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ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Communications (COMMs) Installation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team in San Diego. CA.  This is an onsite position.

Summary:

The candidate will support teams performing installs, maintenance, repairs, overhauls, troubleshooting, and the tests of electrical, electronic, and/or mechanical equipment and related devices. The candidate will apply their technical knowledge to assist junior team members with the completion of assigned tasking.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support team members and perform required communication equipment integration or installation of communication systems equipment, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and use of test equipment as required

• Install, configure, integrate, troubleshoot, and manage HF, UHF, SATCOM, radio communications suites and associated network and cryptographic equipment deployed

• Demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a cohesive team

• Performance of preventative maintenance and troubleshooting or assessment of electronic equipment

• Working alongside engineers to design, build and test solutions to a variety of technical problems

• Analyzing operations and offering suggestions for improvement

• Perform field validations of various watercraft and equipment

• Perform work between customer sites, shore sites, and/or on ships

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 3+ years of relevant experience in related field

• Technical experience with AC/DC circuits as it pertains to the installation of communications electronic equipment

• Experience with HF/VHF/UHF installation/troubleshooting

• Experience with RF Connectors

• Basic knowledge of test equipment including but not limited to Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Optical analyzers, power meters, bench power supplies, multimeters, etc.

• Familiar with Department of Defense (DoD) services at both Contiguous United States (CONUS) and Outside Contiguous United States (OCONUS) locations

• Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS as needed up to 50%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ANY of the following radio systems: (KOR 24A, PRC 117 series, Vortex, ARC-231 a plus), SATCOM equipment, radio networks (HPW, Link-11, Link -16, BFT/FBCB2), cryptographic equipment, keying data transfer devices (DTD’s), RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers), basic electronic principles, a firm knowledge of networking equipment, IP networking and sub-netting

• Experience with JIRA/Confluence

• NAVSEA Certified in Fiber Optic Termination

• Tower Climber Certified

• Ability to work individually and as part of a team, both internally and with external resources

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be US Citizen and have an active Secret Security Clearance

• Must be eligible to obtain a CAC card

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50%

• Be able to ascend and descend ladders as required for installations

• Must be able to position oneself to install communications systems, server racks, or potentially running transmission lines as required.

The projected compensation range for this position is $61,800-$102,700. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, ManTech invests in it’s employees beyond just compensation. ManTech’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.