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Alion Science and Technology

Facility Systems Engineer (Engineer Systems 3) - 4399

Dania Beach, FL

Job Description
Summary

Relocation Assistance is available.

This position requires a SECRET level security clearance.

The elected candidate will be assigned to perform maintenance and repair work on Submarine Fiber Optic Cable (SFOC), Submarine Line Termination Equipment (SLTE), and all associated systems in several locations. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment, and must be able to coordinate activities such as maintenance actions, systems tests, repairs, and equipment installations with government and private sector agencies. This position requires 25% travel, and the selected candidate will be added to an on-call rotation. Additional compensation will apply to all on-call status and required travel. Candidate will provide direct support to Guantanamo Bay military installation. #LI-MJ1

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What you will do
  • Perform all required preventative/corrective calibration, alignment and testing procedures for the installed equipment.
  • Utilize the Maintenance Material Management (3-M) system for all technical equipment/subsystems installed.
  • Assist other Processing Facilities in the reporting of casualties, monitor all reports of casualties or degradations and assist as required to expedite system restoration.
  • Provide for maximum operational readiness of electronic equipment by performing operational tests and established maintenance procedures.
  • Be responsible for safeguarding all classified material and ensure that all prescribed or necessary security measures are properly posted. This may include frequent and thorough security awareness training for necessary personnel.
  • Direct and evaluate equipment modifications required by authorized field changes.
  • Maintain a reporting and record system, which will provide current status of all electronic equipment listed Follow methods IAW National Electrical Code and IUSS Maintenance Manual (CUS 4700.1A) as they relate to the monitoring of all new power and ground connections for the Electronics Maintenance Division in order to maintain the quiet ground (G2) integrity. G2 ground current readings are taken periodically to confirm this ground integrity according to approved procedures as directed by the government representative.
  • Monitor and investigate on-site operations, equipment failures and maintenance procedures to ensure optimum performance.
  • Provide support in the installation and testing of equipment modifications and hardware/software upgrades as required.
  • Prepare reports describing equipment or system problems and recommend solutions as required.
  • Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analysis are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.


What you must have
  • 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • Must have strong working knowledge of Submarine Fiber Optic Cable (SFOC) Power Feed Equipment (PFE)
  • Must have strong working knowledge of Submarine Line Termination Equipment (SLTE)
  • Must have experience Fiber Optics Testing and Troubleshooting
  • Must have strong working knowledge of Optical Network Provisioning
  • Must have strong working knowledge of Fiber Optic Test Equipment (JDSU / VIAVI T-Berd, EXFO, OSA, MSAM, Visual Fault Locator, Optical Power Meters, Light Sources & Attenuators, OTDR, C-OTDR)
  • Must have hands on experience with U.S. Navy's Maintenance Material Management (3-M) system
  • Must have experience/knowledge of underwater cable fault isolation practices and procedures
  • Must have ability to operate, administrate and test LANs, WANs, ATM switching networks, Windows and LINUX Operating Systems
  • Must have strong working knowledge of Telecommunications systems and Backup Power Generators
  • Must have ability to read and interpret technical manuals and drawings
  • Must have strong working knowledge of Current protection equipment and high voltage power supplies
  • Must have experience troubleshooting electrical and electronic circuits using a multimeter
  • Must have a current or active DoD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance within a year of employment.
  • Must be able to obain/maintain base access credintials.
  • Must be able to travel 25% of the time.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.


Physical Requirements
Office, industrial, or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required.

Building on a legacy of more than a century of naval shipbuilding, Technical Solutions, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries provides mission-critical solutions to a wide variety of government and commercial customers worldwide. Comprising nearly 6,000 professionals in 45 states and 16 countries, our unique national security services portfolio includes unmanned systems, defense and federal solutions, and nuclear and environmental services. For more information, visit tsd.huntingtoningalls.com.

Huntington Ingalls Industries is America's largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII's Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII's Technical Solutions division supports national security missions around the globe with unmanned systems, nuclear and environmental services, and defense and federal solutions. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs more than 42,000 people operating both domestically and internationally. For more information, visit: www.huntingtoningalls.com .

A new Federal Executive Order requires that employees of Federal contractors and subcontractors be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8, 2021. Accordingly, as a condition of employment with Technical Solutions, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption prior to starting employment.

Huntington Ingalls Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Job ID: Alion-FKJe8RMkATkU
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