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Sr Field Service Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation (SRC / SCIRES)

Sr Field Service Engineer with Scientific Research Corporation (SRC / SCIRES) in Portsmouth, VA, paying $87,000 a year ($41.83 an hour). Posted Sep 30, 2026; closes Sep 30, 2027.

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Pay
$87,000 a year ($41.83 an hour)
Location
Portsmouth, VA
Employment type
Full-time
Employer
Scientific Research Corporation (SRC / SCIRES) (government contractor)
Posted
Sep 30, 2026
Closes
Sep 30, 2027
Who can apply
U.S. citizens; Clearance required required

Job Description

Salary Statement
Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $87,000.00/Yr. - USD $144,900.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Description

Requiring daily reporting to St. Julien's Creek Annex

Providing waterfront support to afloat naval platforms

Working on various naval platforms and within a lab environment

Testing and troubleshooting NMT systems and associated systems

Performing system-level software testing to accurately validate operational readiness

Performing installation and verification tests on NMT systems

Performing inspection and testing of installed antennas and antenna lines

Assisting trouble shooting and repairing antennas as required

Repairing electronics assemblies, cables, systems

Reading, understanding, and interpreting technical reports and drawings

Understanding of networking concepts

Providing written and/or oral status updates of current system evolution, as well as support provided to LANT/PAC Fleet platforms to supervisor and In-Service Engineering Activity (ISEA) personnel

Prioritizing tasks and strong ability to meet deadlines

Performing ad-hoc tasking within contract scope

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

Requirements

12 or more years of hands-on experience maintaining and operating Naval satellite communications systems with specific experience with Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT), Advanced Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Internet Protocol (ATIP), MD-1392 Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM), and SLM-5650 modem

Completion of U.S. Navy Electronics Technician/Information System Technician "A" school (Surface/Sub-surface). Completion of Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) AN/WSC-9(V) Ship and AN/FSC-138(V) Shore Maintenance course, Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) Maintenance Technician or SSN Radio Frequency (RF) Equipment Technician "C" school

Troubleshoot, repair, isolate faults, and perform preventive/corrective maintenance on all AN/WSC-9(V) NMT variants and supporting baseband, cryptographic, or patching equipment

Conduct Pre-Installation and Test Check-Out (PITCO) and System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT) on NMT and related satellite antenna systems

Provide on-the-job training (OJT) to active-duty Navy sailors regarding proper SATCOM operations and hardware fixes.

Test how NMT communicates alongside parallel systems like the Automated Digital Network System (ADNS) and Global Broadcast Service (GBS)

Log all maintenance actions, track parts, and prepare detailed evaluation reports and conduct end of mission out briefs with stake holders

Experience using RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, and time division reflectometers

Ability to work on waterfront platforms during all seasons including standing/climbing/walking while lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objects

Security+ or able to acquire within six months

Desired Skills

Executive communication skills. Will be conducting communication with stakeholders

Critical thinking

Navy instructor training or equivalent experience

Equipment maintenance, tagout and aloft training

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements

Travel will occasionally be required to support SOVTs, SOTs, Technical Assists, etc. 25-50% annual CONUS and OCONUS travel including all major naval DOD/shipyard installations

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact jobs@scires.com for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Minimum Qualifications

12 or more years of hands-on experience maintaining and operating Naval satellite communications systems with specific experience with Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT), Advanced Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Internet Protocol (ATIP), MD-1392 Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM), and SLM-5650 modem Completion of U.S. Navy Electronics Technician/Information System Technician "A" school (Surface/Sub-surface). Completion of Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) AN/WSC-9(V) Ship and AN/FSC-138(V) Shore Maintenance course, Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) Maintenance Technician or SSN Radio Frequency (RF) Equipment Technician "C" school Troubleshoot, repair, isolate faults, and perform preventive/corrective maintenance on all AN/WSC-9(V) NMT variants and supporting baseband, cryptographic, or patching equipment Conduct Pre-Installation and Test Check-Out (PITCO) and System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT) on NMT and related satellite antenna systems Provide on-the-job training (OJT) to active-duty Navy sailors regarding proper SATCOM operations and hardware fixes. Test how NMT communicates alongside parallel systems like the Automated Digital Network System (ADNS) and Global Broadcast Service (GBS) Log all maintenance actions, track parts, and prepare detailed evaluation reports and conduct end of mission out briefs with stake holders Experience using RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power meters, and time division reflectometers Ability to work on waterfront platforms during all seasons including standing/climbing/walking while lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying, pushing, or pulling heavy objects Security+ or able to acquire within six months Desired Skills Executive communication skills. Will be conducting communication with stakeholders Critical thinking Navy instructor training or equivalent experience Equipment maintenance, tagout and aloft training Clearance Information SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL Travel Requirements Travel will occasionally be required to support SOVTs, SOTs, Technical Assists, etc. 25-50% annual CONUS and OCONUS travel including all major naval DOD/shipyard installations

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