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The Navy-Marine Corps Business Area is looking for a Radio Frequency SME to oversee Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) C5ISR Systems support to Program Managers and the Fleet Marine Force (FMF). Our team is focused on providing engineering, testing and evaluation, and supports experimentation on C5ISR systems and amphibious and ground combat vehicle systems to inform acquisition decisions and make the FMF more capable. Contractors play a critical role in adding both essential expertise, as well as resourcing depth that allows for increased capacity.

The Radio Frequency SME is expected to develop a deep understanding in supporting Marine Corps Program Managers and the FMF in supporting all system(s) testing, engineering, and experimentation. This position will report to the RF Engineer.

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THE CHALLENGE (Primary Responsibilities.)

• Plan, design and manage Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform (ANW2), Wideband High Frequency (HF) and Mobile User Objective Systems (MUOS). Potentially up to 30 radio nets monthly (using Native IP (Cisco type) – (2 times per month).
• Plan, design and manage Ground Radios planning software: Communications Planning Application (CPA), Radio Programming Application (RPA) and Joint Enterprise Network Manager (JENM) – (estimate 2 times per month).
• Troubleshoot radio communication in point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and ANW2 topology in support of test and engineering events (estimate 2 times per month).
• Operate Tactical Data Link to establish voice and data communication (estimate at least once a month).
• Operate Aeroflex spectrum analyzer and conduct RF measurements (estimate at least once a month)
• Perform network throughput performance tests from Layer 1 (Physical Layer) to Layer 4 (Transport Layer) for radio network using IPerf and T-BERD test tools monthly (estimate at least once a month).
• Conduct radio frequency and antenna propagation measurements (estimate at least once a month).
• Perform and install tactical antenna and mast construction with Tactical Elevated Antenna Mast System (TEAMS) and the OE-254 in support of test and engineering events (estimate at least once a month).
• Generate mission plans for the following DoD waveforms: Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), ANW2, HF, Demand Assign Multiple Access (DAMA), Integrated Waveform (IW), MUOS, HAVEQUICK I/II, and SATURN (estimate 2 times a month).
• Perform Simple Key Loader (SKL) and Tactical Key Loader (TKL) functions (estimate 3 times a month).
• Operate the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) and commercial GPS devices (estimate 3 times a month).
• Lift and move radio equipment (approximately 40 lbs.) as needed.
• Conduct physical configuration of SATCOM systems based on pre-designed network architecture for test and engineering events.
• Update SATCOM terminals software and hardware components as directed by published USMC Modification Instruction (MI) and/or Supply Instruction (SI).
• Maintain accountability of all SATCOM equipment subcomponents.
• Conduct quarterly inventory of all SATCOM systems and its ancillary items.
• Induct SATCOM equipment on CMR into maintenance as required and track status from induction through completion of corrective action or replacement.
• Conduct preventative/corrective maintenance on all SATCOM equipment in accordance with 1st echelon maintenance SOP.

Basic Qualifications.

• Experience designing and constructing field expedient antennas.
• Familiar with COMSEC and crypto-fill devices
• Familiar with operation of various tactical radios such as PRC-117F/G
• Experience in configuring and setting up Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) or Position Navigation and Timing simulators.
• Two years’ experience in installing, maintaining, or training of RF systems/equipment.
• Experience using RF tools/equipment, i.e., Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscopes.

Preferred Qualifications, not required.

• USMC MOS Background (0621/27/29/91, 2841/31/62/91). 

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Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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