Raytheon IIS is looking for an Engineer to support the National Leadership Command and Control (NLCC) systems. Specifically the National Military Command System (NMCS) and Senior Leadership Command, Control, and Communications System (SLC3S) engineering, test and evaluation(ET&E) processes in providing the full spectrum of systems engineering, test and evaluation support to NLCC. The ET&E activities include assisting in the systems engineering, design, development and integration processes; and conducting performance analyses; estimation of the operational effectiveness and suitability of NMCS and SLC3S communications systems; supporting the transition processes for new or developing systems; identifying shortfalls and needed modifications to current systems and networks; and supporting the changes and modifications to communications equipment, networks or systems necessary to meet readiness and performance requirements. Work is in a professional environment in Crystal City (Arlington), Ft. Meade and Washington, D.C. area, with continuing interface with Government personnel (both civilian and military), Government contractors, and other vendors in attendance at Government technical reviews.
Required Skills:
6+ years relevant experience working in National Military Command Center (NMCC), NMCC Site R, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), the National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC) aircraft, the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Airborne Command Post (ABNCP) aircraft
Active Top Secret Security Clearance screened for SCI within last 5 years
A basic understanding of US Federal Government organizational structure (both civilian and military)
A working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and the Internet
Desired Skills:
Experience with or a full understanding of the functions and elements of the Special Air Mission (SAM) aircraft supporting the executive travel requirements of senior Government leaders.
Experience engineering Internet Protocol (IP) based voice, video and data Networks supporting DoD leadership
Experience with engineering circuit switched, time division multiplex voice and data systems as well as IP LAN/WAN networks
Ability to provide detailed engineering analysis of communications systems and develop associated engineering detail depictions of existing systems, alternative systems and architectures with specific understanding of transition from circuit switched systems to IP Networks
The ability to provide high quality, detailed, technical briefings and papers on short notice to various levels of Government personnel
The ability to work alone or to supervise other Raytheon employees off-site (at the Pentagon or other Government facility) in support of customer requirements
Understanding of the Joint Systems Engineering and Integration Office (JSEIO)
Experience in Satellite earth terminal operations
Experience in Nuclear Command and Control procedures
Defense Red Switch Network experience
COOP/COG
Experience with Missile Warning Systems
SLC3S Airborne Systems
Required Education:
Degree in a related field, communications or Information Technology systems OR equivalent combination of education and experience. May substitute experience for education
Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.