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Overview

Field Engineer PEO C3N:

Bowhead is looking for a Field Engineer to act as company engineering representative at critical or highly sensitive base or remote locations, including customer or supplier facilities. The Field Engineer will be responsible for onsite planning, managing, and optimizing network transport, baseband, and network services within a defined geographic region. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of networking technologies, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a proven ability to work independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team.

Responsibilities

+ Provide Integrated Tactical Network to (ITN) support and NETOPS support to the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) and Capability Set (CS) forces assigned to include fielding, testing, training, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, operations and installation.

+ Ensure that Tactical Networks are adequately planned, configured, and perform IAW the Commander's communication requirements thru providing network engineering, satellite communications, architecture, analysis, development, and network operations support

+ Support all Unit Exercises as required CONUS and OCONUS

+ Ensure that all LTI software is the latest version and provide updates accordingly

+ Troubleshoot, Install and provide maintenance of C5ISR equipment

+ Design, modify, and install portions of the network infrastructure using software applications which manage the Tactical Network.

+ Direct, advise or assist in conducting regular, special and integrated system test programs.

+ Prepare and conduct special reports and presentations pertinent to company products and services, field operations or other applications.

+ Plan, prepare and conduct on-the-job training as required in support of the foregoing activities.

+ Advise customer and contractor personnel of company requirements for products and services, support equipment and electronic equipment installations.

+ Be able to learn and master new applications/software as technology evolves

+ Plan, design, and implement network transport, baseband, and network services in the field, ensuring alignment with overall network architecture and operational standards.

+ Provide technical expertise and support to customers and internal teams on network-related issues, including troubleshooting, performance optimization, and capacity planning.

+ Manage and maintain network infrastructure, including hardware and software, ensuring optimal performance and availability.

+ Proactively monitor network performance and identify potential issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.

+ Collaborate with other engineering teams to develop and implement new network solutions and technologies.

+ Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for network infrastructure and operational procedures.

+ Contribute to the development and improvement of network monitoring and management tools.

+ Provide technical training and mentorship to junior engineers and field technicians.

+ Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical network infrastructure.

+ Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending and implementing innovative solutions to enhance network performance and reliability.

+ Manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers.

+ May provide work leadership for lower level employees.

+ Other duties as required

Qualifications

+ AA/AS from an accredited college, or 2-year technical school and certification in area of expertise

+ Ten (10) years of experience in area of expertise. 2 years in a supervisory capacity. Will consider a combination of education and experience

Candidates for this position must be able to demonstrate:

+ Knowledge and understanding of integration, configuration, and troubleshooting of CS systems that are currently being fielded to Army BCTs (RAP-TR, WIN-T Inc2, tactical radio systems, JCR/JBC-P,MFOCS, MNVR, etc.)

+ In-depth experience in training, fielding, and support the C5ISR systems mentioned above

+ Experience/familiarity with the family of waveforms, including but not limited to, Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), Second generation Anti-jam Tactical UHF Radio for NATO (SATURN), Very High Frequency/Ultra High Frequency (VHF/UHF) Line of Sight (VULOS), Warrior Robust Enhanced Network (WREN) Narrowband (NB), Tactical Scalable Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET), Tactical Scalable Mobile (TSM) and WREN SAB, HF 3G and ALE, Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), and Radio Services products including the enterprise Over the Air Management (eOTAM)

+ Experience/familiarity with the family of Software Defined Radio (SDR) communications, to include but not limited to, the Leader Radio, Manpack, and Combat Net Radio (CNR) Tactical radios and radio requirements

+ Knowledge and understanding current/future Force tactical and strategic military communications networks, as well as the architecture, protocols, security, network management and physics underlying these systems

+ Intermediate to advance level skills in Microsoft Office software suite- Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, and Teams

+ The ability to conduct technical coordination between PEO, PMs and units

+ The ability to conduct and coordinate sustainment/refresher training

+ In-depth experience in training, fielding, and support the C5ISR systems mentioned above

Physical Demands:

+ Required to Deploy to austere locations and climb in and around military vehicles of all types.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

+ Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

+ Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must have an active security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Target salary range is $70,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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**ID** _2025-22832_

**Category** _Information Technology_

**Location : Location** _US-CO-Fort Carson_

**Min** _USD $70,000.00/Yr._

**Max** _USD $85,000.00/Yr._

**Minimum Clearance Required** _Secret_

**Travel Requirement** _50% - 75%_