Subject Matter Expert (AIS Engineer)

ASE is looking to hire an AIS Engineer to provide daily engineering and subject matter expert support services to maintain Coast Guard NAIS.

The person for this position will research design changes, develop ways to monitor the system, and identify unique and complex problems with the system that are not detected by routine system monitoring. Any recommendations of system upgrades, additions, or removal is dependent upon the approval of the USCG. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

This Hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Suffolk, VA.

Responsibilities

• The Engineers must act as subject matter experts on NAIS, NAIS hardware, NAIS software, and on AIS related standards.
• They must have experience in RF transmitters and receivers, antenna propagation, RF filter network, networks, grounding and bonding, RF interference and mitigation strategies.
• Engineers must research design changes, develop ways to monitor the system, and identify unique and complex problems with the system that are not detected by routine system monitoring.
• Recommendations of system upgrades, additions, or removal is dependent upon the approval of the USCG.
• Remotely respond to NAIS system casualties within two business days of notification.
• Respond and have arrived at the remote site and begin initial troubleshooting to NAIS system casualties within seven business days of notification.
• Research electronic components make, model and manufacturer to meet NAIS requirements.
• Provide documentation to report system casualties and out of tolerance instances in support of system performance metrics.
• Develop processes, policies, procedures, and techniques for identifying out of tolerance or underperforming sites.
• Identify AIS and NAIS anomalies.
• Provide recommendations on correcting AIS and NAIS anomalies.
• Identify any deficiencies with NAIS compliance to international standards
• Identify deficiencies with international standards.
• Provide formal reports on any deficiencies identified as directed by the COR.
• Review for accuracy reports and documentation delivered as directed by the COR.
• Act as an alternate to the Network Administrator for remotely configuring NAIS site equipment.
• Develop and maintain FATDMA schedules for each NAIS Base Station.
• Develop and maintain link loss budgets for NAIS.
• Must advise other Government entities on NAIS capabilities with the COR's approval.
• Coordinate repairs with other US Coast Guard support entities for example Electronics Support Detachments (ESD), Rescue 21 Site managers, Infrastructure Managed Services- Network Operations Center (MS-NOC), CGCYBER- Centralized Service Desk- Field Management Department (CGCYBER-CSD-FMD), CGCYBER-Battle Watch Captain (CGCYBER-BWC), CGCYBER-CSD-NOC, and CGCYBER-CSD-NOC-NAIS.
• The contractor is responsible for remote troubleshooting at NAIS remote sites, performing tasks such as site equipment testing, equipment configuration, and advanced troubleshooting.
• Provide input to and review NAIS requirements documents.
• Propose solutions to NAIS requirements gaps.
• Develop engineering test plans based on NAIS requirements.
• Execute engineering test plans.
• Report any required test equipment or capability gaps that exist in the NAIS lab(s).
• Identify NAIS anomalies and reproduce identified anomalies using the NAIS lab(s).
• Prepare TCTO documentation for configuration changes in accordance with USCG policies.
• Act as a subject matter expert on AIS related standards.
• Support development of all technical documentation required by C5ISC SELC processes.
• Assist in the development of installation design plans.
• Assist in the development of the Pre-Installation Test and Checkout (PITCO) procedures.
• Propose and submit System Improvement Reports (SIR) or System Trouble
• Reports (STR) IAW current USCG processes as required.
• Provide input as requested by the USCG in the development of Engineering Change documentation.
• Provide input in the development of Maintenance Procedure Cards (MPC).
• Attend quarterly program management and technical working group meetings as directed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of C4I System Engineering experience.
• Four-year Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited university in the field of Engineering.
• Two (2) years' experience with NAIS is required (Alternatively, a candidate with ten (10) or more years of experience in NAIS System Support may fulfill the minimum qualification requirements in lieu of the degree).
• Security certification is required within six (6) months of hire.
  
  

Job ID

2025-19927

Work Type

Hybrid

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support 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 ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ASE 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, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE 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.