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Space Force MUOS Site Support Specialist - Scottsdale, AZ

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Scottsdale, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for a Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) Site Support Engineer. This role provides Intermediate-Level (I-Level) support for the live MUOS system. The position on the program is titled “I-Level Maintainer” and is primarily focused on supporting the system operators (O-Level Operators) with maintaining the ground system network of a satellite-based communication system. This exciting role is in Scottsdale, Arizona with a future opportunity to work in Wahiawa, Hawaii. This role may require a rotation to Wahiawa, HI, for an extended period of approximately 18-24 months.

Representative Duties And Tasks

I-Level Maintainer responsibilities include:

Successfully recreate and/or close out site trouble tickets

Troubleshoot and resolve issues that impact system operations

Provide on-the-job training to O-Level operators and maintainers, as needed, to empower them to become successful in their role

Perform proactive system checks to both identify issues before they become problems, and to discover existing problems that do not have automated detection mechanisms

Work directly with development engineers (i.e. D-Level) to collect data logs, equipment configuration, etc., in support of resolving issues that have been escalated to D-Level subject matter experts for resolution

Identify key MUOS deficiencies and help influence the prioritization of development tasks required to address important site issues

Provide weekly written status reports

Support 24/7 site operations, including “on call” support as required

Knowledge Skills And Abilities-

Critical to Job Success:

Active DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance

IAT Level II certification or qualifying degree

Ability to clearly communicate findings and recommendations to local operators, managers, and remote site technicians via verbal and written communication

Skills to both multitask and prioritize simultaneously occurring high priority issues in an operational site environment

Working knowledge of both the Windows (e.g. Windows XP, Windows 10, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2012) and UNIX (Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Solaris) operating systems

Experience with the configuration and monitoring of IP network equipment including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and HAIPEs

Exposure to computer virtualization solutions

Experience with various network protocols (e.g. BGP, RDP, SCP/SFTP/SSH, SNMP, TCP, etc.)

Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificate authentication

Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Ideal For Job Success

Experience with network management solutions (i.e. FCAPS: (F)ault management, (C)onfiguration management, (A)ccounting management, (P)erformance management, (S)ecurity management)

Experience with Situational Awareness (SA) solutions (e.g. Netcool, NetMAC, Splunk, SIEM, ScienceLogic, etc.)

Experience with the use of various Graphical User Interface (GUI) and command line utilities to troubleshoot both network and software issues

Familiarity with Earth Terminal (ET) operation and maintenance (e.g. antenna control unit tracking, control, and troubleshooting; alignment of RF subsystems to meet gain, power, and frequency response requirements; troubleshooting of analog and digital signal processing equipment) is a plus

Prior use and operation of RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, arbitrary waveform generators, and power meters is a plus

Preferred MUOS Specific Knowledge/experience

MUOS system architecture and subsystem connections

MUOS ground infrastructure and networking equipment

MUOS RF subsystems theory of operation

MUOS WCDMA call processing concepts. Knowledge of the MUOS Ericsson Radio Access Network (RAN) solution is a plus (e.g. RBS, RNC, OSS-RC, moshell).

MUOS backup/archive, planning/provisioning, key management system, and Over the Air Provisioning (OTAP) operations

Operation and use of MUOS Functional Terminals (MFTs), i.e. Radios.

Knowledge of the MUOS Waveform is a plus

Use of Remedy incident trouble ticket systems

While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale, AZ location

Target salary range: USD $106,477.00/Yr. - USD $115,212.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Auto req ID

470250BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Engineering

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Basic 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 preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a SECRET clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date 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.

City*

Scottsdale

State*

Arizona

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

General Dynamics Mission System

Salary Range

>$100,000

Salary : $100,000 - $115,212

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