Candidate will serve as an Engineering Technologist in support of an Indepdent Verification and Validation activity. In this capacity, the successful candidate will conduct systems testing and analysis in support of moderately complex technological or programmatic systems. Support activities could include integration, test and evaluation, development, procurement and operations.

Analysis targets include both Windows and Unix-based software applications, networking protocols, communications hardware as well as a variety of host platform environments in support of data communications capabilities.

Duties include:

- Building servers and PCs
- Router and switch configuration
- Installation of of fiber or Cat5 cabling and computer network creation
- Network sniffer operation
- Verification of communications capabilities
- Documenting test activities and test results and other test bed related duties as assigned

The person selected for this position must have the following:

- Current Top Security security clearance with SCI eligibility
- A minimum of a HS diploma with 15 years related experience OR an Associate's degree with 13 years experience OR a Bachelor's degree with 11 years experience OR a Master's degree with 9 years experience OR a PHD  with 7 years experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in the configuration and use of Windows and Unix operating systems
- Working knowledge of server, desktop and laptop computer hardware
- Experience in the analysis and documentation of various operating systems and software platforms including Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Unix and Oracle
- Working knowledge of data communications hardware, software and test equipment
- Experience in managing and configuring small to medium networks and LANs
- Experience in a component and system test capacity
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written

The person selected for this position is preferred to have the following:

- Previous experience in bench and field test environments
- Previous experience in a formal verification and validation capacity

BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company, delivering a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions, and customer support services. With 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems had 2008 sales of $34.4 billion.

Support Solutions, based in Rockville, Maryland, provides a wide range of services in engineering, system integration, ship repair, and readiness and sustainment for military platforms. Its Technology Solutions & Services unit addresses the full life-cycle needs of U.S. Department of Defense and federal civilian customers with capabilities in systems engineering and technical assistance, system and subsystem integration, operations, and maintenance. TSS serves every branch of the U.S. military and numerous civilian agencies, operating the U.S. Army's munitions plant in Kingsport, Tennessee; integrating communications systems and developing and integrating precision tracking radars; and providing design and support services for air and missile defense systems.

The Ship Repair business is the leading U.S. provider of non-nuclear ship repair, conversion, and modernization services. It focuses on drydock and pier-side ship repair and sustainment services for the U.S. Navy, other defense agencies, and commercial customers.

The Readiness & Sustainment business focuses on customers' growing need for through-life platform support.

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