SATCOM Engineer

Role ID – 188334

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• Is responsible for O&M management of NATO UHF Control Capability (NUCC) and UHF satellite radio assets & software programmable Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) units supporting current Allied Operations & Missions (AOMs), standing missions (Maritime, Air, NRF, Training, etc.) and NATO Exercises throughout their in- service life.
• Configuration, set-up and maintenance of VISON, VNCC/IWCC and Spectrum Monitoring software asit relates to the NUCC.
• Provides second level operational and technical support to NATO personnel operating NATO UHF controllers and deployed Out of Area channel controller (OOACC).
• Implements the approval of new UHF Services in terms of defining the controller's configuration.
• Implements the programming of each TACSAT terminal using system-specific programming application tools.
• Establishes, publishes and maintains a DAMA/IW Terminal Base Address (TBA) database for NATO deployed users.
• Prepares and maintains Operational Manuals for the NATO UHF Controllers and TACSAT SATCOM terminals.
• Provides technical expertise for the NATO portfolio of UHF terminal variants, as required.
• Carries out incident, fault and trend analysis and develops engineering change proposals.
• Liaises with NCIA Program Managers on new Critical Urgent Requirement (CUR) and Project Support Requirement (PSR).
• Provides technical expertise in staffing of configuration change proposals, system enhancement suggestions and relevant configuration control actions related to UHF DAMA/IW equipment and associated test equipment.
• Coordinates TACSAT equipment movements in conjunction with SHAPE J6 CYOC.
• Maintains user and equipment inventories for the SCPC/DAMA/IW system and TACSAT terminals.
• Participates in studies on depot support rationalization and rationalization of resources in support of the UHF SATCOM systems and associated management systems including all
• TACSAT terminals.
• Interfaces with end users in all NATO deployed Area of Operations (AORs) and responds to UHF space segment Satellite Access Requests (SAR). Releases UHF Satellite Access Authorizations (SAA) or Satellite Access Denials (SAD) as appropriate.
• Participates in identifying UHF SATCOM budget requirements (O&M and operational support) in conjunction with the Service Manager.
• Provides technical expertise for Capability Packages related to UHF SATCOM, as required.
• Participates in the technical portion of inspections and JFAI as new systems arrive, and conducts follow-up actions on the clearance of deficiencies.
• Creates technical standards as directed and maintains the interface and configuration control documentation and procedures.
• Maintains a record of all sites where non-NCIA equipment has been approved for interface to NATO systems, and ensures compliance with the associated MOU/MOA/MWA.
• Provides or arranges emergency intervention on-site. Monitors the status of hazardous conditions (HAZCON) and coordinates emergency support as required.
• The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract.
• Performs other duties as may be required.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• Exceptionally, the lack of a university degree maybe compensated by the demonstration of particular abilities or experience of interest to the Agency.
• At least 5 years' relevant experience to include:
  • Experience in the operation and maintenance of UHF SATCOM systems
  • Experience in the development, implementation, testing and maintenance of UHF SATCOM IW, DAMA and SCPC waveforms as well as related spectrum monitoring and network management systems.
• Sound practical experience in the design, development, implementation, testing and maintenance of modern communications, or information systems in a LAN/WAN environment.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience with radio communication systems and techniques.
• Sound knowledge in UHF TACSAT Communication systems and requirements.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in frequency planning and coordination for SATCOM systems.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience related with operation of radio systems.
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Desirable Experience and Education:
• ITIL certification.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience with wideband SATCOM systems (e.g. SHF and/or EHF SATCOM Systems).
• Demonstrable evidence in maintaining knowledge of advances in Information Technology.
• Member of a recognized professional body or institution.
• Familiarity with military telecommunications and informationsystems.
• Practical experience at least of one year as a team leader.
• Knowledge of communications protocols and practical experience of using communications diagnostic test.
• Knowledge of CIS, and its concepts, policies, and architectures.
• Practical experience in the maintenance of secure computer systems.
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.

Education

• A university degree in a relevant discipline, preferably equivalent to a Master's, and supplemented by relevant postgraduate qualifications.

Working Location

• Mons, Belgium

Working Policy

• Onsite

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

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