Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Enterprise SATCOM Engineer
 The Mission Essential Group, LLC | |
paid time off
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 United States, Virginia, Fairfax | |
| 4031 University Drive (Show on map) | |
 Jan 08, 2025 | |
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Job Description:
The Mission Essential Group, LLC (MEG), provides a fulfilling work environment fostering the opportunity for team and personal success. Becoming a key member of MEG positions you to impact a critical global mission and positively influence the direction of the company.
MEG is a premier service provider for information management solutions for complex, mission-critical needs. Established in 2006, MEG is positioned as a leading provider of information management system engineering, software development, information assurance, and system sustainment and is the primary provider of technical support for the Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Enterprise. MEG has earned a reputation as an innovator and pioneer in complex information management solutions. Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, MEG employs professionals in offices located throughout the United States and around the world. MEG offers an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; and retirement benefits.
IBS is the worldwide Department of Defense (DoD) standard network for transmitting tactical and strategic intelligence and targeting data to all levels of Joint Service operational users. MEG integrates the talents and skills of team members to form an IBS Enterprise Support Team to provide world class IBS Customer service. Joint Service and Collaborating Nations IBS Customers require 24/7 access to report and resolve issues in a timely manner to mitigate impact to operations. We serve a vital role in supporting the IBS Joint Program through technical innovation and rapid development of solutions to support end user requirements. As such, our systems and products require a high level of quality and configuration management to ensure they meet and/or exceed customer expectations.
The SATCOM Engineer is a hands-on engineering position that helps keep MEG and the IBS Program on the leading edge of over-the-air (OTA) satellite communications (SATCOM) technology. The SATCOM Engineer will provide information on upcoming changes to Integrated Waveform (IW) systems and how those modifications will impact the Common Interactive Broadcast (CIB). The duties and functions for this position include but are not limited to:
* Support IW system as IW Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provide IW training materials for IBS team, to include the Global IBS Support Center (GIBSSC) Watch, Combatant Command (CCMD) Information Management Element (IME), and Common Interactive Broadcast (CIB) SMEs.
* Manage the CIB related Military Standards (MIL-STD) and coordinate changes with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).
* Perform as the lead engineer for Transmission Security (TRANSEC) implementation.
* Provide Tier 3 Support, troubleshooting and developing long-term resolutions supporting broadcast engineering and network interface team specializing in IW.
* Provide engineering and SATCOM expertise in support of Polar architectures.
Qualifications:
* Security Clearance: MUST have a TS clearance with SCI Eligibility.
* Ten to twelve (10-12) years of intelligence and operations experience within National and/or Tactical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) community.
* Five (5) years of Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) experience.
* Ability to maintain a US Government security clearance.
* Bachelor's Degree or corresponding certification in engineering or related field. | |