Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Radio Frequency & Data Link Engineer – SkillBridge Intern

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

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Location Type: Office

Location: Hurlburt Field • Florida • United States

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About the role

  • The SkillBridge intern will train as a RF and Data Link Engineer within Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Technology Integration Support Cooperative (TISC)
  • Reporting to a designated supervisor of HII Mission Technologies team
  • Upon completion of the SkillBridge internship, the transitioning service member will be fully prepared to function as an RF and Datalink Engineer supporting AFSOC through the Special Warfare (SW) TISC
  • The intern will possess the technical competencies, security clearances, and operational knowledge necessary to immediately contribute to SOF mission success through RF/DL system integration, testing, and support
  • The intern will be assigned special projects as needed

Requirements

  • Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service
  • Applications accepted within final 12-months of active-duty US military service
  • Must be a U.S. citizen with a current DoD Secret security clearance with eligibility to be upgraded to TS/SCI
  • Deep understanding of RF; SATCOM, MUOS, IW, SHF, TSM and other MANET waveforms, and tactical data link systems (e.g., Link-16, Link-22, SINCGARS, SATCOM, etc.)
  • Proficient in RF fundamentals, including antenna gain modeling, frequency and wavelength interactions, link-budget considerations, and decibel-based power/ratio calculations
  • Familiarity with DoD communication system acquisition processes and standards (e.g., MIL-STD-6016, MIL-STD-188)
  • Proficient in IP networking and subnetting, with hands-on experience configuring ports and protocols to integrate commercial off-the-shelf routing devices into existing networks
  • Experienced in applying RF propagation tools such as SPEED and CloudRF for coverage prediction, path analysis, and mission planning
  • Awareness of the challenges to shared RF and datalink technologies in the joint and coalition environments
  • Familiarity with ground-to-air communications and integrated battlespace operations
  • Working knowledge of tactical communication systems in military or DoD settings
  • Experience providing technical recommendations to support acquisition and system upgrades
  • Experience in creating reports, briefings, managing information
  • Self-motivated and driven desire to succeed with minimal direction
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Must have or be able to obtain COMPTia SEC+ certification
Benefits
  • Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
  • Wellness resources
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Savings Plan Options (401(k))
  • Financial planning tools
  • Life insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
RF engineeringdata link systemsSATCOMMUOSIWSHFTSMLink-16Link-22SINCGARS
Soft Skills
self-motivatedattention to detailtechnical recommendationsreport creationbriefing managementinformation management
Certifications
DoD Secret security clearanceCOMPTia SEC+