Senior Engineer

Since 2006, Intelligent Waves has delivered mission-focused multi-domain operational expertise and innovation to the Government through high-impact technology solutions in cybersecurity, data science, enterprise network engineering, software development, and platform mission support. Anytime. Anywhere. Any domain.

We are currently seeking a Senior Engineer to support the Airborne Communications and Information Support Services at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

Location & Travel: The Senior Engineer position will be a full-time role based in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois and may require up to 10% travel. 

Security Clearance: The Senior Engineer must be a United States Citizen and hold a current Top Secret security clearance.

Mission - Airborne Communications and Information Support Services

Employees are required to follow all company and customer site COVID-19 protocols.

• The Senior Engineer evaluates, designs, documents, installs, implements, tests, performs problem isolation and resolution, monitors, tunes, and sets standards for complex communications and IT networks.
•  Maintains a complex range of components and systems;  provides client consulting and training on the interfacing and use of IT and communications networks; plans and coordinates IT and communications network initiatives.
• Researches, evaluates, and recommends new  equipment and technologies; utilizes monitoring, performance analysis, network management, software and hardware equipment to troubleshoot and isolate problems, gauge system performance, and trace data and protocol activity.
• Develops and executes contingency plans for software and hardware failures including isolated and major outages; and provides consulting, technical guidance, information and support to application developers, computer operations, workstation support, management and customer stakeholders.   
• Independent problem solving with a variety of system engineering abilities, including knowledge and experience in requirements development, verification and testing.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and be able to quickly adapt to emerging requirements and changing priorities. 

• Requires bachelor’s degree + 8 years' relevant experience or HS diploma and 12 years' relevant experience. 
• TS clearance.
• Requires experience with wideband satellite communications.
• Understanding of satellite communications fundamentals and types of satellites (Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, Low Earth Orbit and Medium Earth Orbit).
• Understanding of forward/return link information rates, tail blockage, satellite interference regulations, high throughput satellite frequency reuse schemes, keyhole effect and solar conjunctions.
• Knowledge of radio frequency bands including L, Ku, K, Ka and Q and V bands.
• Knowledge of SATCOM network equipment including antennas, antenna controllers, radio frequency (RF) conversion, modems, end-to-end IP networks using virtual local area networks (VLANs), virtual routing and forwarding (VRF), virtual private networks (VPNs), and National Security Agency (NSA) high assurance internet protocol encryptor (HAIPE) devices.
• Air Force or other DoD experience preferred.

Clearance Statement:  Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, Intelligent Waves will consider only applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances. 

Intelligent Waves LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity protected veteran status and individuals with disabilities, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law. 

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