Field Applications Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Joint NGC2 Implementation: Lead the physical and logical integration of TOCNET UVMS hardware into modernized command architectures, including Army NGC2 nodes, Marine Corps Ground-Based Air Defense (GBAD) cells, and Navy/Aviation interfaces.
• Multi-Service Gateway Management: Configure and maintain UVMS as a central RoIP (Radio over IP) gateway, bridging disparate tactical networks (TSM-X, WRW, SINCGARS, and Link-16) to ensure a Unified Common Operational Picture (COP) across service branches.
• Cross-Platform Optimization: Support technical installs and troubleshooting on a variety of mobile platforms, including AMPV, M-SHORAD, Stryker, and amphibious/robotic combat vehicles.
• Interoperability Engineering: Ensure seamless voice-to-data translation between Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps fires and maneuver assets to support sensor-to-shooter closed-loop operations.
• Joint Exercise Support: Provide on-site technical assistance during high-visibility "Purple" exercises (e.g., Project Convergence) and Joint live-fire events.
• On-the-Move (OTM) Connectivity: Diagnose and resolve communication bottlenecks for multi-service vehicle and command crews operating at combat speeds in contested electronic environments.
• Joint Validation & Testing: Support Follow-on User Testing (FUT) and Government Acceptance Testing (GAT) to ensure system stability and provide technical feedback for Joint engineering cycles.
• Training & Mentorship: Joint User Training: Deliver "Over-the-Shoulder" (OTS) training and formal technical instruction to Army (14, 25, 19-series), Marine Corps, and other Joint service crews.
• Technical Reach-back: Act as a Tier 2/3 subject matter expert for units in the field, utilizing remote diagnostics and advanced packet-analysis tools to resolve complex system failures across the force.

Qualifications

• Required Experience:
  • Professional Experience: 5+ years of experience in tactical communications, field service engineering, or systems integration within a military context.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong foundational knowledge of Tactical IP Networking, Radio over IP (RoIP) protocols, and tactical radio waveforms (LOS and BLOS).
  • Hardware Familiarity: Previous experience with or exposure to TOCNET UVMS or similar multi-domain voice/data bridging systems.
  • Compliance: Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Preferred Experience (Former/Transitioning Military):
  • Military Background: Prior service in a technical or combat arms MOS (e.g., Army 14G/14E, 25-series, 19-series; USMC 06xx/72xx) is highly desirable.
  • Joint Systems Familiarity: Direct experience operating within an IBCS EOC, NGC2 environment, or Joint command post.
  • Open Architectures: Understanding of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), CMOSS/VICTORY, or Open Mission Systems (OMS) standards.