MIL SATCOM Mission Planner

Amentum • Full-time • Arlington, VA, US • $140k - $150k / year • 6d ago

Your Impact:

Amentum is currently seeking a MIL SATCOM Mission Planner with knowledge of Military Satellite Communications, especially familiarity with EHF and AEHF SATCOM and associated Satellite Communications terminals (MILSTAR, SMART-T, VPS) to join our dynamic team in the Northern VA area. This position requires an active DoD TS/SCI security clearance that has been adjudicated in the last 5 years or designated CE and the ability to obtain and maintain special accesses.

Responsibilities:

· Model and analyze AEHF environmental factors using the Mission Planning Subsystem

· Create unit-level scenarios using the AEHF Global Scenario.

· Produce and distribute communications plans to operational users.

· Operate, test, and provide feedback on emerging and replacement radio and communication systems.

· Apply in-depth technical knowledge to capture, plan and design information technology systems; tactical and strategic RF communications, especially DoD SATCOM and Line-of-Sight (LOS) systems, at the national level.

· Advise the customer on the development of technical approaches to solving engineering related problems.

· Support the formulation and execution of acquisition strategies.

· Develop technology Integration strategies, Requirements Development, Systems Architectures, Conceptual Designs and Concept of Operations.

· Apply excellent working knowledge and consultations in data communications, fiber optics, video teleconferencing and cryptographic equipment.

· Participate in activities to ensure knowledge creation/sharing and integration within and across the work program as appropriate.

Requirements:

· Experience with SATCOM Communications Planning Tools, specifically the Mission
Planning Subsystem (MPSS) / Mission Planning Element (MPE)

· Experience with Military Satellite Communications, especially familiarity with AEHF SATCOM and associated Satellite Communications terminals (such as FAB-T, FET, SMART-T, G-ASNT, VPS, SCAMP)

· Experience leading the evaluation and testing of complex systems

· Experience with capabilities, trade analysis, mission analysis, information assurance, systems integration, and understanding of the relationships between operational, technical, and systems architecture

· Familiarity with evaluation of RF communications systems and architecture

· Possess a current/active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance

· Familiarity with Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) and the nuclear environment.

· Proficient at communicating complex technical material in presentations and in writing

· Experience with system integration and testing (HW/SW) of COTS components

Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Minimum Education: N/A

Minimum Years of Experience: 10 Years

Preferred:

Experience in a Brigade or Higher-level S-6 or G-6 environment

B.S. degree in System Integration, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or equivalent degree with 15 years or more of Information Technology experience preferably with a strong Radio Frequency (RF) and data communications background.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

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