**Job Description** BAE Systems is seeking a Radio Technical Support workforce that is able to accomplish its assigned duties and respond to no-notice situations in order to sustain the customer s mission and its processes. Will minimize the customer s equipment downtime, taking into consideration the circumstances/characteristics of the equipment defect or damage. Will be customer service oriented and respond to the needs of the customer and other contractors. Contractor, Engineering and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) staff will work alongside division staff to modernize the RF over Fiber DAS in place today to a supported and future ready platform. The selected candidate will travel to locations across the US and provide technical support of the voice and data communication equipment located in vehicles and or fixed installations on buildings, structures, towers, mountain tops, and at times, temporary installations. Provide customer service to agency representatives staffing these locations and mitigate user experience matters to improve the use of the provided technology to support agency missions. Operate the required hand tools, power tools, test equipment, programming devices, key fill devices and similar hardware to complete work that supports devices and equipment deployed. Staff shall have experience traveling throughout the United States (US) and be familiar with navigating airports, coordinating lodging, vehicle travel, staying on-time to arrive with scheduled visits, and overall achievement of expected operations to install, maintain, improve or restore voice and data communication equipment. This position is located in Washington, DC. There is no relocation assistance available for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to Washington DC or surrounding areas. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** Associate degree and at least 2 years of direct experience with telecommunications, integration design, installation and support (additional years of experience may be substituted for the degree) Ability to pass US Capitol Police Background Check Experience deploying hardware from transit case and verifying RF coverage created once equipment is online Experience servicing handheld and mobile radios located within a team while following the groups schedule and time available Experience shipping tools and similar logistics materials to be successful at accomplishing the tasks and actions required At least 5 years of experience with Land Mobile Radio DAS At least 2 years of experience with FiberSpan brand LMR DAS products An accredited DAS certification (ETA or BICSI acceptable) Experience with any the following: Training on Anritsu/Aeroflex/Tektronic/General Dynamics/Bird Technologies RF power meters/in-line fixed value attenuation/IP-Protocol controlled Variable Gain Array devices/Linear wideband RF amplifiers/low-noise mid-gain RF signal amplifiers Installation of foam and air dielectric coaxial cable connectors Linux OS and syntax Concept/designing/installing multi-leg antenna systems using Commscope/Andrews Heliax transmission line and accessories as primary signal carrier Andrews/RFS Radiating cable systems Motorola Customer Programming Software AC/DC power supply systems to include battery backup topologies Ability to navigate the DC/MD/VA area while transporting devices/materials Strong troubleshooting and problem isolation techniques for solving complex troubles with telecommunication equipment, circuits, channels, and trunk troubles Considerable knowledge base of secure communications instruments, MB lines, T-1 primary rate interfaces Capable of performing essential technical maintenance activities and telecommunications equipment installations, de-installations IAW applicable published standards with minimal guidance **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** Experience with any of the following Motorola Base Station equipment: + Motorola APX-600 + Vertex Radio + Motorola Astro Mobile + Motorola XTS-5000 + Motorola TXM 2000 VHF + Motorola GTR 8000 + Digital Interface Unit (DIU) + Astro Tac Comparator(ATAC) + Motorola XTS-3000 + Motorola Radio Gateway Unit (RGU) + Wave Routers + KVL Key Loaders Experience with Juniper, Circuit to Packet (CTP-150) Experience using test equipment such as O-scope, Fireberd, and transmission test sets Familiarity with patch panels Ability to be self-reliant Ability to professionally interact with high level civilian officials on a daily basis Quality assurance experience with both new and upgraded telecommunications systems Trainer / training experience Positive service-oriented attitude Experience with larger enterprise IP networks and related networking equipment Familiarity with Motorola portable and mobile radio accessories and how they work in unison with the devices Familiarity with Motorola trunked digital radio operation with focus on affiliation process, devices operation **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $85549 - $136879 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. **VHF Radio Support and Service** **113871BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression