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Engineer (UHF SATCOM Operations & Maintenance)


  • Working Location:Mons, Belgium
  • Security Clearance:NATO Secret /SC
  • Language:High proficiency level in English language


EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:


Essential Qualifications/Experience:

· University degree in a relevant discipline, preferably equivalent to a Master’s, and supplemented by relevant postgraduate qualifications. Exceptionally, the lack of a university degree maybe compensated by the demonstration of particular abilities or experience of interest to the Agency
· 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 Qualifications/Experience:

  • 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 information systems
  • 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


DUTIES/ROLE

  • 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
  • Provide second level operational and technical support to NATO personnel operating NATO UHF controllers and deployed Out of Area channel controller (OOACC)
  • Implement the approval of new UHF Services in terms of defining the controller’s configuration
  • Implement the programming of each TACSAT terminal using system-specific programming application tools
  • Establish, publish and maintain a DAMA/IW Terminal Base Address (TBA) database for NATO deployed users
  • Prepare and maintain Operational Manuals for the NATO UHF Controllers and TACSAT SATCOM terminals
  • Provide technical expertise for the NATO portfolio of UHF terminal variants, as required
  • Carr y out incident, fault and trend analysis and develop engineering change proposals
  • Liaise with NCIA Program Managers on new Critical Urgent Requirement (CUR) and Project Support Requirement (PSR)
  • Provide 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
  • Coordinate TACSAT equipment movements in conjunction with SHAPE J6 CYOC
  • Maintain user and equipment inventories for the SCPC/DAMA/IW system and TACSAT terminals
  • Participate 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
  • Interface with end users in all NATO deployed Area of Operations (AORs) and respond to UHF space segment Satellite Access Requests (SAR)
  • Release UHF Satellite Access Authorizations (SAA) or Satellite Access Denials (SAD) as appropriate
  • Participate in identifying UHF SATCOM budget requirements (O&M and operational support) in conjunction with the Service Manager
  • Provide technical expertise for Capability Packages related to UHF SATCOM, as required
  • Participate in the technical portion of inspections and JFAI as new systems arrive, and conduct follow-up actions on the clearance of deficiencies
  • Create technical standards as directed and maintain the interface and configuration control documentation and procedures
  • Maintain a record of all sites where non-NCIA equipment has been approved for interface to NATO systems, and ensure compliance with the associated MOU/MOA/MWA
  • Provide or arrange emergency intervention on-site
  • Monitor the status of hazardous conditions (HAZCON) and coordinate emergency support as required
  • 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
  • Perform other duties as may be required
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Plazo: 31-12-2025

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