LinQuest is seeking an innovative and highly motivated engineer to support a MILSATCOM Program Management Office (PMO) within the US Air Force’s (USAF), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO.

The candidate will act as the High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) & Hardness Maintenance/Hardness Surveillance (HMHS) Systems Engineer, supporting the Nuclear Command, Control & Communications (NC3) mission within the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, NC3 Sustainment Division (AFWNC/NCL). The HEMP/HMHS Systems Engineer will assist AFNWC/NCL in identifying system deficiencies and developing executable sustainment solutions that can be effectively implemented in the field.

This position requires HEMP/HMHS compliance against a portfolio of strategic military satellite communication (MILSATCOM) systems in accordance with applicable DoD, CJCSI and USAF/USSF standards and instructions while reporting protected shelters or other protected volume system test results to USSTRATCOM/NEC in order to maintain mission-essential certifications, ensuring hardened critical components are at peak performance for their respective missions. Additional duties include leading technical discussions with senior government leadership, guiding integration of new hardware/software with both external and internal government agencies, performing analysis of proposed system modifications and other system technical assessments as needed.

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or equivalent technical disciplines from an accredited university 2+ years of experience with MILSATCOM systems in the RF spectrum 2+ years of experience working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships 2+ years working HEMP/HMHS engineering activities in support of legacy and transitioning MILSATCOM systems 3-5 years of engineering experience across multiple projects within a diverse portfolio Knowledge of MILSATCOM and DoD mission system sustainment Knowledge of HEMP/HMHS standards and instructions such as MIL-STD-188-125-1, 1A & 2, MIL-HDBK-423, MIL-STD-188-124, MIL-STD-419 & MIL-STD-461 Hands-on experience performing multiple HEMP/HMHS testing events including Shield Effectiveness, Pulse Current Injection, Continuous Wave Immersion, INSPECTRAR, and Threat Lever Illumination (TLI) Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, line drawings and schematics Demonstrated ability to produce technical Statement of Works (SOW), Bill of Materials, test plans and procedures Excels in establishing/maintaining positive customer relationships Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficiency with MS Office 365 products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams) An active SECRET security clearance is required for the position

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Experience working in a multi-contractor environment Familiarity with cost estimating/projection and developing contract documents in support of HEMP/HMHS programmatics International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) certification

Compensation: The salary for this position ranges from approximately $85,000 to $100,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more!  For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits

Why LinQuest?

20 years of excellence from concept to capability.

LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation’s competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force.