Antenna, Calibration, Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP), Communication Skills, Computer Science, Customer Satisfaction, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Employee Assistance Plan, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, GPS (Global Positioning System), Hardware Administration, Hardware Configuration Management, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Life Insurance, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Topology, Network Traffic Analysis, On Site Support, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Project Tracking, Quality Assurance Methodology, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Trade-Off Analysis, United States Department of Defense (DoD)
By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.
Position Overview
By Light seeks a Network Engineer with a specialty in Timing and Synchronization to join our engineering team in support of our DoD customer. We are looking for an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic network engineer to join our DISA team in delivering high quality timing distribution systems. You will be responsible for the technical design, tradeoff analysis, lab testing and certification,and development of network layouts and system configurations.
Responsibilities
- Function as Lead Lab Test Engineer on Timing and Synchronization hardware and configuration certification.
- Analyze network topologies and traffic and capacity requirements
- Initiate and coordinate with customers on sensitive customer timing feeds
- Develop site/project-specific system engineering designs to transition current timing feeds to the new timing distribution scheme
- Monitors project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
- Supports the acquisition of hardware and software
- Support field installers with calibration/testing/troubleshooting methods to ensure all equipment, circuits, and services are successfully implemented.
Required Experience/Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, computer science, or information technology management or technical discipline is required
- Active 8570 Certication
- 10 years experience in Timing and Sync or related field.
- Experience in Timing architectures and design.
- Strong working knowledge of GPS (and the technology behind it - Stratum 1 timing sources, antennas, and Cesium Clocks, IRIG/1PPS signaling, etc.)
- Working knowledge Microsoft Office tools specifically, Excel, Word, Visio and Project
- Excellent communication, effective leadership and interpersonal skills
Preferred Experience/Qualifications
- Prior work with leading-edge precise timing technologies a plus.
- Experience with one of the following is desired: Microsemi, FEI Zyfer CommSync II, Symmetricom, etc.
- Experience working with DOD is desired
- Field Services experience is a plus
Special Requirements/Security Clearance
- Minimum DoD Secret clearance required
By Light recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Wellness Program
- 401(k) Matching
- Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Education & Training
- Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, and Military Leave)
By Light is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, veteran status, disability, and any other protected class in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
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