Navy Link/EXCOMM Technician

Company: BAE Systems
Location: Wallops Island
Posted on: November 23, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionBAE Systems is seeking Navy LINK and Exterior Communications (EXCOMM) Technicians with experience in performing comprehensive component and system level maintenance for shipboard Systems, to join our dynamic team of engineers, technologists, and military veterans . The work is performed at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) in Wallops Island, VA. The SCSC is located on a barrier island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and is a tenant of the NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. SCSC provides live combat systems suites with platform specific radars and sensors and supports the following functions: combat system lifetime support engineering, platform certification, operational and technical evaluation, combat system training, interoperability testing and participates in at-sea exercises. SCSC provides a high-fidelity representative combat system of every ship in the AEGIS, Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) fleet today and those planned in the future.The selected candidate will perform comprehensive equipment and system level maintenance on all LINK and EXCOMM systems at the AEGIS and SSDS facilities in SCSC Wallops Island VA.Required Education, Experience, & SkillsMinimum education and years of service required: High School/GED and more than three years demonstrated experience assessing, troubleshooting, and performing corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance on systems and equipment. PQS 301 qualification is required. If selected candidate is not PQS 301 qualified on or before hire date, he/she must be willing and able to obtain PQS 301 qualification within 3 months of employment.Experience required in one or more of the following Systems:LINK 11LINK 16CDLMSSA-2112Crypto SystemsHF/VHF/UHF Radio SystemsDAMA and other SAT SystemsProvide system/equipment configuration and operational support for all deployed baseline AEGIS and SSDS variantsSchedule planned maintenance actions utilizing the SKED program in accordance with the Navy's Maintenance Material Management (3M) system and also be responsible for documenting all maintenance actions, including repair part requisitions, using the OMNS-NG program.Successful candidate must be willing and able to perform in a variety of 40 hour work-week configurations, including:1. Monday-Friday (5 x 8): 1st Shift2. Monday-Friday (5 x 8): 2nd Shift3. Variable 4 x 10 shifts that may include weekends (4 days on/3 days off) and may be 1st or 2nd shift4. Sliding (5 x 8) work weeks (Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday) and may be 1st or 2nd shift**PLEASE NOTE - These work week configurations may be scheduled on a rotational basisSecurity clearance requirement: This position requires the successful candidate to be able to obtain a Secret level clearance. The criteria for obtaining and holding a clearance are driven by US government requirements. You must be a US citizen to obtain a security clearance. Selected candidate will receive a contingent offer and start date will be delayed until an interim Secret clearance is granted.Preferred Education, Experience, & SkillsHighly desired, but not required:Active DoD clearanceCertified ETA Fiber Optic InstallerExperience trouble shooting and repairing Low Level Serial and Parallel interface cablesExperience with Network devices and an understanding of Operating Systems, preferably RedHat or UNIXAbout BAE Systems Intelligence & SecurityBAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We're laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.

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