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Collins Aerospace · 1 week ago

DCGS Lowband Software Support Engineer (Onsite)

Fort George G. Meade, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $164K/yr

3+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a Lowband Software Support Engineer to manage airborne SIGINT sensor missions, troubleshoot systems, and provide support for the US Air Force DCGS Signals Intelligence Field Support.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage multiple airborne SIGINT sensor missions and processes simultaneously at a Core site

Operates and interfaces with multiple aircraft, sensors, sites, networks, systems, and O&M personnel

Provides updates to Maintenance Technician processes

Provides sensor troubleshooting and ground system fault resolution; identifies, resolves, and communicates issues with Low Band Systems, infrastructure, enterprise services, other SIGINT systems support such as recommending updates to SIGINT systems, SW, and networks

Create, update, and respond to Incident tickets

Monitors the SIGINT system and networks health/status (Sensor, platform, network paths, DCGS SIGINT systems, and SIGINT related enterprise services)

Provides comprehensive analysis, diagnostics and fault isolation for the SIGINT systems and networks associated with ground components

Provides comprehensive analysis, diagnostics and fault isolation for the SIGINT systems associated with End-to-End network paths/DSFS systems

Provides SIGINT and networks sustainment support during system upgrades

Monitors the networks connections between the SIGINT sensors and ground equipment

Provide SIGINT process and network improvements/recommendations

Provide systems status (includes sensor) to operations and maintenance personnel completes SIGINT portion of end-to-end mission debrief and closes debrief if appropriate

Performs Pre-Mission, Mission execution and Post mission responsibilities in support of the SR systems

Qualification

SIGINT experienceLINUX system administrationMicrosoft Windows administrationDoD 8570.1 certificationSW development methodsNetwork troubleshootingIncident ticket managementCommunication skills

Required

Must have ≥2 years of SIGINT experience

Understanding of Computer Operations and Networks: Understanding of Signal Intelligence and Knowledge of LINUX and Microsoft Windows system administration

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Current DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II or IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, CAP, etc.)

Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Must be able to work shifts

Preferred

Prior DCGS and SIGINT experience

Working knowledge of COTS components, operational concepts, failure indications, troubleshooting techniques, and recovery methodologies

Experience with military SIGINT domains such as processing, exploitation and dissemination (PED) architectures

Administration of operator accounts

Experience with SW development methods (shell scripts, JavaScript, Python, C/C++, C#, Java, XML, HTML, etc.), in Virtual Machines (VM) and knowledge of SecureView

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

Tuition reimbursement program.

Student Loan Repayment Program.

Life insurance and disability coverage.

Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.

Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.

Adoption Assistance.

Autism Benefit.

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.

Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.

Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.

Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

Eligible for relocation.