RF Network Engineer - Tactical Communications
$120,000–$150,000 year
On-siteVirginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Configure and manage tactical communication systems, including routers, switches, radios (HF, VHF, UHF), and satellite terminals across naval, aerial, vehicular, and field assets. Provide expert-level technical support and rapid response troubleshooting for hardware and software issues, while conducting proactive and reactive maintenance to minimize disruptions. Manage equipment inventories covering procurement, deployment, and decommissioning, and create technical documentation for system diagrams and operational procedures. Implement quality assurance measures and provide documented analysis for continuous improvement in network architecture and security protocols.
Required Qualifications
- United States Citizenship
- An ACTIVE Secret Clearance
- US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance
- Proficient with technical documentation and process improvements
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Ability to ensure all work complies with relevant security protocols and operational standards
- Must be able to support field exercises and provide on-site troubleshooting equipment as needed
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing requirements independently or as part of a team
- Knowledge and experience working with Mesh Networks and Mesh Network Radios (i.e. MPU5, TrellisWare)
- Working knowledge and experience with WinTAK/ATAK
- Proficiency in configuring hardware appliances including mesh network radios (i.e. MPU5), routers, switches, firewalls, communication systems (various radios and cellular technologies), and security appliances (VPNs)
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience with specific tactical communication (TAC), Starlink, MPU-5, Trellis, and Silvus equipment
- Proven familiarity with military communication standards and protocols
- Expertise in the use of network management tools and software
- Knowledge of RF principles and propagation
- Critical thinking and ability to provide unconventional solutions to various problems
- Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) or equivalent experience
- Experience with satellite communication systems and equipment
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field, Computer Science, or a related technical field
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