Date Posted:

2024-10-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA957: 586 Weyland Rd Langley AFB VA 586 Weyland Road , Langley AFB, VA, 23665 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

Collins Aerospace is currently in search of a Principal Specialist at Langley AFB, VA. This position Provides technical and engineering software and systems administration support to the PCPAD process. This position involves comprehensive analysis, diagnostics and fault isolation for the sensors associated ground components, and end-to-end network paths. This includes mission preparation (i.e. system readiness, system/mission configurations relative to the field sensor or comms link being utilized), direct mission execution support (to include real-time interfacing with the operators during anomalies, providing assistance to the users with mission execution) and post-mission support in further evaluating ground anomalies, to include maintenance actions, Incident tickets, and potential DR submissions. Technicians also provide sustainment support for system upgrades providing SME assistance prior to an upgrade/TCTO, TCNO, SME and physical support during an upgrade, and post upgrade efforts (TTPs, OIs, identifying means to streamline sustainment, OJT to AFP).

What You Will Do​

Manage and support GEOINT systems and software processes.Maintain systems and software to operate and interface with multiple sensors, sites and systems.Provide technical and engineering SW support.Provide system administration for GSYS systems and software components.Perform system administration support to the Planning and Direction, Collection, Processing and Exploitation, Analysis and Production, and Dissemination (PCPAD) processes.Create, update, and respond to GEOINT Incident tickets.Provide comprehensive analysis, diagnostics and fault isolation for the GEOINT SW/systems (in addition, HW maintenance) associated with ground components.Support DSMC, GMATS, GSMC, GSYS, GSMS, OAMC in comprehensive analysis, diagnostics and fault isolation for the GEOINT system/sensors and associated End-to-End network paths.GEOINT SME that provides sustainment support during system upgrades.Support data encryption changes and implementation.Support post upgrade efforts IAW tech data, TTPs, and OIs. Provides OJT to AFP and identifies sustainment support improvements that reduce logistics footprint.Perform TCTO, TCNO, etc.Pre-mission responsibilitiesSupport DSMC, GSMC, GMATS, GSMS, GSYS, OAMC system readiness, system/mission configuration relative to the sensor or communications link.Support DSMC pre-mission tasks (system reboots, ground rings, etc.)Mission execution responsibilitiesProvide real-time GEOINT assistance/support to the GSMC and GSMS, maintainers, operators and users.Collect GSYS information for mission debrief.

Qualifications You Must Have 

Understanding of Computer Operations and Networks: Understanding of Signal Intelligence.Certifications - Must hold DoD 8570.1 (IAT Level II or IAM Level I).Must have ≥2 years of SIGINT experience.Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI Security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

Prior DCGS and SIGINT experience.Working knowledge of SEAM interface; COTS components, operational concepts; CICS SW component capabilities, failure indications, troubleshooting techniques, and recovery methodologies.Experience with military SIGINT domains to include U-2, Global Hawk, MQ-1 and MQ-9 sensors and processing, exploitation and dissemination (PED) architectures.UNIX (Solaris or Linux) and Microsoft Windows system administration.Administration of COTS or GOTS software solutions used by DCGS operators and analysts (CICS, RIM, CETS, etc).

What We Offer​

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.  ​Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.  ​Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.  ​Tuition reimbursement program. ​Student Loan Repayment Program.  ​Life insurance and disability coverage.  ​Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection. ​Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits. ​Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.  ​Adoption Assistance.           ​Autism Benefit.  ​Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.  ​Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program. ​Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.  ​Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services. ​Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.  ​May be eligible for relocation.And more!  

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Learn More & Apply Now!​

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  ​

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  ​

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Minimum Program Qualifications: ​

Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application ​Have prior experience in functional area of interest ​Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. ​

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  ​

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Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  

Employee Referral Eligible

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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