Role & seniority: Specialist, Integration & Test Engineer (mid-senior level)

Location & work type: Greenville, Texas; 9/80 schedule; up to 10% travel; multiple shifts may be required; in-flight testing possible; FAA flight physical duties may apply

Stack/tools: RF test gear (RF generators, spectrum analyzers, watt meters, network analyzers, Time Domain Reflectometers, multimeters, oscilloscopes); cryptographic radios and loading devices (SKL); aircraft wiring diagrams; aircraft TOs; Windows-based software; COTS hardware; project management basics

Top 3 responsibilities

Integrate, troubleshoot, and test communications/datalink systems and subsystems on RC-135 platforms
Read/interprete wiring diagrams and TOs; identify engineering issues and develop solutions
Apply broad project management principles to manage complex tasks with general oversight and coordinate milestones

Must-have skills: 8–10 years of experience maintaining SIGINT/COMINT and mission/communications systems on military platforms; active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI; proficient with RF/test equipment and COTS hardware; strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills; ability to obtain required flight physical; willingness to travel 0–10% and work flexible shifts
Nice-to-haves: RC-135–specific data/link experience; experience with cryptographic units and loading devices; relevant degrees (EE, CS, RF theory) and ability to obtain/maintai

Full Description

Job Title: Specialist, Integration & Test Engineer

Job Code: 27542

Job Location: Greenville, Texas

Schedule: 9/80

Job Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to support the integration, troubleshooting, and testing of various Communication/Datalink systems and subsystems on RC-135 platforms. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and understanding of operational procedures, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance techniques for aircraft communications and ancillary mission systems. A strong understanding of radio theory, interphone communication, and datalink operations is required. Extensive experience with cryptographic radios and loading devices (SKL) is essential. The candidate must be able to read and interpret aircraft wiring diagrams, follow aircraft Technical Orders (TOs), and identify engineering issues within schematics/202 data to provide support in developing solutions. Proficiency with RF generators, spectrum analyzers, watt meters, network analyzers, Time Domain Reflectometers, multimeters, and oscilloscopes is necessary. The role also requires a broad understanding of project management principles and the ability to manage complex projects with general oversight. Effective communication skills within and outside the function to achieve goals and milestones are essential. Up to 10% travel may be required. The ability to obtain TS/SCI level clearance is mandatory.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. 8-10 years of experience maintaining SIGINT/COMINT, mission/communications systems aboard U.S. military airborne and/or ground-based platforms. An active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI. Familiarity with the use of industry-standard test equipment and COTS hardware.

Strong work ethic: Maintaining a sense of urgency to ensure obligations are met. Computer literacy, including the use of Windows-based programs and COTS software applications. Thorough analytical and troubleshooting skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Flexibility regarding assigned work schedules/shifts and may require maintenance of qualification for FAA Class III flight physical/duties. Willingness to travel both CONUS and OCONUS up to 10% of the time. Willingness to work multiple shifts. Experience with mission/communications systems aboard military airborne and/or ground-based platforms is desired. Position will require a current FAA Chapter 3 flight physical, or the ability to obtain one. (This position will require inflight testing of aircraft)

Preferred Skills

Extensive, applicable test environment experience. Previous Communication/Datalink experience on RC-135 platforms. Experience with Cryptographic units and loading devices. Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.

Related bachelor’s degree: Double E, Computer Science, RF Theory, etc.

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