Mantech

Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Communications (COMMs) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team in the Virginia Beach. 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

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in related field and a minimum of 4 years of experience required

• 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.