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# High Band Sensor Support Engineer (Onsite)

- **Company:** Collins Aerospace
- **Location:** Beale Air Force Base, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Signals Intelligence, Linux, Software Project Management, Technical Data Management Systems, VMware VSphere, Software Troubleshooting, Puppet, Docker, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8510c78b35dffab5

## About the Role

* Active and transferable Top Secret/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain CI Poly after start
 * 5+ years of ELINT experience
 * 5+ years of DCGS experience
 * Strong background in system administration, software management, or engineering in a complex technical environment-preferably supporting SIGINT or similar ISR systems
 * DoD 8570 certification (Security+ or higher)
 * Ability to support rotating 24/7 shift operations
 * Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Hands-on proficiency with Linux, Docker, Puppet, vSphere, and system/software troubleshooting
 * Ability to clearly communicate technical issues to customers, OEMs, and internal teams
 * Demonstrated success in analyzing complex issues and executing effective solutions
 * Ability to collaborate effectively within a distributed operations and engineering team

## Description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a driven, technically strong High Band Sensor (HBS) Manager to support the U.S. Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) enterprise at Beale AFB, CA. In this critical on-site role, you will oversee the operation and sustainment of a high visibility SIGINT system supporting global Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. This position operates on a rotating shift schedule and offers the opportunity to make a direct, mission level impact every day.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will serve as the technical lead and system steward for the HBS enterprise. Responsibilities include:

 * Managing, maintaining, and optimizing sensor software supporting the HBS system
 * Performing advanced systems administration of specialized SIGINT applications
 * Operating HBS software that controls sensors, sites, and systems across the AF DCGS architecture
 * Delivering engineering-level technical support to the OEM and stakeholders through established ticketing and communication channels
 * Conducting detailed diagnostics, analysis, and fault isolation of LBS software and associated systems
 * Supporting SIGINT post-upgrade activities IAW technical data, TTPs, and OIs
 * Executing pre-mission configuration workflows (system checks, reboots, ground ring establishment, etc.)
 * Providing real-time, on-shift LBS support to operators, mission crews, and end-users
 * Gathering and delivering LBS system inputs for mission debriefs across supported communities
 * 100% on-site at Beale AFB, CA


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