About The Position

The SIL (System Integration Lab) Manager leads the daily technical and operational activities of a high‑performance integration environment supporting advanced airborne ISR ground electronics systems across multiple programs. This role combines hands‑on technical oversight, team leadership, and coordination with cross‑functional engineering and program stakeholders. The position has direct impact on system readiness, mission success, and the continuous improvement of SIL workflows and capabilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
  • Must have a current DOD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
  • Possess knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to install, modify, fabricate, and repair RF/LAN/Control interconnect harnesses
  • Must understand RF distribution systems including RF down-converting, up-converting, transceivers, non-blocking switching, and electrically phase matched distribution architectures
  • Knowledge and ability to perform RF propagation analysis through complex RF distribution and switching systems
  • Experience with the integration and troubleshooting of various aircraft radios, satellite communication systems and datalinks
  • Experience with the setup and troubleshooting of various encryption devices
  • Experience operating test equipment such as digital oscilloscopes, Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWG) and spectrum analyzers to perform integration and testing
  • Military or Field Service experience maintaining ISR airborne platforms or ground systems is highly desirable
  • Candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to create and maintain strong working relationships within the company and with customers. Technical writing ability required
  • Current CompTIA Security+ certification is highly desired. Employee will be required to obtain and maintain CompTIA Security+ certification
  • Some lifting required
  • Candidate must be willing and able to work a flexible job schedule to include off-shift work and occasional overtime
  • Candidate must be willing to travel both CONUS and OCONUS up to 20% of the time

Nice To Haves

  • Experience using analog or digital multi-meters, clamp-on ammeters, Spectrum Analyzers, Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR), Oscilloscopes, Fiber Optic test equipment and other equipment as needed
  • Active counterintelligence polygraph
  • Experience with RC135 platforms

Responsibilities

  • Interfaces with supervisor, customer, Project Engineering, and Program Management to determine System Integration Laboratory (SIL) support requirements.
  • Starts up all SIL equipment and loads all SIL software in an orderly fashion; shuts down in the same manner to reconfigure the SIL or close down for the day.
  • Monitors SIL schedules and ongoing test/integration activities and provides technical support, troubleshooting and repair or replacement of defective equipment.
  • Assists in planning / executing periodic SIL upgrades to new wiring and equipment configurations.
  • Direct a team in fabricating, assembling, and installing electrical/electronic parts, materials, hardware, wiring harnesses and components into complete assemblies.
  • Works with management to develop and adhere to schedules and budgets to accomplish assigned work.
  • Provides regular status updates for ongoing work efforts to keep management and our customer informed.
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