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SCA Engineering Technician V-CAC2S

Bedford, IN, US • Posted 42 minutes ago • Updated 42 minutes ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $60,001.00 - 100,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • SCA
  • Aviation
  • Air Command
  • Tactical Data Links
  • Documentation
  • System Requirements
  • Program Management
  • Training
  • Startups
  • Estimating
  • Computer Hardware
  • Interfaces
  • Broadcasting
  • IBS
  • Field Engineering
  • Network
  • Technical Support
  • Engineering Support
  • Writing
  • Electrical Termination
  • Status Reports
  • Testing
  • Adobe AIR
  • DoD
  • Security Clearance
  • MOS
  • Military
  • Cisco
  • Routing
  • Switches
  • VMware ESXi
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Windows Server
  • Microsoft Operating Systems
  • Operating Systems
  • Network Design
  • Network Administration
  • System Administration
  • Information Technology
  • Systems Engineering
  • FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2618931

Location: Bedford, IN, US

Date Posted: 2026-11-09

Category: Wage Determination (SCA)

Subcategory: Service Contract Act

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking an Engineering Technician V Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S). This position is responsible for the technical integration, operational advisory, and lifecycle support of Marine Corps Air Command and Control (C2) systems.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Sets up, configures, operates, and maintains CAC2S hardware and software
  • Establishes and manages critical interfaces such as Link 16, Variable Message Format (VMF), and Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS)
  • Resolves complex technical issues within Air C2 systems, associated networks, and tactical data links during test events or fleet operations
  • Produces architecture diagrams defining system interfaces and configure virtualized server environments (e.g., VMware ESXi)
  • Provides Marine Corps-specific guidance during the planning and execution of test and engineering events
  • Advises commanders and staff on the employment of tactical data link (TDL) systems and recommend changes to maintenance processes to improve readiness. Authors and provides technical feedback on test documentation, system requirements, and integration recommendations
  • Coordinates with higher, adjacent, and subordinate commands, as well as Program Management Offices, to ensure system interoperability
  • Assists in creating training materials, job aids, and lesson plans for CAC2S operators
  • Conducts onsite and virtual instruction to prepare Marines for system startup, diagnostics, and real-world employment procedures
  • Performs non-routine and complex assignments involving responsibility for planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project; selects and adapts plans, techniques, designs, or layouts, contacts personnel in related activities to resolve problems and coordinate the work, reviews, analyzes, and integrates the technical work of others.
  • Designs, develops, and constructs major units, devices, or equipment; conducts tests or experiments; analyzes results and redesigns or modifies equipment to improve performance; and reports results.
  • Calculates design data and prepares layouts, detailed specifications, parts lists, estimates, procedures, etc. May check and analyze drawings or equipment to determine adequacy of drawings and design.
  • Plans or assists in planning tests to evaluate equipment performance. Determines test requirements, equipment modification, and test procedures; conducts tests using all types of instruments; analyzes and evaluates test results and prepares reports on findings and recommendations.
  • Sets up, configures, operates, and maintains CAC2S hardware and software
  • Establishes and manages critical interfaces such as Link 16, Variable Message Format (VMF), and Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS)
  • Travels for field engineering and testing efforts, up to 25% of time.
  • Supports software deployments and updates.
  • Supports software and network device test events, documenting issues and corrective actions taken; updating procedures based on test results.
  • Provides on-site technical support for fielding efforts, engineering support (upgrades, installations, etc..), test events.
  • Performs Administrative Duties as required, including writing Work Instructions or Work Cards, Cable Termination Records, Daily Status Reports, and others as requested.


Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:


  • High school diploma/GED and four or more years' experience operating, testing, administering, or maintaining Air C2 systems such as CAC2S, or CAC2S SFF
  • Must be able to travel to fielding locations CONUS and OCONUS.
  • Candidate must currently possess a DOD Secret clearance to start this job.


DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
  • USMC Military Occupational Skill (MOS) 5939, 5974, 5979, 7236, or 7242 background.
  • Working knowledge of one or more Military Standards (MIL-STD), e.g., Link-16 (MILSTD-6016), JREAP (MIL-STD-3011), and/or VMF (MIL-STD-6017)
  • Working knowledge of network administration and troubleshooting of Cisco routing and switching
  • Experience administering VMware ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Windows Server Operating Systems
  • Must be able to communicate in a team environment and engage in system fielding events with supporting personnel
  • Effective verbal and written skills are essential, with ability to convey in proper sentence structure
  • Must be able to work in a busy environment
  • Network infrastructure and troubleshooting.
  • Information Technology, Network Administration, System Administration


Target salary range: $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


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  • Dice Id: 10111346
  • Position Id: 2618931
  • Posted 42 minutes ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.​​​ For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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