Communications Engineer, Craftsman (SWORD Deployment)

Job description

Support cutting-edge distributed operations for the United States Space Force as a Communications Engineer, Craftsman (SWORD Deployment) at Schriever Space Force Base. This role leads the technical deployment of the Space Warfighter Operational Readiness Domain (SWORD) capability across multiple locations, directly enhancing mission readiness and operational effectiveness for USSF and combatant command exercises. Pay: $149,000 – $162,000: Essential Duties: SWORD Deployment & System Integration: - Lead deployment efforts of SWORD capabilities to multiple remote sites simultaneously - Develop standardized checklists and deployment processes for fielding distributed SWORD systems - Define project milestones and manage technical schedules to support exercise readiness - Establish and maintain SWORD communication system requirements and reference libraries Communications Engineering & Support: - Provide technical oversight across the lifecycle of SWORD communications infrastructure - Engineer, install, and integrate hardware/software and leased communication links to meet deployment requirements - Conduct rigorous testing of system connectivity, validating against USSF and DoD security...