Systems Engineer/Technician (Secret Clearance)

Who is DRT?

DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, the U.S. Navy, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and the financial services industries. The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolutions Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing IT challenges - together. 

We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make your vision a reality. 

                 US Citizenship Required! Must have active Secret Clearance

DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, the U.S. Navy, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and financial services industries.

The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolutions Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing IT challenges - together.

We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make your vision a reality.

Position Summary 

The Systems Engineer/Technician will be responsible for providing troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of Communications Data Link (CDL) systems within a shipboard and shore lab facility environment. 

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site technical assists, Casualty Reporting (CASREP) support, and System Operational Verification Tests (SOVT) for multiple Communications Data Link systems
• Participate in integrated product teams and engineering/design reviews
• Assist design team to perform, prepare, review, analyze, and modify system designs, technical documents and data packages for Communications Data Link (CDL) systems to ensure customer requirements are satisfied.
• Ability to operate effectively in a team environment as well as independently and provide direct interface with customers
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CDL systems to include CDLMS, C2PS, CDLS, NTCDL, VIG and JTIDS
• Facilitate training courses on previously mentioned CDL systems
• Construct, test and integrate equipment racks for CDL systems
• Responsible for facilitating training courses for CDL systems and reviewing/updating training curriculums
• Assist with engineering analysis, designing solutions to system obsolete hardware and providing all appropriate documentation and drawings associated with delivery for production

• Must have experience with test, analysis, and troubleshooting of complex communications hardware problems for development and/or modification to C4I system hardware components
• Experience in design, installation, integration, and testing of complex communications systems
• Familiarity with CDLMS, C2P, CDLS, LOS and satellite communications, power supplies, and encryption devices desired
• Experience with commercial and militarized documentation and configuration management.
• 4+ years in a C5I or C4I-SR military or DoD environment performing system validation and repair 
• Experience with Communications Data Links and military networks a plus
• Ability to operate effectively in a team environment as well as independently and provide direct interface with customers

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have active Secret Clearance
• AA or BS degree or equivalent experience; at least 6 years of experience working with complex communications systems and equipment OR equivalent relevant experience
• COMPTIA Security+ certification desired 
• Certified at DoDINST 8570.01M IAT Level I ideal
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be able to travel 20%.

DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) celebrates diversity and is proud to provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DRT complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Presently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DRT employees are teleworking from home and leveraging video conferencing along with other virtual productivity tools. During normal circumstances, the requirement of this position is to be onsite, however, DRT has not yet determined when employees will be required to return to their workspaces. Please be aware that at the time a date is determined, the requirement of this position will be to report to the worksite.

More About DRT

DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) celebrates diversity and is proud to provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DRT complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.