD-Fort Meade

Job ID: 2025-10678

Company Overview

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Position Overview

By Light seeks a Network Engineer with a specialty in Timing and Synchronization to join our engineering team in support of our DoD customer. We are looking for an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic network engineer to join our DISA team in delivering high quality timing distribution systems. You will be responsible for the technical design, tradeoff analysis, lab testing and certification, and development of network layouts and system configurations.

Responsibilities

• Function as Lead Lab Test Engineer on Timing and Synchronization hardware and configuration certification.
• Analyze network topologies and traffic and capacity requirements.
• Initiate and coordinate with customers on sensitive customer timing feeds.
• Develop site/project-specific system engineering designs to transition current timing feeds to the new timing distribution scheme.
• Monitors project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Supports the acquisition of hardware and software.
• Support field installers with calibration/testing/troubleshooting methods to ensure all equipment, circuits, and services are successfully implemented.

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, computer science, or information technology management or technical discipline is required.
• Active 8570 Certication.
• 10 years experience in Timing and Sync or related field.
• Experience in Timing architectures and design.
• Strong working knowledge of GPS (and the technology behind it - Stratum 1 timing sources, antennas, and Cesium Clocks, IRIG/1PPS signaling, etc.).
• Working knowledge Microsoft Office tools specifically, Excel, Word, Visio and Project.
• Excellent communication, effective leadership and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Prior work with leading-edge precise timing technologies a plus.
• Experience with one of the following is desired: Microsemi, FEI Zyfer CommSync II, Symmetricom, etc.
• Experience working with DOD is desired.
• Field Services experience is a plus.

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• Minimum DoD Secret clearance required.