Req ID: RQ186244Type of Requisition: RegularClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCIPublic Trust/Other Required: NoneJob Family: Radio FrequencySkills:Base Station,Communications Security (COMSEC),Modems,Radio Frequency (RF),TroubleshootingExperience:5 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description:Job Description:Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a RF Engineer Senior. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a RF Engineer Senior you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on RF Engineer Senior joining our team to ensure uninterrupted communications for multiple missions throughout the joint DOD environment.HOW A RF ENGINEER SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Activate and provide telecommunications services in accordance with Telecommunications Service Orders, Gateway Access Authorizations, Satellite Access Authorizations. They will demonstrate knowledge in theory and practicality of RF physics as pertaining to satellite communications to include Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) and Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA).
Keeps Spectrum Management Branch Chief informed as to the status of priority and high visibility actions.
Operate and monitor all installed satellite earth terminals, modems, and associated baseband equipment at the SATCOM facility. To include but not limited to the following: Airbus RCT 4.0M, Ranger series of terminals, and Commercial Satcom Earth Terminals. Up/Down and block frequency converters and adjust RF/IF gain levels for each as required. The candidate will need to have familiarity with DMD-2050E, SLM-5650B/C, EBEM’s, and iDirect series of modems as well as operations of the PRC-117G and various tactical radio sets to include operation of cryptographic simple key loaders (SKL) in support of the Tactical Satellite Base station.
Use of various test equipment to include spectrum analyzers and digital communications systems analyzers for testing and isolating faulty trunks, circuits, or equipment. Provide update and proper reporting to immediate supervisor of any faulty equipment for upper-level maintenance action. Use various order wire circuits for all required reporting and troubleshooting with distant end users in support of MILSATCOM/Commercial satellite operations control centers.
Handle initial trouble calls from distant end users and proceed with troubleshooting and testing procedures without excessive guidance. Provide required notification of higher authority and problem escalation on time.
Operate all Information systems and their associated applications for the control, monitor and configuration of equipment in support of SATCOM operations.
Originate all written reports, to include routine 24, After-Action Reports, HAZCON, Detailed Outage Reports and Daily Equipment Status Reports and other reports as required.
The selected candidate will read, understand, and accept accountability, by signature, for the proper handling of materials from the Classified Material System (CMS), to include the safeguarding of safe combinations and watch-to-watch inventories of all assigned Communications Security (COMSEC) keying materials and equipment. Provide screening of visitor IDs and access authorization pursuant to site physical security requirements.
Perform Level 1 preventive maintenance and associated daily/weekly equipment readings as required.
Perform minor janitorial duties to include general surface cleaning, sweeping, trash removal, and vacuuming of workspaces.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:Education:
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
Required Experience:
5+ years of related experience
Required Technical Skills:
Good communication and written skills
Work well in a team environment
Location:
On Customer Site
Security Clearance Level:
TS/SCI
Citizenship Required:
US citizenship
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
401K with company match
omprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
The likely salary range for this position is $83,096 - $97,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.