Radio Network Engineer Senior

Description

Founded in 2009, RSC2, Inc. is a Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified HUBZone Professional Services company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. RSC2 provides breakthrough expertise, support services, and technologies to make operations, programs and systems of record perform better. Our professional staff is trained to provide world-class services to all types of customers. We uphold the integrity and quality of our work so you can expect only the best from us.

RSC2 is currently looking for a Senior Radio and Network Engineer to join our growing team in Aberdeen, MD! 

The Senior Radio and Network Engineer will support development and implementation of a radio comm plan, configuration of radio devices, and radio troubleshooting. They must be willing to travel in support of Developmental, Operational, and/or Contractor testing, Communication Exercises, and System fielding’s for PM EW&C.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Plan, configure, and employ tactical RF communications systems across multiple waveforms (SINCGARS, TSM variants, VULOS, TACSAT, MUOS, Silvus, Wave Relay).
• Design antenna solutions and RF configurations appropriate to mission requirements and terrain.
• Create, manage, and distribute radio loadsets using ACES and related planning tools.
• Develop mission communications plans and translate them into executable radio configurations.
• Build, publish, download, and load presets using tools such as Trellis, Atom, and Harris Communications software.
• Configure and manage MANET and mesh networks using Silvus and Wave Relay GUIs.
• Establish and operate NCW satellite links, including antenna setup, modem configuration, and aperture management.
• Perform COMSEC duties, including key handling, documentation, SKL operations, and radio fills.
• Coordinate MUOS profile requests, ingestion into Atom, and associated key management activities.
• Integrate radios, networking equipment, satellites, and mission systems into a coherent system-of-systems.
• Configure IP-based networks, including subnetting, multicast/unicast traffic, and basic routing/switching.
• Deploy and manage virtual machines to support mission systems and test environments.
• Access and manage network and instrumentation devices via SSH for configuration and data capture.
• Capture and analyze network traffic using basic Wireshark techniques for troubleshooting and validation.
• Execute and supervise voice and data radio procedures, including net establishment and network joins across waveforms.
• Troubleshoot RF, waveform, networking, and integration issues during planning, setup, and operations.
• Train and support local personnel on COMSEC handling, radio operations, and system employment

Core Competencies:

• RF and Antenna Theory
• Waveform (SINCGARS, TSM (to include knowing the difference between, TSM, WREN SBU, WREN SBU-E, WREN SAB, WREN NB), VULOS, TACSAT (181, 182, 183, 183A), MUOS, Silvus, Wave Relay.
• COMSEC. Local element training (handling and paperwork). SKL operations. Loading radios.
• Loadset theory. Creating loadset on ACES app.
• Mission plan creation, publishing, downloading, and radio loading. This includes Trellis Preset Tool Management, Atom, Harris Communications
• Planning Tool, using the GUI for Silvus and Wave Relay.
• Setting up NCW satellite apertures, antenna and modem.
• Basic networking (TCP/IP, UDP, unicast, multicast, etc)
• Subnetting.
• Basic understanding of switches and routers.
• Creating and working with virtual machines.
• SSH into networking appliances.
• SSH into instrumentation devices for data capture.
• Basic Wireshark techniques.
• System of system integration.
• MUOS workshop to order profiles and receive them to ingest into Atom and key management.
• Basic radio operator procedures (voice) and how to raise a net (this is different from waveform to waveform).
• Data communications procedures and how to join a network (this is different from waveform to waveform).

Requirements: 

- Active TS/SCI Clearance

- Bachelors in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or related scientific or technical discipline. Five (5) additional years of direct relevant technical experience may be substituted for education.

- A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively more complex experience in network design, development, and documentation.

Work Location: Aberdeen, MD

Employment Type: Full-time, Salary-Exempt 

Benefits Package: We offer a top tier benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, employer matching retirement plan, and more! 

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers@rsc2.com. 

Salary at RSC2 is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $84,777- $199,392 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical total compensation range for this position.