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Vectrus

Satellite Communications Lead

Vectrus, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814


Vectrus Satellite Communications Lead Honolulu, Hawaii

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD AND FUNDINGThe Vertex Company is a services solutions provider that operates as a federal government prime contractor. With over 7,000 employees in 200 locations worldwide, the Mississippi-based company offers vertically integrated solutions for defense and commercial customers.Delivering integrated turnkey lifecycle support from concept definition to engineering and manufacturing, through end-of-life support of complex systems and platforms, Vertex offerings include all levels of aviation maintenance, worldwide contractor logistics support, systems engineering and integration, specialized onsite mission execution, high consequence training programs for defense and commercial customers, and integrated supply-chain solutions.The Sensors & Advanced Solutions division intends to add the Sea Based X-Band (SBX) Radar Mission Integration (SBX-MI) program to our extensive experience of existing Operations and Maintenance/Sustainment (O&M/S) programs.The SBX-MI program performs Operations & Sustainment (O&S) onboard an advanced radar system mounted on a modified oil-drilling vessel designed for exceptional stability in high winds and storms within the PACOM AOR that supports the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).In performance of this mission, Vertex Sensors & Advanced Solutions division is seeking a Satellite Communications Lead (SCL) that coordinates with SBX payloads to support the BMDS mission execution during both test and real-world contingency operations onboard the SBX-1 platform.Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:Monitoring hardware performance and satellite link connectivity.Performs pro-active monitoring of network elements alarms and alerts to identify components causing network degradation.Accomplishes this through use of network management system(s) and associated assets on a continuous (rotating shifts) basis.Interfaces with functional users and remote operations centers in both routine and reactive monitoring situations.Performing preventive and corrective maintenance.Supporting on-board and shore-side engineering analysis.Reporting of failures, degradation of services, and maintenance impacting SBX-1 operational readiness.Provide support for rack drawings and topologies via red-line updates if required.Monitor In-Flight Data Telecommunications (IDT) shelter conditions, perform housekeeping, corrosion monitoring, and assessments.Qualifications

Required Qualifications:10 years of experience working in an Operational Environment supporting military missions.Prior experience performing operations and sustainment on AN/USC-69 SATCOM antennas or similar SATCOM systems.Experience providing drawing changes and red-lining drawings for updates.Experience deconflicting schedules in a complex operating environment.Excellent written communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills.Leadership and mentoring experience with proven results.Experience working in a maritime environment.Desired Qualifications:A Bachelor's degree in a related field is desired.US Navy's A-Schools for Operations Specialists or equivalent civilian training.Experience performing in a deployed remote work environment for extended periods of time.Physical Requirements

Must not be hindered by motion sickness and must pass/maintain Maritime Medical Exam IAW CENTCOM Mod 15 requirements. Must be able to balance, bend, lift up to 35 pounds, crouch, stretch, and kneel. Must be able to climb up to 10 flights of stairs regularly. Cannot be afraid of confined spaces or heights.This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. However, the following initial incentives are being offered to secure the best qualified applicants:$500.00 Signed Commitment Letter Bonus$10K Contract Award BonusWe are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer.

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