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COMMUNICATION ENGINEER

Clearance Jobs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80901

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MCSG Technologies is seeking a Communications Engineer to support the 392d Combat Training Squadron (392 CTS). The 392 CTS provides space modeling and simulation (M&S) systems capabilities supporting advanced training, special event assessments, exercises, and real-world contingency operations through a robust Command, Control, Computer, and Communications (C4I) architecture. The CE CFT will provide detailed system expertise and continuous oversight and management of all aspects of the 392 CTS C4I architecture. Location: This position is on Schriever SFB, CO and requires on-site support. Primary Duties: Configure and align IBS ENTR RF radio systems to transmit and receive Integrated Broadcast Service messages Build and configure Tactical Receive Suite inputs and outputs Determine best dissemination method of IBS inject paths Configure Joint Data Translator (JDT) inputs/outputs Select the correct data format and adjust message format to exercise requirements within the JDT Build and configure Joint Range Extender (JRE) inputs and outputs and configure data feeds to be disseminated at distant exercise locations Provide technical direction and engineering knowledge for communications activities Develop and review 392 CTS communication system requirements Evaluate operating systems and protocol suites Configure communication systems, voice and data telecommunications network circuits, and equipment Resolve interoperability problems to ensure operations across all required platforms Provide onsite comm support for the GPS Environment Generator (GEG) system testing, scenario development, event planning and execution Provide engineering support to develop plans to leverage commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government off-the-shelf (GOTS) communication systems (RF, LANs, encryption devices) and emerging technologies to improve 392 CTS capabilities Coordinate with the Government to engineer, purchase, install, integrate, and support specific communication hardware/software and/or leased communication links to meet 392 CTS requirements Provide analysis to translate operational-level training requirements into recommended technical approaches to satisfy DMO-S requirements Provide necessary daily support to set up, tear down, integrate, test, operate, and troubleshoot 392 CTS equipment and infrastructure supporting exercises, demonstrations, and training Establish liaisons and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs, accommodate data collection, obtain Government off-the-shelf (GOTS) technologies, and leverage best practices, procedures, and techniques Carry out tasks as directed by contract leadership required to ensure 392 CTS mission success Requirements: Experience with DMO capabilities Available for worldwide travel may be required (approximate travel: 20 days/year) Preferred Qualifications: Experience with AF Tactical Receive Suite (including antenna alignment and RF troubleshooting) and Joint Data Translator configuration Experience with coordinating and processing requests for authorization to utilize both production and dissemination through the Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Experience troubleshooting data flow for DMO systems and Common Operating Picture (COPs) including Missile Defense Space-Warning Tool (MDST), Automated Scriptor Simulator Exercise Trainer (ASSET), Processing Display System-Migration (PDS-M), TRS-Dashboard, Space-Based Infrared System Standard Space Trainer (SBIRS SST), GPS Environment Generator (GEG), Joint Range Extender (JRE), etc. Experience troubleshooting data flow and system issues using Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) and High-Level Architecture (HLA) protocols Current or previous experience (within the last 5 years) planning, developing, coordinating and executing system and communication link design to include data flow from producer to Common Operating Picture (COP) for United States Space Force (USSF) or other Services participation in Command, Service, Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) and Combatant Commander (CCMD) operations, exercises, demonstrations and experiments Prior experience as an Air Force RF Technician, Naval Electronics Technician, or Marine Signals Intelligence Relevant Experience: 10 years of operational RF communications, satellite ground station experience, or equivalent Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred Sec+ certification (or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date) Experience may be used in lieu of education Security Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance