Techinical Support Specialist (Comm)

Requisition Number: 21139 

Required Travel: 0 - 10% 

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $61,381.00 - $80,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

This opportunity resides with Live, Virtual, Constructive Solutions, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. As a trusted partner to our military customers, we design, develop and operate systems that bring together service members from across the globe to help you train like you fight, because we understand that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece parts.

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

 

Job Description

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is searching for a qualified candidate to fill the roll of Technical Support Specialist. The candidate is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and installation of telecommunication and related communications systems supporting range operations. Accomplishes assigned tasks independently in accordance with overall project objectives and requirements. Daily testing and operations of communications equipment to include but not limited to Digital Radio Management System (DRMS), UHF/VHF Air-to-Ground Radios, Simple key Loader (SKL), Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems (MIDS), and Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS). Troubleshoot and repair network-based and RF communications systems. Inspects connections, fittings, and installed wire and cable sections for conformance to specifications. Performs the installation and maintenance of Ethernet, fiber, and other data transmission lines as required. May assist in the troubleshooting of LAN/WAN equipment such as routers, hubs, and switches. Assist the Pacific Beach Network Administrator with maintenance on ancillary network communication systems. Documents maintenance actions in IEMS. The position requires flexibility to work non-standard work hours and work weeks of more than 40 hours to meet business, customer, and contractual requirements.  

Essential Job Responsibilities

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

Minimum Qualifications

•  3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field OR
• 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.
• Five years’ experience in Telecommunications, operations, and maintenance
• Five years’ experience in the following disciplines/equipment:
  • Voice and data communications systems
  • Administration and configuration of communication network systems.
  • Digital communications networks
• Multiplexer equipment
• VHF/UHF tactical radios
• Data links
  • Remote Link Monitoring systems
  • Transmitters
  • Receivers
  • Antennas and feed line systems
  • Fiber-optic equipment
  • Networking, routers, switches
  • Power Systems
  • Auto- transfer (UPS) equipment
  • DC power supplies
  • Low voltage AC equipment
  • Primary and secondary power equipment
  • Telephone/Network Switches
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• US Citizen
• Possess an active secret clearance

Preferred Requirements

• Formal classroom education equivalent to Navy “C” School or vocational school with formal training in the field of electronic equipment maintenance and