Radio Frequency SME

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $55-$60 per hour DOE

Responsibilities :

Plan, design and manage Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform (ANW2),

Wideband High Frequency (HF) and Mobile User Objective Systems (MUOS).

Potentially up to 30 radio nets monthly (using Native IP (Cisco type) (2 times per

month).

Plan, design and manage Ground Radios planning software : Communications

Planning Application (CPA), Radio Programming Application (RPA) and Joint

Enterprise Network Manager (JENM) (estimate 2 times per month).

Troubleshoot radio communication in point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and ANW2

topology in support of test and engineering events (estimate 2 times per month).

Operate Tactical Data Link to establish voice and data communication (estimate at

least once a month).

Operate Aeroflex spectrum analyzer and conduct RF measurements (estimate at least

once a month).

Perform network throughput performance tests from Layer 1 (Physical Layer) to Layer

4 (Transport Layer) for radio network using IPerf and T-BERD test tools monthly

(estimate at least once a month).

Conduct radio frequency and antenna propagation measurements (estimate at least

once a month).

Perform and install tactical antenna and mast construction with Tactical Elevated

Antenna Mast System (TEAMS) and the OE-254 in support of test and engineering

events (estimate at least once a month).

Generate mission plans for the following DoD waveforms : Single Channel Ground and

Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), ANW2, HF, Demand Assign Multiple Access

(DAMA), Integrated Waveform (IW), MUOS, HAVEQUICK I / II, and SATURN (estimate

2 times a month).

Perform Simple Key Loader (SKL) and Tactical Key Loader (TKL) functions (estimate

3 times a month).

Operate the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) and commercial GPS devices

(estimate 3 times a month).

Lift and move radio equipment (approximately 40 lbs.) as needed.

Conduct physical configuration of SATCOM systems based on pre-designed network

architecture for test and engineering events.

Update SATCOM terminals software and hardware components as directed by

published USMC Modification Instruction (MI) and / or Supply Instruction (SI).

Maintain accountability of all SATCOM equipment subcomponents.

Conduct quarterly inventory of all SATCOM systems and its ancillary items.

Induct SATCOM equipment on CMR into maintenance as required and track status

from induction through completion of corrective action or replacement.

Conduct preventative / corrective maintenance on all SATCOM equipment in

accordance with 1st echelon maintenance SOP.

Qualifications :

Minimum KSA Recommendations :

Experience designing and constructing field expedient antennas.

Familiar with COMSEC and crypto-fill devices

Familiar with operation of various tactical radios such as PRC-117F / G

Experience in configuring and setting up Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) or

Position Navigation and Timing simulators.

Two years experience in installing, maintaining, or training of RF systems / equipment.

Experience using RF tools / equipment, i.e., Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscopes.

Desired Position Qualifications :

USMC MOS Background (0621 / 27 / 29 / 91, 2841 / 31 / 62 / 91)

Benefits :

Paid sick leave, Medical / Dental (optional), 401 (k) Retirement Plan (optional), Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid Short Term Disability, Optional Life Insurance.

ELYON International, Inc. 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 status as a protected veteran.