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L3Harris Technologies · 1 day ago

Senior Specialist Technical Support Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $132K/yr

6+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent in the defense industry. They are seeking a Senior Specialist, Technical Support Engineer to serve as a Subject Matter Expert in Commercial Satellite Communications, focusing on engineering services and strategic planning for satellite communication programs.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide engineering services for transmissions management and control for all commercial frequency spectrums to include all Commercial satellite systems that are in use

Review policy and plans for commercial satellite communication programs and suggest concepts for technical solutions that consider systems architecture, interoperability, interfaces, protocols, networking, expansion potential and overall end-to-end compatibility

Participate in various Department of Defense (DoD), Joint, and other Government agency working groups, meetings and Operational Planning Teams and as directed by L3Harris

Analyze, evaluate, and recommend concepts for future communications and automation operational challenges using knowledge of satellite communications systems and their relationship to other telecommunications networks

Provide technical and operational inputs, system configuration and operational mission support

Develop technical and management comments reflecting the command position with respect to USSF, USSPACECOM and Joint actions, interface with other commands and higher authorities

Assist in managing Commercial SATCOM ground segment and gateways for transition to current/future satellites through concept, development, testing, procurement, production, and fielding

Works at senior level to develop employment and migration strategies in support of Combatant Commands and user groups across the DoD

Provide input to briefings and papers which convey strategic vision or organizational policies

Provide input relating to new Commercial SATCOM requirements

Coordinate and assist CCMD J6s and Service components with the input to commercial communications in support of theater OPLANS, Contingency Plans (CONPLANS), and Functional Plans (FUNCPLANS)

Coordinate and team with Commercial SATCOM enterprise stakeholders in order to drive synergistic mission effectiveness, to include, but not limited to, the Combined Space Operations Cell (CSpOC) Commercial Integration Cell and the SSC Commercial SATCOM Contracting Office

Collect and maintain Service terminal basis of issue and capabilities content as a knowledge management function

Collect and maintain knowledge base on commercial satellite constellation coverage and status

Provide employment recommendations for integrating MILSATCOM, COMSATCOM, and ground systems in support of globally deployed forces

Qualification

Commercial satellite communicationsSATCOM apportionment planningOperational experience with SATCOMSystems engineeringSatellite constellationsDoD TS clearanceCommunication principlesSoft skills

Required

Active DoD TS clearance with SCI eligibility

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

Expertise in commercial satellite constellations and commercial ground station equipment, with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Operation and maintenance of the space, SATCOM, airborne, and terrestrial networks and systems as specified in the Job Description

A systems engineering related field with a specialization in satellite communications, information technology, or electrical engineering

Demonstrated relevant experience with the SATCOM apportionment planning and allocation processes taking into consideration all ground, space, and control networks, and operational control of sub-networks for apportioned SATCOM resources

Knowledge of Commercial satellite communications systems and capabilities, delivery methods and employment methods

Four (4) years of demonstrated relevant experience or education in communication principles and SATCOM theory

Two (2) years of operational experience with Commercial SATCOM systems

Four (4) years of relevant experience with the SATCOM apportionment planning and allocation processes taking into consideration all ground, space, and control networks, and operational control of sub-networks for apportioned SATCOM resources

Demonstrated relative knowledge of intelligence capabilities, processes, and tasking mechanisms necessary to support Government efforts for performance of SATCOM Interference tasks

Preferred

Active DoD TS/SCI clearance

The best qualified candidates should have experience developing, planning, operating, controlling, and/or managing military or commercial SATCOM systems and software. Examples of such systems and software include, but are not limited to the following:

DoD Teleports and Gateways

Service Teleports and Gateways

Commercial Teleports and Gateways

Satellite Communications Operations Centers and/or Watch Offices

Mobile User Objective System (MUOS)

Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS)

MILSTAR/AEHF

Commercial SATCOM satellites and constellations

Commercial SATCOM planning and management software

Joint SATCOM Management and Planning System (JSMPS)

Joint Integrated SATCOM Tool (JIST)

Joint SATCOM Management Enterprise (JSME)