Senior SATCOM Systems Maintainer/Integrator

TMC, a LinQuest company is seeking a Senior SATCOM Systems Maintainer/Integrator to join our team in our office in Colorado Springs, CO. An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

The Senior SATCOM Systems Maintainer/Integrator prepares, develops, and implements hardware and software-based systems support to integration, and development tests. The Senior SATCOM Systems Maintainer/Integrator will support development, prototyping and demonstration at various CONUS and OCONUS sites. Will provide input and support to provide briefings on the status of events or portions of the overall program.

Responsibilities:

• Provide onsite technical expertise in support of commercial and/or military SATCOM systems and equipment
• Provide on-site high-level expertise on SATCOM systems.
• Supports testing, operations, maintenance, logistics, integration, and installation
• System and network administration to systems
• Provides on-site support as a Field Services Representative (FSR) for geolocation systems and equipment
• Provide technical assistance to daily operations, system upgrades, and preventive maintenance
• Coordinate with other FSRs, test engineers, and software development teams to resolve operational and/or technical systems issues
• Integrate program-specific hardware and software into systems for specific configurations to support test and exercise events
• Prepare documentation to substantiate the integration of all aspects of the project.
• Provide input to the Project Leader and the Program Manager on which an analysis of the technologies is made.
• Provide high-level expertise on maintenance activities or system upgrades
• Support development, prototyping and demonstration of various sites and travels and provides briefings on the status of events or portions of the overall program.
• Perform and lead routine, non-routine, and complex maintenance on the following sub-systems: communications, networking, antenna, power, timing, signal distribution, trucks, trailers, environmental control, and support equipment.
• Develop troubleshooting procedures and work-around documents
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve complex SATCOM problems.
• Use a wide range of test instruments and equipment to restore systems or improve performance.
• Document and report system status and fix actions.
• Deploy SATCOM systems to support training exercises and contingency deployments in CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Implement and ensure adherence to operations, maintenance and organizational procedures and policies.
• Work with the team to author, review, edit, and recommend changes to technical, procedural, and training documentation.
• Account for and ensure positive control of critical resources.
• Adhere to personnel safety by identifying risks, mitigating risks and intervenes to prevent mishaps.
• Provide support (telephonic or otherwise) as required to help isolate and resolve difficult issues.
• Provide formal and informal training to operators and instructors whether team members or customer personnel.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• 10+ years of experience in SATCOM maintenance and integration roles
• AS or BS/BA in a technical field degree or vocational training in Electronics, Telecommunications, or related field or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience integrating satellite communication equipment and software
• Possess and maintain an active Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance
• Knowledge of space military applications, and a working knowledge of military and ground operations is required.
• Substantive knowledge of computer/networking and communications experience
• Experience working independently and leading small teams in an integrated team-oriented, collaborative environment with prototype satellite communication systems
• Requires an understanding of both theories and principles of electrical, mechanical, RF and software systems.
• Advanced trouble shooting skills for RF and computer network systems
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills; ability to interface with customers at a professional level
• Exemplifies our core values
• Demonstrated technical writing skills
• Familiarity with Information Assurance
• Possess or able to obtain a United States Passport.
• Proficient in MS Office
• An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required

Preferred Experience:

• SATCOM or Wireless/RF Communication Systems experience
• Experience with system and/or subsystem integration
• Network Plus Certification, Security Plus Certification and/or Windows & Linux experience
• Geolocation experience.
• Experience operating or maintaining Electronic or Electromagnetic Warfare systems.
• Experience with multi-frequency band (C, Ku, Ka, and X Bands) satellite terminals.
• Computer system/network administration or maintenance experience.
• Systems Engineering and Linux experience preferred.
• Active Security+ Certification.

Compensation: The salary for this position ranges from approximately $93,000 to $134,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Why LinQuest?

20 years of excellence from concept to capability

LinQuest is a national security space leader that enable defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation's competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrated end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force

Benefits:

LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits