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Parsons Corporation ECM/CUAS Field Engineer in Staunton, Virginia
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Job Description:
Vaxcom Services, A Parsons Company is looking for amazingly talented Field Engineers to join our team! In this role you will get to support our customer’s mission requirements in a dynamic and challenging environment .
NOTE: This opening is for a future requirement.
What You'll Be Doing:
The ECM/CUAS Field Engineer with the ability to provide technical and operational skills in support of the client’s CUAS program. The CUAS FSR will work as part of a small team with other FSR’s and the Project Manager for primary focus of site operational and customer training requirements. The FSR will directly support the maintenance of the fielded CUAS equipment, re-installation of Line repairable units (LRUs), training, integration, and sustainment of these solutions with existing client infrastructure in three OCONUS locations. Candidate will provide hands on support for ECM/CUAS technical, network, and integration projects. This position requires a high degree of technical skill, personal resilience and flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as part of a cross-functional team in a variety of physical environments.
Conduct temporary install / uninstall of CUAS systems in a variety of locations / environmental conditions to support client CUAS testing and evaluation operations.
Conduct permanent / semi-permanent installs and continuing operational support, monitoring, and maintenance of CUAS systems in a variety of locations / environmental conditions to support client CUAS operational requirements.
Make recommendations to the CUAS PM for equipment modifications / upgrades based on experience gained through testing and operational use of CUAS systems.
Deploy overseas locations to perform technical inspections, system checks, fault diagnosis, identify cause of failures, and replace Least Replaceable Unit(LRU), test and restore CUAS systems to full functionality.
Conduct basic programming of CUAS systems (install / upgrade loadsets, firmware, software upgrades, etc.).
Work with the CUAS Team to develop and conduct training on the proper care, use, maintenance and preventive maintenance of systems.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Technical experience working as a field service engineer installing, configuring, testing, maintaining, repairing, operating and effectively training end users on how to operate equipment.
Ability to provide technical advice and guidance on installation, adaptation, configuration and/or enhancement of company technical products, programs and systems.
Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) transmission, detection, and deterrence equipment and techniques.
Candidate must hold a valid U.S. passport or have ability to obtain a U.S. passport.
Current TOP SECRET security clearance is required with eligibility to obtain a Top Secret with Polygraph clearance in a short timeline.
Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience is required.
5 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience with RF and/or cellular communications systems, network infrastructure, and/or ground based electronic countermeasures systems.
Ability to work alone or within a group.
Strong mechanical aptitude; experience working with tools.
Ability to use and communicate a wide variety of technical data from OEM manuals, engineering drawings, etc. to engineers as well as to non-technical system end users.
Position requires daily interface with customers at numerous levels. Candidate must possess, and use, a high degree of tact and interpersonal communication skills in daily interactions with team members, clients, vendors, and end users.
Additional Requirements:
Routine manual lifting of objects 50-80 pounds such as boxes and other equipment. Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders; high lift equipment up to 40 feet, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc. Manual dexterity required for frequent reaching, climbing, and lifting of moderate objects, operation of power and manual tools/equipment, and operating office equipment.
Typical overseas assignments are frequently performed in both internal and external environments with a variety of weather conditions. Ability to work under extreme hot or cold weather conditions with exposure to dust or dirt is routine and may require the use of protective personal equipment (PPE).
This position will require overseas travel. Candidates should be willing to be on travel / TDY away from their home location 60-90 durations, in hazardous duty locations. Candidates must pass medical screening and pass weapons qualifications training.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Sound understanding of RF theory; experience with communications, GPS, and electronic countermeasures systems is highly desired.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range:
$113,100.00 - $203,600.00
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