Communications Systems Analyst Principal - 3727

Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World's Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets! We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation's safety.

As a member of the Sustaining Engineering team, you would join other smart, talented, and dedicated engineers that pride themselves in analyzing the most difficult challenges for the launch-test range while developing and delivering solutions to meet the needs of the US Space Force and their customers.

This position is located at Patrick Space Force Base.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid telecommuting schedule.

Essential Functions

• Provide support to the Launch and Test Range System (LTRS) Communications Subsystem for the Eastern Range (ER) and maintain situational awareness of all activities and issues related to assigned subsystems.
• Lead and conduct project status meetings as needed to ensure subsystem needs and deficiencies are being addressed and that a resolution/way ahead plan is in place. This includes at a minimum reviewing and dispositioning Deficiency Reports, DMSMS cases, Risks, Spare Part Levels and Anomaly Reports and Launch Customer Program Requirements Documents.
• Identify, document, and prioritize assigned subsystem needs/deficiencies.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of mission circuit transitions to the Eastern Range TCP/IP Network.
• Provide guidance for establishing network access control configurations of network devices.
• Assist with establishing requirements for the conversion of legacy data product devices to IP compatible solutions.
• Support the integration of internal and external projects from project kickoff to operational acceptance.
• Provide systems engineering guidance for products and/or processes including the identification and review of changes to the Configuration Item (CI) tree as it relates to assigned subsystems
• Serve as a RGNext Engineering POC to the Government for assigned subsystems as needed.
• Provide project systems engineering and integration support to assigned internal and external projects as they relate to assigned subsystems
• Participate in and brief Government Project Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings to ensure systems engineering and integration needs and assigned activities and milestones are completed on time
• Develop inputs to basis of estimates and proposals in support of Communications. systems-related efforts.
• Analyze, develop, recommend, and implement approaches to meet all assigned tasks and milestones.
• Prepare technical documentation including briefing material and reports to communicate information to appropriate personnel including leadership and external customers.
• Assist Range customers with validating requirements that are supported by the Communications subsystem.
• Perform other duties as assigned Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking.
• Working knowledge of Layer 2/Layer 3 network testing.
• Working knowledge of various communications systems such as radio frequency, telephony, and video processing
• Ability to demonstrate analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills (verbal and written) to communicate to management and customers
• Ability to demonstrate efficient time management and organization skills, with the capability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external customers and provide guidance to less experienced personnel
• Ability to integrate moderately complex hardware and software systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team including leading teams
• Ability to demonstrate dedication to achieving outstanding customer results

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum eight (8) years' experience with LTRS communication systems
• Experience working with Windows based computer systems and components and Office tool suite
• Experience working with Project IPTs
• Fundamental knowledge of the engineering lifecycle and systems engineering processes
• Working knowledge of the Cape Canaveral Air Force Base Launch Range and its instrumentation

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• Must have a current DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
• Valid U.S. Driver's License

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance in a productive, evolving environment.

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, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state or local laws.