C4PS-Tactical Radio; TACRAD SME

Position Title

Tactical Radio Subject Matter Expert (TACRAD)

Camp Pendleton, CA

Full‑time

$70,000 - $80,000 USD

Position requires active security clearance

• CompTIA Security+

3 - 5 years direct experience with TACRAD

• Provides expertise on Tactical Radios (TACRAD)
• The role provides remote and on‑site support in the set‑up, operation, and troubleshooting of both Tactical Radio (TACRAD) and Terrestrial High‑Capacity Communications (THC2) systems for the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) while deployed, in garrison, and during major exercises and contingency operations in CONUS and OCONUS.
• Will work cross‑functionally with several departments and those performing work at Government Customers’ sites.
• Provide on‑site and global command, control, computer, communications, and intelligence (C4I) systems technical support to the operating forces of the United States Marine Corps, joint services, allied nations, and program offices to ensure effective use of C4I systems throughout the spectrum of military operations.
• Will provide C4I systems expertise to include troubleshooting, guidance and analysis of tactical communications systems, system set‑up, maintenance, upgrades and configuration management for fielded Marine Corps C4I systems.
• Works in a team environment consisting of military, government civilians, and contractor personnel; utilizes technical expertise in at least two systems, including VSAT/SATCOM, NOTM, COC, CAC2S, AFATDS, TBMCS, JBC-P, MCH, MARCIMS, JADOCS, TCS, MMIM, FTAS, IDS-MC, URN, JTCW, TVSS, THSv2, C2PC, SPRS, tactical radios and tactical networks.
• Configure, program, operate, troubleshoot, and conduct fault isolation of the AN/MRC-142, WPPL‑T, AN/TRC-170, AN/TRC-238(LRS).
• Support THC2 Systems during test and evaluation events.
• Perform spectrum analysis.
• Interface with FMF personnel and US Government employees to provide break/fix support to USMC tactical networks in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment.
• Research questions using available information resources: technical manuals, operating and administrator guides, fleet advisory messages (FAMs), and internal approved knowledge base(s).
• Identify and elevate situations requiring urgent attention.
• Train the FMF to set up, configure, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain the TACRAD and THC2 systems.

• TRAVEL REQUIRED FOR POSITION – Must be able to obtain or possess a valid US Passport and be physically qualified to support military exercises and contingency operations.
• Thorough understanding of RF theory and antennas, to assist in HF antenna selection and erection in a field expedient setting.
• Ability to install and operate associated radio software platforms including the Harris CPA, RPA, JENM, ACES, NRDI, Code plug, ASTRO‑25, and the Thales PC Programmer.
• Basic understanding of computer networking and subnetting, with the ability to troubleshoot and configure radio‑to‑PC connections on various versions of Windows OS.
• Foundation of network fundamentals for IP addressing and subnetting.
• Strong understanding of spectrums, frequency management, signal flow, and transmission theories.
• Familiar with the transportable, self‑enclosed Troposcatter terminal (multichannel) AN/TRC‑170A capable of transmitting and receiving digital data up to 100 miles.
• Familiar with the vehicular‑mounted integrated High‑Capacity Line‑Of‑Sight (HCLOS) radio system AN/MRC‑142 providing two‑way secure digital wideband transmissions over voice and data in band I and band III+ frequency bands up to 35 miles with Ethernet interfaces.
• Familiar with the AN/TRC‑238 (LRS), which combines high throughput, spectral efficiency, and software‑defined operational flexibility within a small form factor.
• Familiar with Next Generation Troposcatter System providing LOS, OGD, and BLOS Troposcatter communications; capable of transmitting up to 210 Mb/s depending on terrain.
• Familiar with the Wireless Point‑to‑Point Link (WPPL) terrestrial high‑capacity line‑of‑sight (HCLOS) radio system used to extend local IP traffic to remote areas.
• Experience with the…