Field Engineer

Overview

Field Engineer PEO C3N :

Bowhead is looking for a Field Engineer to act as company engineering representative at critical or highly sensitive base or remote locations, including customer or supplier facilities. The Field Engineer will be responsible for onsite planning, managing, and optimizing network transport, baseband, and network services within a defined geographic region. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of networking technologies, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a proven ability to work independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team.

Responsibilities

• Provide Integrated Tactical Network to (ITN) support and NETOPS support to the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) and Capability Set (CS) forces assigned to include fielding, testing, training, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, operations and installation.
• Ensure that Tactical Networks are adequately planned, configured, and perform IAW the Commander's communication requirements thru providing network engineering, satellite communications, architecture, analysis, development, and network operations support
• Support all Unit Exercises as required CONUS and OCONUS
• Ensure that all LTI software is the latest version and provide updates accordingly
• Troubleshoot, Install and provide maintenance of C5ISR equipment
• Design, modify, and install portions of the network infrastructure using software applications which manage the Tactical Network.
• Direct, advise or assist in conducting regular, special and integrated system test programs.
• Prepare and conduct special reports and presentations pertinent to company products and services, field operations or other applications.
• Plan, prepare and conduct on-the-job training as required in support of the foregoing activities.
• Advise customer and contractor personnel of company requirements for products and services, support equipment and electronic equipment installations.
• Be able to learn and master new applications / software as technology evolves
• Plan, design, and implement network transport, baseband, and network services in the field, ensuring alignment with overall network architecture and operational standards.
• Provide technical expertise and support to customers and internal teams on network-related issues, including troubleshooting, performance optimization, and capacity planning.
• Manage and maintain network infrastructure, including hardware and software, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
• Proactively monitor network performance and identify potential issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to develop and implement new network solutions and technologies.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for network infrastructure and operational procedures.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of network monitoring and management tools.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to junior engineers and field technicians.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24 / 7 support for critical network infrastructure.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending and implementing innovative solutions to enhance network performance and reliability.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers.
• May provide work leadership for lower level employees.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

Candidates for this position must be able to demonstrate :

Physical Demands :

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS : Must have an active security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Target salary range is $70,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience.

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