Compass Point an AKIMA Company is looking for a Telecommunications Engineer for a contract award supporting a mission-oriented program located in Ft. Huachuca. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

This individual will serve as the contract main point of contact to the Government stakeholders and an advisor on matters related to delivering engineering and programmatic capabilities to organizations and operational users. The responsibilities also include leading or supporting key initiatives to assist the client and/or Compass Point to identify opportunities and maximize value gained from new investigative technologies.

• This individual researches, analyzes, develops, designs, models, and tests communications systems and equipment, including but not limited to data links, digital radio, battle management and command and control systems, point‐to-point systems, secure systems, signal coding and modulation schema.
• Conducts studies on communications systems and equipment, such as present and projected volume of communications, effectiveness and adequacy of system, and estimated equipment costs.
• Performs engineering studies to obtain data on new equipment and systems developments in the communications field and adaptability of equipment to existing systems.
• Provide technical assistance to HF radio operators and MARS volunteers on all operational and technical issues regarding the HF Gateway operations.
• Provide technical equipment and software support to MARS volunteers.
• Write efficient and effective code in accordance with software functional specifications.
• Work with staff regarding the tools we use, our current code base, database design, and general programming design issues.
• Answer technical questions and troubleshooting / debugging support for both internal staff and external clients.
• Provide technical support to assist with urgent client situations.
• The employee will cross train as a radio communications operator, obtain a FCC general license within six months of hire, and participate in exercises quarterly and real-world events.
• One may assist with coordination with routine operator level PCMS checks with First Line supervisor and establishment of baseline performance standards and make routine performance and functional tests of operational and equipment spares.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25 as required.

• BA/BS in applicable discipline such as Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent education/experience.
• General knowledge of radio procedure and operation.
• Radio operations experience to include knowledge of military specification tactical HF radio systems as well as commercial/amateur radio HF/VHF radio systems, HF propagation, tactical HF antenna systems and experience designing and building field expedient HF antenna systems.
• Technical knowledge of military tactical HF radio systems, to include using the L3Harris CPA software for planning voice and digital operations networks.
• Strong written and communications skills in the English language; and
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (written and verbal) with experience briefing senior federal executives
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Active DoD Secret clearance. An ability to obtain and maintain up to DoD Top Secret clearance strongly desired.

Work Where it Matters

Compass Point, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Compass Point, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Compass Point provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Compass Point delivers a broad range of skilled IT services, including data-centric services, software development, IT infrastructure modernization, managed IT services, and more.

As a Compass Point employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.