Shipboard TVS​/USQ-Subject Matter Expert

• 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

• 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…