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Overview

We are seeking an individual with a background in Radio Frequency (RF) environments. Experience with Link 16 within a Test and Engineering (TandE) lab setting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions/Job Duties:

• Provide RF support functions for the MIDS Program Office (MPO) and Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific.
• Perform RF and System Test engineering efforts for MIDS-LVT and JTRS terminals including support for planning, documentation, test conduct, training, and other requirements.
• Provide set-up, activation, operation, and troubleshooting support for Navy external communications systems and systems integration efforts.
• Executes tests and data analysis in accordance with the test plan guidance. Provides support to develop and/or provide input to pre-test and post-test documentation (e.g. Test Plan, Test Procedures, automated scripts, Daily Status Reports (DSR), Quick Look Reports (QLR), and Test Reports). Use the resultant data to develop, propose, and/or implement solutions to any issues.
• Provides operations and troubleshooting expertise in support of test events, including remote support for off-site participants.
• Travel to CONUS/OCONUS project sites to provide operator and technical support as required.

Customer Interface Activities:

• Suitable inter-personnel and customer service skills required to interface with corporate customers.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the Customer, NIWC Pacific Center's staff, and peer contractor personnel.

Written Communication:

• Operates standard computer based business tools (including but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel) effectively with a high degree of competency.
• Independently generates documentation that presents information in a logical manner.

Verbal Communication:

• Demonstrates excellent clear and concise verbal communication skills.
• Active communicator - giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.

Typical Working Conditions:

• General office environment with US Government provided NMCI Computer and peripheral equipment

Equipment Used:

• Laptop Computer and peripheral equipment

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge and experience with Radio Frequency (RF)/Microwave electronics and antennas for communication systems.
• Two (2) years experience with RF/Microwave data communications systems in a radio propagation environment, including those operating within the Medium/High Frequency (MF/HF), Very High Frequency (VHF), Ultra High Frequency (UHF), Extremely High Frequency (EHF), and Super High Frequency (SHF) to include systems/equipment.
• Experience with set-up and operation of RF/Microwave communications systems used for data transportation, signal routing systems, and other interface and computer control equipment/systems.
• Familiarization with the set-up and proper use of multi-meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and associated communication systems test equipment.

Essential Physical Tasks:

• Ability to lift >10 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Ability to use a personal computer, keyboard and mouse on a consistent basis.

Flexibility/Work Schedule:

• 9/80
• Able to efficiently adapt to new priorities. This includes effectively multitasking project responsibilities with an awareness to support changes as needed.
• The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.

Travel:

• Possibility of Domestic and International travel up to 15% of the time by automobile, air, etc.

Education:Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, EE, ME, IE, or Physics is desired

Pay Range:$75,000.00 to $90,000.00 annually, DOE

U.S. Citizenship is required

Security Clearance:Se ret

Candidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance, and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Tactical Engineering and Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer