Principal Threat Emulation Specialist
Hurlburt Field · On-site
About this role
Overview:
MTSI is seeking a Threat Emulation Specialist to support the 361 ISRG. As the Principal Threat Emulation Specialist, you will lead development and standardization of a realistic Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) training environment for the 361 ISRG. You will work independently while also functioning as part of a dynamic team in a technology driven directorate. Position activities include, but are not limited to: coordinating with base-level agencies to enhance local training using existing/future technology; engaging with local and federal spectrum management offices and range control activities; assisting with administration and management of Request for Information (RFIs); authoring action reports and briefings; preparing correspondence and other documents needed to support the management of the program and associated activities; assist development of training objectives and strategies; creating and briefing materials on program initiatives to industry, senior military personnel and other VIPs.
Responsibilities:
- Design threat emulation systems for SIGINT, ISR, EMSO, Cyber and related training and test.
- Primary focal point for threat emitter needs in support of unit training, exercises, and test events.
- Build and maintain wireless range capability.
- Maintain and expand collection of threat emulator equipment.
- Manager projects related to new threat capabilities.
- Understanding requirements derived from current/future system capabilities and training.
- Interface with local/regional range frequency management offices to attain required authorizations to transmit.
- Evaluate technical information on data links and integrated air defense systems to understand U.S./coalition and adversary strengths and weaknesses.
- Interpret data and make analytic judgments on broad-based and domain/discipline-agnostic intelligence capabilities.
- Collaborate with program engineering and sustainment specialists on new system designs and support equipment.
- Provide cryptologic support for the long-term, strategic planning of a realistic training environment, and interact with internal and external personnel to refine requirements for planning objectives associated with the development of cryptologic initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Radio Frequency (RF), Electronic Warfare (EW), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) or related fields.
- Familiarization with DoDI 4650.01 Policy and Procedures for Management and Use of the Electromagnetic Spectrum and related doctrine.
- Familiarization with AFTTP 3-1 Threat Guide.
- Experience with TCP/IP and network architecture (e.g. Net+, CCNA).
- Analytical troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge/understanding of Linux including CLI and tools such as tcpdump, iperf, etc.
- Must be familiar with the 802.11 standard and its amendments.
- Operational understanding of networking hardware: copper and optical fiber cabling, switches, routers and server hardware and associated troubleshooting.
- Ability to work outdoors, in potentially austere conditions, in order to setup hardware/ensure serviceability.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working within intelligence and AFSOC communities.
- EW testing background: experienced with frequency qualification and authorization processes; experienced with test range coordination; experienced testing with open-air RF propagation.
- Experience with current and best practices for RF design engineering, requirements development, and performance validation.
- Leading and managing technical programs and teams.
Education Requirements:
- MS degree in engineering, physics, sciences, or technical field.
- OR, BS degree in engineering, physics, sciences, or technical field, plus an additional 8 years work experience.
Clearance Requirements:
- Active TS clearance, ability to obtain/retain SCI clearance to start, with Counterintelligence Scope Poly eligibility.
- Current Counterintelligence Scope Poly, DESIRED.
- U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
Location/Travel:
- Place of work is Hurlburt Field, FL.
- May require up to 25% of CONUS/OCONUS travel.
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Company at a glance
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and technology solutions company delivering first-choice capabilities to solve problems of global importance in the critical mission areas of missile defense, cyber security, intelligence, unmanned/autonomous systems, aviation, space, and homeland security.
The MTSI mission is to make important and lasting contributions to the nation's defense and security by providing leadership and best- value solutions to solve America's most technically challenging strategic problems. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.
For current MTSI job openings, please visit www.mtsi-va.com/careers.
Founded1993
Team Size1,001-5,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustrySpace Research and Technology
Location
Hurlburt Field, Florida, United States
Websitemtsi-va.com
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