Senior Telecommunications Engineer

Job Type Full-time Description

   

Chartis Federal is a leading systems engineering and integration firm specializing in mission-critical IT and communications for law enforcement, homeland security, and defense. With over $160 million in task order awards as a prime contractor, we employ more than 100 staff across 22 states, delivering vital services and solutions globally. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our consistent year-over-year growth, earning us recognition as a member of the Washington Technology FAST 50 twice and a spot on the Inc. 5000 for five consecutive years. Our mission is to keep heroes safe and connected – on the battlefield, on the border, and in our backyards.

We are seeking a TS-cleared Senior Telecommunications Engineer to provide support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Office of National Continuity Programs (ONCP) Continuity Communications Division (CCD). This role provides telecommunications systems engineering, design, deployment, and O&M support for critical communication systems. This position is expected to be 100% on site at a government facility located in Bluemont, VA. 

Requirements

Provides technical contribution to plans, procedures, and checklists to ensure the operational readiness of mission equipment and personnel.

Coordinates the deployment, placement, installation, integration, operation, maintenance of a large variety of wide and narrow band radio frequency systems, with their associated ancillary equipment (antenna, remote control computers, adaptive bandwidth multiplexers, modems, and fiber optic transmission systems) at strategic and tactical locations. These systems include, but are not limited to, High Frequency (HF); Line-of-Site; Satellite Communications; Ultra-High Frequency (UHF); Very High Frequency (VHF); trunking and conventional radios; and analog and digital video systems.

Performs integration and evaluation of off-the-shelf and prototype radio frequency systems and sub-systems voice,data, and video telecommunications equipment and tests for compatibility with FEMA standard systems. Provides technical input to engineers, technicians, specialists, and non-technical government and non-government personnel at meetings or conferences concerning voice, data, and video telecommunications systems, system integration, deployment, installation, upgrade, modification, and operation. Evaluates system performance against mission requirements and recommends equipment acquisitions, modifications, and configuration changes.

Prepares, reviews, refines, coordinates, and translates requirements into language that can be used in the contracting and acquisition process (decision papers, white papers, Statements of Work, acquisition and procurement budgets and contracts).

Reviews and analyzes test data, makes technical judgments, and prepares decisions and recommendations concerning quality, acceptability, and need for changes and improvements.

Implements approved projects and contracts, by planning the installation phase in terms of timing, Statements of Work, staff levels', test and evaluation criteria, and acceptance.

Performs monitoring, testing, alignment, and fault isolation of voice, data, and video telecommunications circuits, systems, and equipment using state of the art test and diagnostic equipment and performs equipment repair to the lowest replaceable unit.

Initiates and coordinates with FEMA, other government agencies, and non-government personnel in the restoration of voice, data, and video telecommunications circuits.

Provides input on the programs' technical areas related to national security and crisis command and control programs.

  

Qualifications

5-10 years of relevant experience 

Bachelor of Science in Science, Information Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (preferred).

Knowledge of a wide range of communications concepts, principles, and practices or in-depth knowledge in a particular functional area of telecommunications (transmission media, data transfer, ground to ground radio, switching systems, or other very specific aspects of telecommunications) to accomplish work processes through the use of telecommunications devices, methods, services, and facilities. It is also used to review, analyze, and resolve difficult and complex telecommunications problems.

Knowledge of electrical power and grounding requirements for telecommunications systems and associated peripheral equipment and troubleshooting interference problems associated with mobile voice, data, and video telecommunications systems.

Knowledge of radio frequency communications systems, circuit requirements, systems installation criteria and standards.

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