# C001715 Engineer (UHF SATCOM Ops & Maintenance) (NS) FRI 29 May RELAUNCH > EMW, Inc. · Mons, Belgium · Contract · Posted 2026-05-18 **Workplace:** on_site ## Description **Deadline Date:** Friday 29 May 2026 **Requirement:** Engineer (UHF SATCOM Operations & Maintenance) **Location:** Mons, BE **Full Time On-Site:** Yes **Time On-Site:** 100% **Total Scope of the request (hours):** 992 **Required Start Date:** 6 July 2026 **End Contract Date:** 31 December 2026 **Required Security Clearance:** NATO SECRET Under the direction of Section Head (SATCOM Operations UHF Service Delivery Manager), the incumbent will perform duties such as the following: - Is responsible for O&M management of NATO UHF Control Capability (NUCC) and UHF satellite radio assets & software programmable Tactical Satellite (TACSAT) units supporting current Allied Operations & Missions (AOMs), standing missions (Maritime, Air, NRF, Training, etc.) and NATO Exercises throughout their inservice life. - Configuration, set-up and maintenance of VISON, VNCC/IWCC and Spectrum Monitoring software asit relates to the NUCC. - Provides second level operational and technical support to NATO personnel operating NATO UHF controllers and deployed Out of Area channel controller (OOACC). - Implements the approval of new UHF Services in terms of defining the controller's configuration. - Implements the programming of each TACSAT terminal using system-specific programming application tools. - Establishes, publishes and maintains a DAMA/IW Terminal Base Address (TBA) database for NATO deployed users. - Prepares and maintains Operational Manuals for the NATO UHF Controllers and TACSAT SATCOM terminals. - Provides technical expertise for the NATO portfolio of UHF terminal variants, as required. - Carries out incident, fault and trend analysis and develops engineering change proposals. - Liaises with NCIA Program Managers on new Critical Urgent Requirement (CUR) and Project Support Requirement (PSR). - Provides technical expertise in staffing of configuration change proposals, system enhancement suggestions and relevant configuration control actions related to UHF DAMA/IW equipment and associated test equipment. - Coordinates TACSAT equipment movements in conjunction with SHAPE J6 CYOC. - Maintains user and equipment inventories for the SCPC/DAMA/IW system and TACSAT terminals. - Participates in studies on depot support rationalization and rationalization of resources in support of the UHF SATCOM systems and associated management systems including all TACSAT terminals. - Interfaces with end users in all NATO deployed Area of Operations (AORs) and responds to UHF space segment Satellite Access Requests (SAR). - Releases UHF Satellite Access Authorizations (SAA) or Satellite Access Denials (SAD) as appropriate. - Participates in identifying UHF SATCOM budget requirements (O&M and operational support) in conjunction with the Service Manager. - Provides technical expertise for Capability Packages related to UHF SATCOM, as required. - Participates in the technical portion of inspections and JFAI as new systems arrive, and conducts follow-up actions on the clearance of deficiencies. - Creates technical standards as directed and maintains the interface and configuration control documentation and procedures. - Maintains a record of all sites where non-NCIA equipment has been approved for interface to NATO systems, and ensures compliance with the associated MOU/MOA/MWA. - Provides or arranges emergency intervention on-site. - Monitors the status of hazardous conditions (HAZCON) and coordinates emergency support as required. - The employee may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organisation at the same grade without there being any change to the contract. - Performs other duties as may be required. ## Requirements **Skill, Knowledge & Experience:** - Required Security Clearance: NATO Secret - A university degree in a relevant discipline, preferably equivalent to a Master's, and supplemented by relevant postgraduate qualifications. Exceptionally, the lack of a university degree maybe compensated by the demonstration of particular abilities or experience of interest to the Agency. - At least 5 years' relevant experience to include: - Experience in the operation and maintenance of UHF SATCOM systems - Experience in the development, implementation, testing and maintenance of UHF SATCOM IW, DAMA and SCPC waveforms as well as related spectrum monitoring and network management systems. - Sound practical experience in the design, development, implementation, testing and maintenance of modern communications, or information systems in a LAN/WAN environment. - Sound knowledge and practical experience with radio communication systems and techniques. - Sound knowledge in UHF TACSAT Communication systems and requirements. - Sound knowledge and practical experience in frequency planning and coordination for SATCOM systems. - Sound knowledge and practical experience related with operation of radio systems. - Working knowledge of MS Office suite. Desirable Experience and Education: - ITIL certification. - Sound knowledge and practical experience with wideband SATCOM systems (e.g. SHF and/or EHF SATCOM Systems). - Demonstrable evidence in maintaining knowledge of advances in Information Technology. - Member of a recognized professional body or institution. - Familiarity with military telecommunications and information systems. - Practical experience at least of one year as a team leader. - Knowledge of communications protocols and practical experience of using communications diagnostic test. - Knowledge of CIS, and its concepts, policies, and architectures. - Practical experience in the maintenance of secure computer systems. - Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements. - Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT. ## Benefits **Required Security Clearance: NATO Secret** ## Apply [Apply at EMW, Inc.](https://apply.workable.com/emw/j/DC483DAEFF/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)