- Requiring daily reporting to St. Julien’s Creek Annex – no remote work authorized. Providing waterfront support to afloat naval platforms
- Working on various naval platforms and within a lab environment
- Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert on AN/USQ-155 TVS systems during shipboard installations, upgrades, and sustainment efforts
- Testing and troubleshooting HF systems
- Performing on-platform installation, troubleshooting, and testing of naval communication systems and equipment
- Performing system-level software testing to accurately validate operational readiness
- Repairing electronics assemblies, cables, systems
- Reading, understanding and interpreting technical reports and drawings
- Assisting troubleshooting and repairing antennas as required
- Providing written and/or oral status updates of current system evolution, as well as support provided to LANT/PAC Fleet platforms to supervisor and In-Service Engineering Activity (ISEA) personnel
- Standing or walking while lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objects; requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on waterfront platforms during all seasons
- Packaging, handling, storage, and transportation of materials and equipment
- Supporting and communicating directly with customer
- Prioritizing tasks and strong ability to meet deadlines
- Performing ad-hoc tasking within contract scope
- Traveling occasionally required to support PICOs, SOVTs, SOTs, Technical Assists, etc.
- Traveling 30-40% annual CONUS and OCONUS travel includes all major naval DOD/shipyard installations
FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING
Requirements- Eight plus (8+) years of hands-on experience supporting shipboard radio communications and digital patch panel equipment on multiple classes of naval platforms to include installation, operating, troubleshooting and repair of shipboard equipment
- Strong working knowledge of TVS digital patching with the ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot
- Expertise in operation, analysis and troubleshooting of HF communication systems
- Direct experience testing and troubleshooting radio frequency (RF) systems, including spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, and digital multi-meters, as well as basic antenna troubleshooting
- Working knowledge of interconnected systems including HFRG, URT-23, BFTN, SA-2112 SAS/BAS, cryptographic devices, NAVMACS, couplers, TA-970 and antenna systems
- Experienced with RF system components such as amplifiers, filters, mixers, couplers, splitters/combiners, and antennas
- Ability to effectively communicate via oral and written communications with a variety of stakeholders to include government civilians, technical staff, junior, senior and executive staff military personnel
- Knowledge of combat systems department roles and responsibilities
- Knowledge of shipboard evolutions impacting testing and troubleshooting RF
- Deliver formal and informal training to ship's force and other technical personnel on system operation, configuration, and best practices
- CompTIA Security+ Certification (Within 6 months of hire)
- Ability to work successfully in a collaborative and diverse environment and be a team player
- Ability to stand or walk while lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objects; requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Packaging, handling, storage, and transportation of materials and equipment
- Will be required to obtain a passport
- Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS 30-40%
- High degree of self-motivation
- Secret Clearance
- Subject matter expert on AN/USQ-155 TVS
- AN/USQ-155 TVS "C" school V36B
- AN/USQ-155 TVS course instructor
- Indepth knowledge of all AN/USQ-155 TVS hardware and software components
- Strong knowledge of shipboard system installations and associated documentation to include SIDs and system technical manuals
- Significant knowledge of shipboard radio communications center
- Significant experience working through shipboard evolutions and communicating with combat systems chain of command
- Ability to integrate TVS with HF/VHF/UHF radios, SAS/BAS, HFRG, ADNS, and other tactical communications subsystems
- Previous experience troubleshooting TA-970 red phones
SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL
Travel Requirements- 30-40% annual CONUS and OCONUS travel includes all major naval DOD/shipyard installations
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.
SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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Skills Required
- Eight or more years of hands-on experience supporting shipboard radio communications and digital patch panel equipment across multiple naval platforms
- Working knowledge of TVS digital patching, including operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Expertise operating, analyzing, and troubleshooting HF communication systems
- Experience testing and troubleshooting RF systems using spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal generators, and digital multimeters
- Basic antenna troubleshooting experience
- Working knowledge of HFRG, URT-23, BFTN, SA-2112 SAS/BAS, cryptographic devices, NAVMACS, couplers, TA-970, and antenna systems
- Experience with RF components including amplifiers, filters, mixers, couplers, splitters, combiners, and antennas
- Strong oral and written communication skills with government, technical, and military stakeholders
- Knowledge of combat systems department roles and responsibilities
- Knowledge of shipboard evolutions affecting RF testing and troubleshooting
- Ability to deliver formal and informal technical training
- CompTIA Security+ certification within six months of hire
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds and work on waterfront platforms in all seasons
- Ability to package, handle, store, and transport materials and equipment
- Ability to obtain a passport
- Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS 30–40% annually
- Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship
- AN/USQ-155 TVS subject matter expertise
- AN/USQ-155 TVS C School V36B training
- AN/USQ-155 TVS course instructor experience
- In-depth knowledge of AN/USQ-155 TVS hardware and software components
- Knowledge of shipboard installations and associated documentation, including SIDs and technical manuals
- Significant shipboard radio communications center experience
- Experience integrating TVS with HF, VHF, UHF, SAS/BAS, HFRG, ADNS, and tactical communications subsystems
- Experience troubleshooting TA-970 red phones
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is highlighted by a 401(k) with a company match of up to 7%, signaling strong long-term financial benefits. Feedback suggests this element is a standout feature within the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid vacation and 11 company-paid holidays, along with sick and bereavement leave. This breadth of leave is presented as a meaningful part of the total rewards offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources include HSA/FSA options and wellness incentives with up to $1,000 in company contributions. These offerings indicate a holistic approach to employee health and wellness.
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Sciolex Corporation is a CVE-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that provides systems and mission engineering, technical assistance, operations advisory, cloud computing, acquisition support, and executive and administrative services. The company supports federal civil, defense, and Intelligence Community agencies, helping them plan, integrate, test, deploy, and manage information, technology, and mission capabilities while improving information operations through research and innovative processes.
