Telecom Spec / RF Engineer with Security Clearance
Company: Criterion Systems, Inc.
Location: Herndon
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview At Criterion Systems, we developed a different kind of
business-a company whose real value is a reputation for excellence
built upon the collective skills, talents, perspectives, and
backgrounds of its people. By accepting a position with Criterion
Systems, you will join a group of professionals with a
collaborative mindset where we share ideas and foster professional
development to accomplish our goals. In addition to our great
culture, we also offer competitive compensation and benefit
packages, company-sponsored team building events, and advancement
opportunities. To find out more about how Criterion can help you
take your career to the next level please visit our website:
Responsibilities Criterion Systems is seeking a mission-focused
Telecommunications Specialist to support and contribute to our
government customer''s success in Herndon, VA. The individual in
this position must be a motivated team player that strives for
professional and technical excellence. Primary Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to: * Installation of RF systems
(Coax, serial, Ethernet, wiring). * Convey technical designs, ideas
and results to non-technical audiences and provide briefings to
high-level government personnel. * Use basic principles of RF
propagation applying that knowledge to multiple communications
technologies. * Authoring documents (reports, briefings, etc,) to
support Customer mission. * Apply the engineering design process to
discover innovative methods to solve technical problems and meet
client requirements. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications and
Skills: * Must have a Bachelor''s degree or higher in Information
Technology or related field, Engineering preferred. * Must have 11
+ years of professional experience. * Must have an active TS/SCI
with Poly clearance. * Up to 5% OCONUS travel, including hazard
areas as required. * Up to 10% CONUS travel, as required. Desired
Skills: * Previous experience with Customer Crisis and Emergency
Communications * Previous operational experience with hands-on
experience using field communications systems/technologies. *
Knowledge of Customer wireless, mobile, SATCOM equipment. *
Demonstrated strong functional knowledge of RF propagation
characteristics at frequency bands: HF, VHF, UHF, L, C, X, Ka, Ku,
and S. * Familiarity with the technical characteristics of wireless
standard waveforms, such as GSM, CDMA, 802.11, and 802.16, and be
able to use that information in the development of RF propagation
models as well as interpretation of results. * Knowledge of Harris
Tactical Radios. * Demonstrated functional knowledge of both
Government and commercial black transport resources traditionally
leveraged for beyond-line-of-sight radio communications. *
Familiarity with Type 1 and Commercial encryption. * Strong SATCOM
skill set. * Excellent oral and written communication skills. *
Excellent analysis and critical thinking skills. * Capable of
preparing and presenting briefings. * Familiarity with military
communications, satellite and wireless communications technologies.
* Familiarity with standard practices with installation of RF
systems. * Understanding of Crypto modes and testing. * Experience
with relationship building / being a technical representative on
behalf of the government to achieve objectives and communicate
technical requirements. Criterion Systems, Inc. and its
subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and
non-discrimination at all levels of our organization. We believe in
treating all applicants and employees fairly and make employment
decisions without regard to any individual''s protected status:
race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed,
sex/gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation,
physical and mental disability, marital/parental status, pregnancy
(including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions),
age, genetic information (including characteristics and testing),
military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected
by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement,
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