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Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot communication terminals, COMSEC devices, tactical radios, and supporting systems. * Utilize and support software platforms, including JRE (Joint Range Extension ...

Mission Planning Tester

Ridgecrest, CA · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Salary Range: $70,310 - $75,000 As the Joint Mission Planning Tester/Planner the incumbent will support Harpoon, SLAM ER and JSOW mission planning and will provide the supporting COMSEC support ...

Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot communication terminals, COMSEC devices, tactical radios, and supporting systems. * Utilize and support software platforms, including JRE (Joint Range Extension ...

Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot communication terminals, COMSEC devices, tactical radios, and supporting systems. * Utilize and support software platforms, including JRE (Joint Range Extension ...

Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot communication terminals, COMSEC devices, tactical radios, and supporting systems. * Utilize and support software platforms, including JRE (Joint Range Extension ...

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Mission Planning Tester with Security Clearance

Mission Planning Tester with Security Clearance

DCS Corporation

Ridgecrest, CA

$70K - $75K/yr

Other

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Salary Range: $70,310 - $75,000 As the Joint Mission Planning Tester/Planner the incumbent willsupport Harpoon, SLAM ER and JSOW mission planning and will provide the supporting COMSEC support required to execute mission planning activities. The incumbent will help validate software updates to ensure weapon capability is functional and ready for Fleet Release. Essential Job Functions: Work with the Technical Program Office (TPO) mission planning team for all Weapon Mission Planning tasks relating to integration of Harpoon, SLAM ER and JSOW for United States Navy (USN) and Foreign Military Sale (FMS).

Responsible for testing, certifying and reporting on Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) Mission Planning Environment (MPE) deliveries for Harpoon, SLAM ER and JSOW weapons changes and regression testing for other Unique Planning Component (UPC) and JMPS updates. Collect and analyze data to ensure the final product is reliable, of high quality, effective, and suitable for release to the fleet to support strike operations. Assist in the management of the addition of new weapon planning requirements to enhance capabilities of the JSOW weapon system.

Assist in maintaining availability and management of the required weapon key data in support of mission planning testing and certification configurations.This includes database updates and maintenance; periodic inventories, maintain required files, logs, records and library. Understand JTIDS Network Libraries (JNLs) relating to NEW and aircraft MIDS terminals in preparation for mission planning. Ideal candidate will be familiar with NEW mission planning.

Participate in reviews, technical interface meetings and working groups to provide recommendations and assessments on weapons mission planning and integration documentation, publications and correspondence. Participate in weapons Mission Planning Environment and JMPS planning and requirements meetings. The candidate may be required to support Fleet training events as part of the Network Enabled Weapons Fleet Support Team and is expected to communicate professionally with USN and foreign uniformed and civilian personnel, as well as contractors.

Required Skills: Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. Must have a high school diploma with 10 years of related experience or an associate's degree with 4 years related experience.

Will also consider bachelor's degree with 2 plus years of related experience. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Familiar with JMPS hardware and software and be capable of building JMPS machines from scratch to the appropriate domestic or FMS configurations.

Familiar with Communications Security (COMSEC) processes and policies and be able to manage and track COMSEC to support the mission planning tasks. Must be able to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse, high performing team in a fast paced and complex environment. Must communicate effectively in person and in writing, be COMSEC briefed, and possess a SECRET clearance.

Occasional Travel is required. Desired Skills: Familiarity with Harpoon, SLAM-ER, and or JSOW weapons desirable but not required.


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DCS Corp is a renowned name in the technology industry, headquartered in Alexandria, VA, US. Found in the late 1970s, DCS Corp provides a broad spectrum of advanced technology, engineering, and analytic solutions for national security clients. The firm specializes in delivering sophisticated systems and technology for land, air, and maritime platforms. They are known for being deeply committed to their mission of enhancing national security.

Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Alexandria, VA, US

Year founded

1977

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