SATCOM Engineer

SMS is seeking several SATCOM Engineers for a contact at Ft. Detrick, MD.  The position will support the CECOM ILSC Field Modernization Division contract supporting the Global Agile Integrated Transport (GAIT) at Fort Detrick MD.  Perform engineering activities as they pertain to space-based equipment.  These include, but are not limited to: development of SATCOM system specifications, engineering plans and test plans; development of SATCOM based architectures and frameworks (i.e. operational views, structural views); development of test plans and procedures; provide support to technology working groups and integrated product teams; develop technology development plans; provide support in assessment of technology maturity; develop technology transition plans.

As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.

SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers’ missions for more than 40 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

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New Equipment and Field Operations Support:

• Perform an evaluation of unit equipment fielding needs and set-up SATCOM systems to match the fielding requirements and deployment location.
• Initialize systems and perform an analysis of/document system malfunctions and/or integration issues to perform preventative maintenance and ensure full operational compliance of systems.
• Perform engineering assessments of new equipment and software upgrades for integration into RHN GAIT systems.    
• Support development, upgrade, and rebuild of unit hardware to meet unit requirements.    

Curriculum Development:

• Will adapt training courses to SATCOM GAIT systems operational / user / maintenance manuals to enable user certification of commercial certifications and military system certifications.    
• Perform updates to training curriculum to accommodate system upgrades, evolving functionality, and lessons learned from system use.

 Cross Training:

• Participate in formal training and self-instruction / use on complimentary systems and protocols to increase the breadth of systems competency for training and fielding requirements.

 Continuing Education:

• Continue education through self-study and other methods to maintain instructor certification status, as applicable.
• Trainers shall attend instructor qualification training or other specialized training conducted at various CONUS or OCONUS locations.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with 5 or more years of related experience.
• Extensive experience and expertise in system architecture, planning, design, engineering, network management, operations, and support of medium to large multi-services enterprise IP networks which cover a regional to global geography utilizing commercial and military SATCOM teleport and gateway nodes and infrastructure.   
• Must understand fundamental SATCOM principles and techniques.
• Must understand Internet Protocol networking principles and concepts.
• Must understand various IP transmission data (TCP, UDP, etc…)
• Must have working knowledge of military satellite systems.
• Must have working knowledge of commercial SATCOM systems.
• Must have working knowledge and experience with Frequency Division Multiple Access, Multi-Frequency Time Division Multiple Access and Internet Protocol Modems (specifically I-Direct and Linkway is desirable).
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office.
• Must have COMPTIA ITF+ and A+ certifications. 
• Must have active DoD Secret level clearance. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco and Juniper router experience is highly desirable.
• Riverbed or other network optimization/management equipment experience is highly desirable.
• Voice over IP and Cisco Call Manager equipment experience is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

SMS is a veteran-owned network integrator established in 1976.  With an employee retention rate averaging over 5 years, our ability to hire quality people and retain them in a rapidly evolving IT market proves why we are a world-class information technology company. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices. As a result, SMS is proud to be ISO 9001:2008 Registered and a CMMI Level 3 certified company, ensuring that we continue to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers, partners and employees. 

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.