Communications Systems Engineer

The Opportunity

NTS is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer that is an Integrated Broadcast Service SME. This Subject Matter Expert will provide technical expertise and troubleshooting skills to assist with PTL site installations, repairs/upgrades, identifying and resolving CIB outages and data loss issues.

Key Responsibilities (Principal Duties and Accountabilities *Essential Functions)

• Inspect systems end-to-end for quality assurance of system architectures and individual components; document system architecture and inventory equipment; provide operator training on IBS, CIB, and TRS; and provide basic system troubleshooting skills training.
• Provide advisory support, including all aspects of the Department PTL program systems, architecture and system administration (SA) viewers.
• Provide technical assessment of capabilities and concepts of Department objectives and user requirements.
• Evaluate systems in test environments as well as in operational environments.
• Work with PTL leadership, project partners, vendors, and end users throughout the development and testing process to ensure that systems transitioned to operations meet user needs.
• Assist the PTL team with hardware update services and subsequent integration in user defined C2 systems.
• Support PTL IBS testing efforts in RF-interference venues at China Lake, CA.
• Develop test plans and test reports related to PTL testing.
• Perform PTL IBS system support, including developing training materials, and develop checklists, procedures, and guides to meet operational requirements.
• Participate in engineering and requirements management. As part of this effort, provide subject matter expertise in support of government-led programmatic and engineering efforts, including the following, as required, Integrated Product Team (IPT) participation, working group participation, and specific user group meetings related to PTL hardware support, IBS-CIB integration, and C2 systems.
• Create, review, verify, update, or revise technical documentation for PTL's IBS related systems, including written recommendations, reports and technical guides.
• Work with other agencies as directed by the PTL Program Manager, to ensure that the Department of State and its partners benefit from synergies and economies of scale.
• Attend conferences and working groups as directed by PTL leadership. Visit PTL IBS-CIB sites in State Department posts utilizing IBS systems.