Sr. Systems Engineer
Job Description
Koam Engineering Systems, Inc. (KES Inc.) is an employee-owned small business specializing in technology innovation and systems integration by combining innovative products and reliable engineering services. Headquartered in San Diego, California and with offices in Gig Harbor, WA and Chesapeake, VA. KES provides services globally in systems engineering & technical assistance, requirements analysis, software design & development, systems integration & testing, independent verification & validation, and operational & logistic support.
JOB PURPOSE
We are currently seeking a Systems Engineer II to support Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific systems development, systems engineering, systems integration, operations, Test and Evaluation (T&E), systems performance and characterization evaluation, systems analysis and provides technical expertise of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Cybersecurity, and Intelligence (C6I) and Interoperability for the U.S. Navy (USN), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and Sea-Based Weapon System (SBWS) Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) for Space Layered and Integrated Air Missile Defense (IAMD) T&E operations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY
- Maintain configuration management of all Missile Defense (MD) Test & Evaluation (T&E) systems and software.
- Support the management of unclassified plant property and classified material.
- Act as an Authorized Courier to hand-carry classified material(s) on behalf of the customer up to the Secret level.
- Design and build unclassified & classified T&E computer systems and related infrastructure.
- Conduct pre-installation and post-installation checkouts and testing of computer systems and related infrastructure.
- Perform hardware maintenance in support of the evaluation of system interoperability for various unclassified and classified T&E computer systems analysis.
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain/repair test tools, in support of T&E events, to include the Data Link Test Tools (DLTT), Link Monitoring and Management Tool (LMMT), Network Systems Integration and Test Environment (NSITE), Command Data Link Management System (CDLMS)/Next Generation C2P (NGC2P), Re-hosted C2P (RC2P), C2P Technology Refresh (C2PTR), C2P Modernization (C2P Mod) and related programs.
- Evaluate T&E data network video-technology hardware and software for concept, operational, functional, and performance requirements.
- Evaluate interface requirements, identify, and resolve interoperability problems with various communication equipment, to include, Voice-Over-Internet-Protocol (VOIP), Clear Communication (Clear Com) digital voice user stations and server, and Secure Terminal Equipment (STE)
- Fabricate/configure, integrate, and/or maintain/repair the data, video, and voice cables, necessary to test the interface of the system/subsystem/equipment/unit being installed with the existing systems currently connected to the various test data networks. The required cables include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Fiber optic multi/single mode cables with SC, ST, and LC connectors
- Cat5/5e and Cat6/6e network cables with RJ-45 connectors
- MIL-STD 1553 data bus cable
- Inter-Range Instrumentation Group B (IRIG-B) and RG-58 co-axial cable
- UHF, SHF, and EHF Satellite communications antenna cables with Type-N, BNC, SMA, and TNC connectors
- Serial cables including RS-232, RS-422, RS-449, and RS-530
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Education Requirements
- Bachelors in related field (i.e. networking, computer science) preferred.
- This position requires an existing U.S. Government granted personnel security clearance/clearance eligibility at the Secret level.
- Candidate must be a US Citizen
Experience Requirements
- 7+ years working in a DoD environment of installing/de-installing and testing C4ISR, C5ISR and C6ISR equipment and associated peripherals.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to properly utilize safety equipment/tools and ability to adhere to safety regulations when moving or transferring equipment/material over 50 lbs.
- Position requires the ability to work and meet demanding customer driven testing schedules which may include holidays, nights, and weekends. Testing events may occur during regular working hours defined as 6:00am to 6:00pm and outside of regular working hours.
Preferred
- 4+ years working with KVM technologies such as Extron and Raritan systems.
- Computer/Networking/Cybersecurity certification(s) such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+
Since 1995, KES has continued to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of a growing small business that focuses on the needs of its customers and employees and serves to provide a rewarding and challenging career. KES offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits. KES, Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
Equal Opportunity Employer – minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
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