Specialist, Systems Engineer – Wideband Planner
L3Harris Technologies
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Vaihingen • Germany
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About the role
- Work a shift schedule that provides 24/7/365 support to the RSSC
- Follow all Wideband Planner Operating Instructions provided by the Wideband Cell Chief
- Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of the Wideband SATCOM Control procedures for DSCS and WGS
- Review SARs for use, validity, priority, and availability for the wideband SATCOM constellation
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of computing technical satellite link configurations within the CNPS software
- Grant SAA per a SAR and schedule the mission within the CNPS for future incorporation
- Review change requests for current SAA; ensure requests can be validated for change or revoked due to frequency and/or schedule conflicts
- Assist troubleshooting efforts from the WSOCs for assigned transmission links
- Assist the WSOCs in troubleshooting and eliminating anomalous transmission and payload conditions
- Provide support with identifying, isolating, and resolving frequency interference events, theater spectrum management activities, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) events
- Comply with all U.S. export requirements and regulations
- Track, coordinate, and/or deny user and control mission Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs)
- Support and monitor system upgrades and satellite activation within the RSSC mission area
- Plan and coordinate WGS satellite Spectrum Information Gathering (SIG) changes with the WSOCs
- Provide applicable information on the current and future status of the RSSC mission area for recurring command staff briefings to the Wideband Cell Chief
- Travel within the mission area to conduct staff assistance and training visits for CCMDs, Services, Agencies, and IPs on behalf of the RSSC
Requirements
- Active TS Clearance required.
- Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
- Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
- OD 8570.01-M IAT Level 1 certification (e.g. A+CE, CCNA Security, Network+ CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)
- Domain knowledge of Cisco IOS PKI CA server or integration of Cisco devices into an existing PKI infrastructure.
- Advanced Linux networking experience such as KVM virtual switches and Virtual Machine Manager
- Network Security Technology to include encryption (HAIPE, IPSec, IKEv2, PKI)
- Communication Systems planning with DISA and other GOVT TACLANE communications providers.
- Ability to work in a team environment and negotiate solutions with other engineering disciplines.
- Previous experience supporting DoD/government customers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a technical information environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- 24/7/365 support to the RSSC
- Periodic night, weekend, and holiday work
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Wideband SATCOM Control proceduresCNPS softwaresatellite link configurationsfrequency interference resolutionnetwork security technologyLinux networkingKVM virtual switchesencryptionCisco IOSDISA communication systems planning
Soft Skills
teamworknegotiationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingverbal communicationwritten communication
Certifications
Active TS ClearanceBachelor's DegreeGraduate DegreeOD 8570.01-M IAT Level 1A+CECCNA SecurityNetwork+ CEGICSPGSECSSCP