LVC Engineering Tech IV; LATR OPS NITE Security Clearance

Position: LVC Engineering Tech IV (LATR OPS) [NITE] with Security Clearance
Description Position Type:
Full-time, Non-exempt

Work Location:

Virginia Beach, VA (NAS Oceana) Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy.

Our 35-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we've developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction. At NAS Oceana located at Virginia Beach, VA, SA-TECH supports the Navy Integrated Training Environment ( NITE ) that covers the development, integration, management and support of an integrated program to enable a continuous, multi-domain, Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) training platform across multiple physical training locations.

Together with our partners, SA-TECH is helping integrate the Navy Combined Tactical Training Range (NCTTR) and the Southern California Offshore Range (SCORE) into the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) environment. SA-TECH is currently looking to hire a LVC Engineering Tech IV (LATR OPS) at NAS Oceana (Virginia Beach, VA to supports Large Area Tracking Range (LATR) Operations responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable directives and plans, to meet all contract requirements.

This position reports to the LVC Operations Manager. Specific duties include (but are not limited to):
* Draws on experience in U.S. Navy fleet operations to support staffs ashore and afloat conducting fleet exercises.

* Supports U.S. Navy/Marine Corps fleet operational training by applying system analysis and design skills in portable workstation interoperability, shipboard local area networking and computer systems imbedded tracking and display systems.

* Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots the LATR system, Tactical Combat Training System (TCTS) and associated displays and computer applications used for aircraft and ship tracking displays and debriefs.

* Responsible for the installation, setup, monitoring, and debrief of various LATR operations.

* Aids in the coordination of instrumentation and support for major multi-platform operations and exercises to include fixed and rotary wing, ship, and surface participants.

* Installs and de-installs LDTS at remote sites using a variety of communication paths to include SIPRNET, Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) and other networking systems, coordinating and working with shipboard and staff information technicians (ITs).

* Transports, installs and de-installs Iridium Tracking Units (ITU) on ships, vehicles, and landing craft to bases and facilities onboard naval vessels as required.

* Coordinates between LATR, CVW and MEU and NSWC detachments, fleet operators and other work centers to provide LATR services.

* Provides technical support to the hosting naval entity consisting of collecting and preparing exercise participant information from multiple sources including: LATR, TCTS, Galaxy GPS, MIDAS, OTCIX, Link 16, JBUS, and track data logs for presentation and further analysis.

* Collects and combines all data collected into single source debrief product SIMDIS ASI replays, and provides the debrief product to agencies as designated by USFFC, C2F/C5F/C6F, CSG4, SMDC, or hosting carrier strike group organization.

* Shall support other exercises as approved by NSWC Corona.

* Mission Commanders and Quality Assurance may review work for compliance with accepted practices.

* Trains and provides technical guidance to lower-level technicians.

* Documents maintenance actions in IEMS.

* Provides recommendations to improve or expand all facets of operations to include maintenance, engineering, and logistics…