Training Systems Engineer

At PLEXSYS, our teams design, build and deliver Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) innovation and training solutions to customers around the world. With over 200 employees in seventeen states and four foreign countries, we contribute our success to enabling better training…everyday…across the globe.

As an employee of PLEXSYS, you’ll find a culture that empowers you to achieve your professional objectives, give your personal best, and work with other highly passionate individuals. Our core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork and agility drive our daily decisions, identify our focus areas, and inspire our organizational culture.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Provide full-time unsupervised on-site support operating and maintaining the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) E-3G Mission Crew Training Set (MCTS) systems and networks; operate and maintain MCTS system hardware and software; perform limited analysis to determine system viability and accuracy.  Log and report system issues so corrective measures can be conducted; explore, research, and develop methods to expand training opportunities to fully exploit the capabilities of the AWACS E-3G MCTS; coordinate and de-conflict training events and schedules so the training objectives programmed for the AWACS E-3G MCTS can be achieved. Maintain Department of Defense Manual (DoD M ) 8 140.03 Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level 2 certification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Training Session support

Assist the customer during the training sessions to maximize each training experience

Perform startup activities prior to each training event to ensure the AWACS E-3G MCTS configured for training when customer arrives for training

Address and correct system malfunctions in real time to ensure successful mission training

Perform post training event shut down procedures

Provide technical assistance to the customer in the operation of the AWACS E-3G MCTS

Maintenance Level support

Perform fault isolation, repair, part replacement and checkout procedures for the AWACS E-3G MCTS systems

Perform maintenance task preparations and selection of spare parts, support equipment, tools and technical data

Support test activities and schedules to include providing advice on equipment operation and maintenance

Support the customer during acceptance testing

Perform field level modifications to the AWACS E-3G MCTS

Perform AWACS E-3G MCTS hardware maintenance in accordance with authorized procedures

Support configuration management in accordance with local area procedures

Connect / disconnect components for testing and inspection

Track trends and note product improvement

Provide comments on suggested customer changes to technical manual procedures

Other tasking and duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Must have or be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance and approval for SAP / SCI access

DoD M IAT Level 2, certification (Security+) within 6 months

Additional Computing Environment (CE) certifications for the operating system(s) within 12 months of hire

Experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office

Ability to communicate with internal and external customers effectively both oral and written

DESIRABLE

Associate Degree or higher in a technical area or technical training in computer systems or high-technology related field

Specialized computer training in networking or database management

Seven to ten years of military experience in Aerospace Command and Control

Extensive knowledge of AWACS E-3G AWACS

Experience in administering Computer Servers in a multi-domain environment

PERKS

As a PLEXSYS employee, you can expect certain advantages; such as advancement based on performance, competitive wages, valuable benefits and a great working environment. Our team is committed to ensuring an environment that empowers individuals to realize their full potential by providing opportunities and necessary support to achieve personal and professional goals.

Medical / Vision / Prescription / Dental Benefits

Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability Coverage

Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and Paid Time Off

401k Plan with eligibility from first day of employment

Education reimbursement for job-related courses for full-time employees

PriceClub / COSTCO / Sam's Club annual membership

Department

Customer Operations

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

$70,000 - $76,000