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Collins Aerospace · 1 day ago

Field Service Engineer (Onsite)

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$87K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a Field Service Engineer to provide technical services support for satellite terminal systems, ensuring efficient operations and troubleshooting as needed.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical services support of a Hardened Transportable MET AN/GSC-52 satellite terminal

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

Qualification

SATCOM principlesNetwork System AdministrationIAT Level II CertificationMicrosoft operating systemsLINUX operating systemsTACLANE encryption devicesCISCO routersSwitchesBasic Linux administrationSoft skills

Required

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 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

Preferred

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 RedHat-based server administration experience

Basic experience with operations, preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting on generators EBEM experience

Benefits

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, ID theft 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.