Manned/Unmanned Airborne Systems SME

SES Space & Defense is a trusted partner ensuring mission success for our customers by blanketing the globe with multi orbit end to end satellite and technology solutions which provide reliable, secure, and high bandwidth connectivity. We strive to be the only solution when success is critical, and we will take care of our employees because we recognize they are our competitive advantage. The SES S&D Team, along with our customers and partners, will achieve success through integrity, honor, and commitment. 

Manned/Unmanned Airborne Systems SME 
Onsite in MacDill AFB, FL

POSITION SUMMARY
The Manned/Unmanned Airborne Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) will provide Tier 3 tracking, planning, troubleshooting and coordination for all things satellite communications (SATCOM) systems related to Manned/Unmanned Airborne Systems platforms while supporting a team. This can consist of work with full motion video (FMV), sensor data transport issues and development, and unit level support. The Manned/Unmanned Airborne Systems SME will take part in any operations, mission planning, conferences and document writing as required by the customer. The Manned/Unmanned Airborne Systems SME is part of a team that ensures effective SATCOM network utilization for Manned/Unmanned Airborne Systems platforms. The Manned/Unmanned Airborne Systems SME may be required to work priority issues after normal work hours, telephonically. The duty schedule for this position is a 5-day work week (Monday through Friday), 8 hours per day. The 5-day work week may include some nights/weekends and/or holidays and will include travel. The position is located at MacDill AFB, FL, and requires some travel to meet mission requirements.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Support Manned & Unmanned SATCOM systems troubleshooting for the purpose of operational support
•    Provide subject matter expertise to AISR management center and government personnel
•    Represent Manned/Unmanned Airborne Systems interests for enterprise upgrades and changes during Information Planning Team (IPT) meetings
•    Prepare and review applicable Manned/Unmanned Airborne Systems aircraft documentation with reference to SATCOM networks and systems
•    Verify technical equipment specifications to ensure all new and existing aircraft follow policies and procedures set by USSOCOM J6 policy
•    Coordinate with supported organizations to ensure all new and existing aircraft follow AISR SATCOM policies and procedures set by USSOCOM
•    Travel to sites if necessary, for planning, implementation, or troubleshooting of Manned/Unmanned Airborne Systems platforms.
•    Participate in the research, evaluation, and selection of new technologies
•    Support training of AISR management center personnel
•    Prepare reports documenting utilization levels, failure rates or other statistical reports as directed.
•    Review documentation for Manned/Unmanned Airborne Systems operations perspective and interests, ensuring accuracy and that Manned/Unmanned Airborne Systems equity stakes are represented
•    Analyze complex communication systems, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges and other devices
•    Resolve difficult interoperability problems to obtain operation across all platforms including e-mail, files transfer, multimedia, teleconferencing and the like
•    Configure systems to user environments
•    Support acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services
•    May assist technical project leader or provide work leadership for lower-level employees
•    May provide written technical descriptions and contribute to the development of technical solutions in support of proposal efforts
•    Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
•    Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
•    Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of experience or relevant combination of education and/or experience
•    SME level knowledge of the MQ-9, MQ-1A, MQ-1B, and/or MQ-1C platforms and Ground Control Systems
•    Candidate must have a Top Secret (TS) Clearance with SCI eligibility
•    Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
•    Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively in a team-oriented environment
•    Ability to successfully interact with other IT professionals and end-users
•    Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
•    Is open and responsive to change and demonstrates a commitment to the process of continuous improvement by identifying and responding actively and with sensitivity to the needs of all customers

The starting base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

SES Space & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.  #LI-Onsite #LI-DR1