OCONUS Telecom Specialist/SATCOM Planner-Belgium

BELGIUM

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Comtech Systems, Inc (CSI) is looking for Telecommunication Specialist/SATCOM Planner candidates who will provide day-to-day operation and maintenance support for various strategic SATCOM equipment fielded. This includes on the spot training. The position also can include the SATCOM Planner for strategic systems. Candidates will be expected to work with a spirit of cooperation and must exhibit a tenacious work ethic while possessing the drive and critical thinking to excel in potentially tumultuous conditions.

• Prefer candidates with a valid US passport.
• Must have an active, current Secret Clearance.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

At our core, Comtech employees are driven by innovation. We are leaders in the advanced global commercial and government communications market. A career at Comtech enables you to design, develop, produce, and market innovative products, systems, and services for advanced communications solutions. You will facilitate and enhance the way people, businesses, and governments communicate around the world.

Comtech Systems, Inc (CSI). is a leading provider of mission critical solutions to government and civilian agencies with a focus on C4ISR solutions using any type of network, whether mobile, fixed, static, terrestrial, marine, airborne or in space. To help our customers combat a growing number of cyber-attacks on their systems, we provide training and certification and vulnerability compliance assessment. Comtech designs, develops, produces, and markets innovative products, systems, and services for advanced communications solutions. We are technology leaders in the markets that we serve and conduct our business through Government solutions. Our market segments consist of: Tactical Communications, Space & Component Technology, Mobile Datacom, and Cyber Security Solutions.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

All candidates will perform the following duties:

• Perform network design and evaluation, circuit planning, and network operations support to ensure the availability of a network.
• Functions as a key support to Army Communications Staff organizations tasked to manage the network.
• Provide critical RF and IP network engineering knowledge of all connectivity into and out of a theater, to include, reach back connectivity to Regional Hub Nodes and redistribution of services (RF, IP, and Fiber) within the theater.
• Provide in theater capabilities that are required to ensure that not only Voice over the SIPR (VOSIP), but all service connectivity is maintained.
• Provide technical support to troubleshoot and resolve network outages.
• Provide quality assurance of installation to terminals and oversee all testing for validation of terminal for operations.
• Provide oversight of the satellite transmission plans, bandwidth usage and optimization, and IP network configurations as necessary to ensure the best possible service to the end customer.
• Provide other key facets of on-site technical support to include conducting systems testing (e.g. Noise Figure Measurements, Phase Noise), technical guidance, network setup with routers, switches, and IP accelerators, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), VoIP switched infrastructure, Call Manager configuration, system troubleshooting, establishing efficient procedures to resolve trouble tickets, and coordinating the deployment of software release and equipment training. Tasks may also include installation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the RF/satellite, IP network, and fiber distribution systems.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

All candidates will have the following minimum skills:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in support of installations, repair, troubleshooting or maintenance of communications electronic systems or equipment.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience operating in a tactical environment operating/maintaining antenna controllers, SSPA, LNA/LNB, up and down converters, Fiber optic/Coax/Ethernet Cable, Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) and Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) modems (satellite modems).
• Have experience and skill with commercial and military satellite acquisition procedures and commercial TDMA/DAMA modems required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally with diverse audiences, internally and externally to foster strong teamwork.
• Work well independently or as a member of a team environment
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred Bachelor's degree in the Engineering field, OR an Associate's degree plus seven (7) total years of recent specialized experience, OR a certification plus seven (7) total years of recent specialized experience, OR eleven (11) total years of recent specialized experience.

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Experience in maintaining certifications related to the requirement of the position.

Comtech offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• LTD, Supplemental Life insurance and AD&D
• Comprehensive 401k plan
• Vacation accrual of 10 days annually
• Bereavement, Military, and Jury Duty Leave

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.