Program Lab Facilities Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Program Lab Facilities Coordinator
JOB LOCATION: Manassas, VA
WAGE RANGE*: 50-56.52
JOB NUMBER: 26-00969

JOB DESCRIPTION: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a Program Lab Facilities Coordinator to work from their Manassas, VA facility.

QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Requires an additional 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble test racks with components, servers, switches, KVMs, etc.
• Cable interconnections within the test rack and external connections to the lab in an organized fashion.
• Build servers with COTS and GOTS software, configure switches, etc.
• Controlling equipment/property movement and tracking (both government and company).
• Support new lab planning (layout, power, cooling, etc) and working with facilities to ensure all needs are met.
• Support Bill of Material generation and lab hardware ordering including lead time tracking.
• Support engineering if/when a hardware issue/failure is identified and working with the vendor/supplier to repair/replace/RMA failed equipment.
• Conduct Informal and Formal Tests as required to validate all planned testable requirements
• Communicate project/program issues to management, as necessary
• Install and checkout IA software as well as provide test and troubleshooting support at other testing site locations.
• Analyze current requirements documentation to develop methods and descriptions for validating requirements through test and other means
• Assist in the development of new test engineering documentation such as test planning documents, test procedures and test reports

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to assemble and test computer equipment is required
• High level of knowledge of Microsoft Office: Microsoft Visio, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Understanding of networking, protocols, e.g. UDP, TCP/IP, ICMP, encryption, etc.
• Demonstrable evidence of an analytical approach to problem solving is a *must*.
• Must be highly motivated and excellent attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic Linux command-line knowledge.
• Ability to read C, C++, and Java source code helpful but not required.
• Degree or work experience in cybersecurity is a benefit.

Education/Experience

• 5+ years' of Submarine Combat Control Weapon System experience or
• BS in one of the following disciplines: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technician or a related field, or
• 5 years experience working in one of these disciplines.
• Cybersecurity certification a plus.

This position requires the applicant to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.

What you'll experience:

• Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered

What you bring to the table:

• Subject matter expert (SME) in one discipline/field and developing working knowledge in adjacent disciplines/fields
• Proficient understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, practices, and standards

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.

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