Patriot Communications Support Engineer- Kuwait

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX001: El Paso 7201 Montana Avenue El Paso TX 79925 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

What You Will Do:

Job Description:

The Communications Engineer shall serve as Primary in-country POC for Engineering support services to include technical assistance and reach back support. Additionally will provide technical assistance and coordination for country specific communications working groups to include CIWG CCIB and PMR.

The Communications Engineer shall provide technical advice assistance and demonstration of methods to Kuwait military personnel for the testing maintenance repair configuration and operation of all Kuwait PATRIOT communications equipment (ECS ICC CRG FSAMG NMM ITMK) located at seven (7) Fire Unit sites 2 ICC Sites CP1 (CDLIM ADSI SEWS CPN DTCS/BLOS) Kuwait Air Operations Center (KAOC) and Backup Air Operations Center (BAOC).

The Communications Engineer shall be responsible for monitoring reporting maintenance and configuration of tactical shelter and FSAMG equipment. Engineer must be knowledgeable in fault isolation and removal and replacement of COTS and military communications equipment.

The Communications Engineer shall assist in the coordination of maintenance/repairs with Battalion and Central Maintenance Facility (CMF) personnel. To include coordination with logistics team to ensure critical communication parts are inventoried and available in supply system. Will also assist in the coordination of direct support maintenance/repairs of all Patriot communications equipment to include the Repair and Return of non-repairable equipment to the appropriate vendor.

Assist in organizational and direct support of new equipment fielding and sustainment training to include software PDB updates and hardware sweeps demanding updated training. Assist with preparations systems integration & check out (SICO) demonstration of modified systems.

Support Kuwait Air Defense in its system refresher operator training for FU and BN personnel to achieve and maintain operator proficiency. Provide guidance to KAD school instructors as needed.

The Communications Engineer shall assist with the Kuwait Patriot Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ensure compliance with program Physical and Cyber Security policies and procedures and coordinate these efforts with CENTCOM and Raytheon RMF teams on an annual basis.

The Communications Engineer shall be responsible for COMSEC management inventory and coordination with the Kuwait COMSEC Custodian.

The Communications Engineer shall also be responsible for Tower Mounted UHF/VHF equipment requiring tower climbing certification.

Qualifications You Must Have :

Must be proficient in maintaining testing and providing technical advice on the Patriot communications equipment which includes the ECS ICC FSAMG CRG D-TCS/BLOS and CDLIM other associated equipment described in the job description above.

Must be able to configure/troubleshoot Call Management Servers SPINS routing and connectivity and install site-specific configurations to Routers/Switches/Servers and communicate with Patriot Communication engineers on related issues.

Responsible for the loading and updating of all Red/Black Software (RBC Window OS RHEL OS RMSS) as updates are issued to end user.

Knowledge in loading Patriot COMSEC Key material into the SKL and into relative Patriot communications equipment

Ability to identify record document and track faults and flaws in a device under test and report appropriately using Field Event tracking processes.

Ability to set up and maintain Tower Mounted UHF/VHF equipment.

Must be able to climb high towers to perform maintenance and troubleshooting on the FSAMG.

Must be willing to become certified and obtain certification as a communications tower climber

Qualifications We Prefer:

Knowledgeable of Cyber Security policies and procedures

Ability to work independently and as part of a highly diversified team.

A graduate of a communications course of instruction or from a military communication course such as MOS 25 series in the US Army

Required Education (including major):

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree with 4 years of related experience or Associates Degree with 8 years experience or HS Diploma/GED with 12 years of related experience.

What We Offer:

Whether youre just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare wellness retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave flexible work schedules achievement awards educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Additional Information:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107500 USD - 204500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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