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Scientific Research Corporation · 19 hours ago

DoD SkillBridge Intern - Shipboard HF Radio Subject Matter Expert (Active Duty Service Members)

Portsmouth, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

8+ years exp

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry. They are seeking a DoD SkillBridge Intern to provide waterfront support to afloat naval platforms, focusing on testing, troubleshooting, and repairing HF communication systems and equipment.

Biotechnology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Ashleigh Mitchum

Responsibilities

Requiring daily reporting to St. Julien’s Creek Annex – no remote work authorized

Providing waterfront support to afloat naval platforms

Working on various naval platforms and within a lab environment

Testing and troubleshooting HF systems

Performing on-platform installation, troubleshooting, and testing of naval communication systems and equipment

Performing system-level software testing to accurately validate operational readiness

Performing installation and verification tests on HF systems

Performing inspection and testing of installed antennas and antenna lines

Repairing electronics assemblies, cables, systems

Reading, understanding and interpreting technical reports and drawings

Understanding of networking concepts

Assisting troubleshooting and repairing antennas as required

Providing written and/or oral status updates of current system evolution, as well as support provided to LANT/PAC Fleet platforms to supervisor

Standing or walking while lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objects; requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on waterfront platforms during all seasons

Packaging, handling, storage, and transportation of materials and equipment

Prioritizing tasks and strong ability to meet deadlines

Performing ad-hoc tasking within contract scope

Qualification

HF radio communicationsRF systems troubleshootingCompTIA Security+ CertificationShipboard system installationsAntenna troubleshootingTechnical communicationPackagingHandlingTeam playerSelf-motivation

Required

Eight plus (8+) years of hands-on experience supporting shipboard high frequency (HF) radio communications equipment on multiple classes of naval platforms to include installation, operating, troubleshooting and repair of shipboard HF equipment

Expertise in operation, analysis and troubleshooting of HF communication systems

Direct experience testing and troubleshooting radio frequency (RF) systems, including spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, and digital multi-meters, as well as basic antenna troubleshooting

Working knowledge of interfacing equipment including HFRG, URT-23, BFTN, SA-2112 SAS/BAS, TVS, cryptographic devices, NAVMACS, couplers, TA-970 and antenna systems

Experienced with RF system components such as amplifiers, filters, mixers, couplers, splitters/combiners, and antennas

Ability to effectively communicate via oral and written communications with a variety of stakeholders to include government civilians, technical staff, junior, senior and executive staff military personnel

Knowledge of combat systems department roles and responsibilities

Knowledge of shipboard evolutions impacting testing and troubleshooting RF

CompTIA Security+ Certification (Within 6 months of hire)

Ability to work successfully in a collaborative and diverse environment and be a team player

Ability to stand or walk while lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objects; requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Packaging, handling, storage, and transportation of materials and equipment

Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS 20-30% (nonconsecutive)

Will be required to obtain a passport

High degree of self-motivation

Secret Clearance