COMMUNICATION ENGINEER - CFT L1 - 3IS

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JOB SUMMARY:MCSG Technologiesis seeking a Communications Engineer to support the 392d Combat Training Squadron (392 CTS). The 392CTS provides space modeling and simulation (M&S) systems capabilities supporting advanced training, special event assessments, exercises, and real-world contingency operations through a robust Command, Control, Computer, and Communications (C4I) architecture. The CE CFT will provide detailed system expertise and continuous oversight and management of all aspects of the 392 CTS C4I architecture. Location: This position is on Schriever SFB, CO and requires on-site support.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Configure and align IBS ENTR RF radio systems to transmit and receive Integrated Broadcast Service messages, build and configure Tactical Receive Suite inputs and outputs, and determine best dissemination method of IBS inject paths.

• Configure Joint Data Translator (JDT) inputs/outputs, select the correct data format, and adjust message format to exercise requirements within the JDT.

• Build and configure Joint Range Extender (JRE) inputs and outputs and configure data feeds to be disseminated at distant exercise locations.

• Provide technical direction and engineering knowledge for communications activities, including support to systems analysis, planning, designing, developing, testing, installing, maintaining, sustaining, and upgrading 392 CTS RF and communication networks in support of advanced training, special event assessments, exercises, and real-world contingency operations.

• Develop and review 392 CTS communication system requirements; compare potential needs with existing infrastructure; identify shortfalls and excesses; integrate communication systems to achieve interoperability; and establish continuity procedures and a reference library of pertinent policies, procedures, documents, and architectures to sustain current capabilities and plan for future 392 CTS communication systems.

• Evaluate operating systems and protocol suites; configure/update systems with exercise parameters; and configure communication systems, voice and data telecommunications network circuits, and equipment.

• Resolve interoperability problems to ensure operations across all required platforms.

• Provide onsite comm support for the GPS Environment Generator (GEG) system testing, scenario development, event planning and execution.

• Provide engineering support to develop plans to leverage commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government off-the-shelf (GOTS) communication systems (RF, LANs, encryption devices) and emerging technologies to improve 392 CTS capabilities.

• Coordinate with the Government to engineer, purchase, install, integrate, and support specific communication hardware/software and/or leased communication links to meet 392 CTS requirements.

• Provide analysis to translate operational-level training requirements into recommended technical approaches to satisfy DMO-S requirements.

• Provide necessary daily support to set up, tear down, integrate, test, operate, and troubleshoot 392CTS equipment and infrastructure supporting exercises, demonstrations, and training.

• Establish liaisons and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs, accommodate data collection, obtain Government off-the-shelf (GOTS) technologies, and leverage best practices, procedures, and techniques.

• Carry out tasks as directed by contract leadership required to ensure 392 CTS mission success.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with DMO capabilities
• Available for worldwide travel may be required (approximate travel:20 days/year).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with AF Tactical Receive Suite (including antenna alignment and RF troubleshooting) and Joint Data Translator configuration.

• Experience with coordinating and processing requests for authorization to utilize both production and dissemination through the Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS).

• Experience troubleshooting data flow for DMO systems and Common Operating Picture (COPs) including Missile Defense Space-Warning Tool (MDST), Automated Scriptor Simulator Exercise Trainer (ASSET), Processing Display System-Migration (PDS-M), TRS-Dashboard, Space-Based Infrared System Standard Space Trainer (SBIRS SST), GPS Environment Generator (GEG), Joint Range Extender (JRE), etc.

• Experience with troubleshooting data flow and system issues using Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) and High-Level Architecture (HLA) protocols.

• Current or previous experience (within the last 5 years) planning, developing, coordinating and executing system and communication link design to include data flow from producer to Common Operating Picture (COP) for United States Space Force (USSF) or other Services participation in Command, Service, Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) and Combatant Commander (CCMD) operations, exercises, demonstrations and experiments.

• Prior experience as an Air Force RF Technician, Naval Electronics Technician, or Marine Signals Intelligence.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:10years of operational RF communications, satellite ground station experience, or equivalent.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Sec+ certification (or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date.)

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

ABOUT US: At MCSG Technologies, we believe the path to success begins by empowering our employees to do what is best for our customers. This helps create value for our customers and business partners through efficiencies and cost-effective relationships that are built on trust, while delivering on-time and within budget. Our company ethos is simple Empowered to serve our customers, our communities, our colleagues.

BENEFITS OFFERED: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, paid time off, holidays and more. Learn more about MCSG Technologies benefits: https://www.mcsgtech.com/benefits/.

In compliance with Colorados Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, MCSG Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, education/training, and key skills.

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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