Telecommunications Engineer

About the role

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Telecommunications Engineer to provide technical support to the Navy’s Fleet Submarine Very Low and Low-Frequency Broadcast Engineering Support team. This position will be located in Charleston, SC and will be an onsite position.

Responsibilities

• Provides installation support, technical expertise, and troubleshooting for all telecommunications equipment and components
• Support installation, configuration, termination, and testing for all telecommunications equipment, cables, connectors, and interfaces
• Develop and provide solutions for fabrication and mounting requirements
• Works with engineering team to provide input, maintain and update 3D Models for new and existing platforms
• Support production team with integration design and equipment installations for cabinets and assemblies
• Review drawings for accuracy and required changes, provide markups to coordinate changes with the engineering team
• Gather technical requirements, conduct site surveys and engage with clients, construction crews, utility personnel, and various government departments
• Conduct analysis and provide recommendations for hardware, connectors and cable fabrication materials to support development for the Bill of Materials
• Support the development of maintenance documentation and provide technical support in other areas
• Travel to customer sites to troubleshoot and resolve equipment and system issues
• Utilize test equipment to identify and repair systems and equipment issues
• Support Installation Design Package development, drawing reviews and provide proposed solutions for the design
• Serves as a technical specialist for the resolution of complex fabrication designs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 6–9 years of experience (or commensurate experience)
• Clearance Required: SECRET
• 9 years of experience with radio transmitters, antenna tuning systems, antennas, electromagnetic propagation and allied fields, including specialized experience with installation, test and evaluation of VLF/LF submarine broadcast transmitters
• Willing to travel
• 9 years of practical experience including technical engineering support for C4ISR systems
• Minimum 7 years of experience in design, preparation and modification of engineering documents and drawings
• Understanding and/or experience desired in Allen Bradley Control Systems architecture, High Voltage RF, Corona Treatments, RF Tuning Networks
• Ability to interpret and implement electronic, electrical, mechanical, and installation schematics and drawings
• Proficiency in using miscellaneous test equipment such as oscilloscopes and signal generators
• Ability to design and fabricate metal and 3D printed mounting fixtures
• Understanding of electrical and electronic theory
• Methodical engineering approach with exceptional attention to detail
• Outstanding communication skills
• Ability to navigate and resolve ambiguity effectively
• Mathematical aptitude

Preferred Skills And Experience

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics
• Experience with high powered radio transmitters, antenna tuning systems, antennas, electromagnetic propagation and allied fields, including Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems/Equipment Support, Test and Evaluation, and Logistics support of C4ISR requirements
• 3 years of technical experience in support of installing, modifying, repairing or testing high power radio transmitting systems (experience may be achieved simultaneously)

Pay

Posted Salary Range: USD $90,000.00 – USD $100,000.00 per year