SYSTEMS ENGINEER

QED Systems, LLC, is currently recruiting a Systems Engineer to join our team at Fort Detrick, MD to support Project Manager Tactical Network (PM TN). This role will be primarily responsible for providing support to the Global Agile Integrated Transport (GAIT) Network Support Center (NSC). This position is contingent upon award.

Duties:

• Develop and refine the network/system design by effectively leveraging emulation test bed capability and other lab assets for the refinement and continual improvement of the GAIT.
• Support PM TN in network architecture development, in outlining evaluation criteria, developing experiments and test plans.
• Support PM TN in analyzing data and developing recommendations.
• Support PM TN in creating and maintaining a large virtual network emulation environment through available commercial tools and in-house development.
• Participate in Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) with other internal/external groups as the subject matter expert (SME).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Understand variations of the PM TN, formerly WIN-T, network configuration and implementation Tactics, Techniques, Procedures (TTPs) associated with each.
• The candidate fulfilling these duties must be knowledgeable in the PM TN tactical terminals from a planning, implementation and troubleshooting perspective.
• Detailed-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Required Clearance/Other:

• ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in networking/telecommunications required.
• Four (4) years’ applicable work experience can be used as a substitute.

Travel:

Less than 25% travel is expected for this position. Travel may include continental United States and outside continental United States locations.

Work Environment:

This position may be performed in a variety of locations, including but not limited to, commercial and/or government offices, test and integration labs, government facilities and depots, and test & evaluation and proving grounds.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands of this position include ability to:

• Be independently mobile.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and computer use.
• Climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This position includes 12-hour day shift (2-on, 2-off, 3-on, 2-off, 2-on, 3-off) 84hrs every 2 weeks. This Team operates as a component of the larger GAIT NSC Team on a 24 x 7 x 365 basis. Travel may occur outside of normal core hours.

Additional Information:

Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Actual assigned tasking will change with or without notice to best support client requirements.

Compensation

QED offers a competitive compensation package for employees. Our total compensation package is value-based and negotiable depending upon the candidate’s specific skills and applicable relevant experience.

QED Systems, LLC provides equal employment opportunities for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, creed, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, non-disqualifying disability, or any other protected class.

QED Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V