Full-Time
Telecommunications Specialist
Trace Systems
201-500 employees
DoD-focused digital transformation and secure communications
No salary listed
Kaiserslautern, Germany
In Person
Up to 10% travel required to support the mission.
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
Bachelor's, Associate's, Certification
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- An active, in-scope United States Government-issued Secret clearance is required; an Interim Secret Clearance is acceptable.
- United States citizenship is required.
- A minimum of two years of experience supporting installations, repair, troubleshooting, or maintenance of communications electronic systems or equipment is required.
- A minimum of two years of experience operating in a tactical environment while operating or maintaining antenna controllers, SSPA, LNA/LNB, up and down converters, fiber-optic, coaxial, and Ethernet cable, FDMA modems, and TDMA satellite modems is required.
- Experience and skill with commercial and military satellite acquisition procedures and commercial TDMA/DAMA modems are required.
- Candidates must be able to travel up to 10% to support the mission.
- Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, an Associate's degree plus seven years of recent specialized experience, a certification plus seven years of recent specialized experience, or eleven years of recent specialized experience.
- Candidates must have experience with protocol and network theory.
- Candidates must be able to understand, configure, and troubleshoot DMVPN architecture.
- Candidates must be able to perform routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, and RIP.
- Candidates must understand switching fundamentals, including VLANs, VTP, port security, and spanning tree.
- Candidates must be familiar with Cisco encryption concepts within a DMVPN architecture.
- Candidates must understand TCP acceleration over satellite concepts.
- Provide day-to-day operation and maintenance support for fielded strategic SATCOM equipment.
- Provide on-the-spot training.
- Serve as the SATCOM planner for strategic systems when required.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to create more efficient methods.
- Plan, install, operate, and maintain Promina-based Technical Control Facilities for the communications network.
- Address the capabilities and limitations of Technical Control Facility equipment, troubleshooting procedures, security requirements, and the technology needed to install, operate, maintain, and restore links and circuits terminating in or traversing the facility.
- Perform advanced corrective maintenance on Technical Control Facilities to the chassis-mounted component level.
- Assess, evaluate, and re-engineer complex circuit and link restoration while accommodating critical communication architectural requirements.
- Capture and record technical data during installation and fault isolation in log books, trouble tickets, outage reports, or Equipment Repair Orders.
- Coordinate activation, deactivation, and fault isolation of communications links and circuits connecting different services and agencies across time zones and nationalities.
Trace Systems provides digital transformation, assured communications, distributed edge architecture, and cloud-based cross-domain solutions for defense and government customers. Its products and services help military and coalition partners operate securely across multiple domains and geographies by enabling rapid, reliable communications, cyber security, networking, and command center support in challenging environments. The company differentiates itself through deep mission-focused experience in austere, down-range operations and fast-response capabilities to support combatant commands and short-notice deployments. Its goal is to help customers achieve trusted, resilient, and connected operations across global theaters.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
McLean, Virginia
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- EAGLE-I's 1,186-FTE estimate gives Trace room for hiring through 2036.
- Starlink reseller access broadens sales into enterprise and government edge deployments.
- June 2026 OASIS+ award strengthens Trace's position inside federal communications modernization.
What critics are saying
- Trace's revenue concentration now hinges on USSOCOM; any protest or scope cut hurts immediately.
- EAGLE-I's 10-year delivery exposes Trace to cost overruns, staffing gaps, and performance penalties.
- A failed EAGLE-I transition would damage Trace's federal credibility and kill future recompetes.
What makes Trace Systems unique
- May 2026 EAGLE-I wins Trace Systems a 10-year, $1.81 billion USSOCOM anchor.
- May 2025 Starlink reseller status adds satellite connectivity to Trace's secure-comms stack.
- March 2025 LAAFB BOS work deepens Trace's DoD network operations footprint.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Flexible Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Company News
MCLEAN, Va., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trace Systems Inc. is proud to announce its designation as an authorized reseller of Starlink high-speed internet for businesses, enterprises and government use."Working with Starlink represents a transformative step in advancing secure communications capabilities for our customers," said Otto Hoernig III, CEO of Trace Systems. "Integrating Starlink into our service portfolio enhances secure, high-bandwidth connectivity and enables scalable, real-time collaboration across enterprise and edge environments."
MCLEAN, Va., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trace Systems Inc. (Trace), a leading provider of enterprise IT, communications, and cybersecurity solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), proudly announces its recent contract award to provide Base Operations Support (BOS) - IT Services to Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB), home to Space Base Delta 3 (SBD 3) and Space Systems Command (SSC) Field Command as well as other locations outside of LAAFB.Under this contract, Trace will deliver mission-critical IT services, ensuring seamless communications and operational efficiency for the U.S. Space Force and other military organizations operating from LAAFB. The company will provide comprehensive IT support, including NIPRNet and SIPRNet operations and administration, incident response, system and network operations and maintenance, configuration and knowledge management, and cybersecurity services, reinforcing the base's digital infrastructure and security posture."Trace is honored to support the 61st Communications Squadron in its mission to maintain superior IT capabilities at Los Angeles Air Force Base," said Stacey McGill, Vice President for Enterprise Solutions at Trace. "This contract award underscores our commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that enhance operational readiness and mission success for the U.S. military."The 61 CS BOS - IT Services contract further strengthens Trace's position as a trusted partner to the DoD, supporting mission-critical operations with innovative and reliable IT solutions