Field Service Engineer; Onsite

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: RVA
99: RTN Remote, Virginia

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance: Top Secret - Current

Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a SATCOM Technician to work onsite in Israel.

Selected SATCOM technicians will provide technical services support of a Hardened Transportable MET AN/GSC-52 satellite terminal in Kyogamisaki, Japan. Responsible for operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of Satellite Terminal systems, including connectivity to local and wide area networks, end-to end telecommunications, circuit switching systems, and Long-Haul communications/Transmissions systems. Analyzes capabilities and performance, identifies problems, takes corrective actions to ensure the most efficient operations of the SATCOM equipment.

Monitors status and performance of Transmission/Receive systems. Quickly responds to circuit outages and coordinates with distant end facilities and local Systems/Users, when necessary, in order to restore communications services.

• Must have strong skills and background in SATCOM principals, operations, maintenance, and repair, and be skilled in utilizing common SATCOM test equipment
• Must understand signal flow and end-to-end configuration diagrams for circuits and have knowledge of Network System Administration
• Experience working with Microsoft and LINUX operating system environments/platforms
• Familiarity with TACLANE encryption devices, Crypto Device Loaders such as SKLs, and CISCO routers and switches
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior honra relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• The position requires an IAT Level II 8140 Compliant Certification such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc. Candidate will be responsible to maintain DoD 8140 certification for the full contract period.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.

• Prior military satellite communications technician US Navy ET NEC 1465, US Air Force AFSC 2E1X1, US Army MOS 31S/25S, or US Marine Corps MOS 2827
• PAAWNS and MET experience, HEMP hardening maintenance and HEMP hardening testing experience.
• Strategic and tactical satellite communications experience. CCNA certification.
• Basic Linux or Red Hat-based server administration experience
• Basic experience with operations, preventative maintenance and basic lyk on generators EBEM experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!

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