Telephony Switch Technician - General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc
Wahiawa, HI 96786
About the Job
Bachelor’s degree in a related specialized area or field or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time 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.
Responsibilities for this Position:Ready to be a leader with the company that is committed to pushing the limits of truly advanced technologies? At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, it’s often classified. If you want to put your talent in the spotlight, it’s waiting for you right now, right here.
Are you ready? Then make a career move that makes an impact at General Dynamics Mission Systems.
By effectively collaborating with our Telephony Switch team and various partners, the Sr. Telecommunications Specialist will provide monitoring, statusing and performing corrective (troubleshooting) and preventive maintenance of network operations, to include switching equipment, terrestrial and RF interfaces, and data communications equipment. You'll have the opportunity to plan and introduce new technologies into legacy telephony systems, conduct integration and testing, and manage a multiple phone systems. Utilizing your sound technical competency, you’ll participate in the strategic planning for new projects, collaborating with software engineers in developing custom network monitoring and providing effective mentoring for team members, supporting Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services program, part of the US Space Force.
What you’ll experience:
- Technologies that are uniquely designed to support mobile missions using a low earth orbit satellite constellation
- A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
- Opportunities to gain new knowledge
What you bring to the table:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related specialized area or field or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
- Extensive knowledge of GSM technologies, VOIP technologies, ISDN
- Strong technical competence in monitoring, fault management and fault isolation of systems or networks (SS7). Conducting performance analysis.
- Solid knowledge in the technical application of telephony systems and corresponding tools such as protocol analyzers, multi-meters, and ticketing systems.
- Ability to utilize your influence to obtain internal resources, commitment and support
What sets you apart:
- Seasoned professional able to develop solutions to highly complex problems that require significant ingenuity, innovation and creativity
- Exceptional communication skills to interface with customers on the system or network
- Ability to seamlessly conduct fault isolation between network and/or system elements and if required, work with internal/external subject matter experts to a successful resolution
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.
We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran