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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lowband Software Support Engineer (Onsite) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Howard County, MD, United States - **Salary:** $86,800 - $165,200 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Customer Information Control System (CICS), Signals Intelligence, Data Link, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Security Management, Microsoft Cluster Server, Network Connections, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Technical Data Management Systems, Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lowband-software-support-engineer-onsite-savage-md--90f91743-131e-4552-991b-1dcbb16893f1 ## About the Role Software Administration, Technical Support, Software Engineering, United States Citizen, Security Clearance, Aerospace and Defense, RTX, Research & Development (R&D), United States Air Force (USAF), On Site Support, Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: TS/SCI with CI Poly Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1, * Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. * Current DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II or IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, CAP, etc.) * 7 years prior relevant DCGS experience * 2 yrs of COMINT experience * 7 years of Information System Security Management experience. * Typically requires a 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. Additional required experience (one of the following) * 1 yr of AF DCGS experience * 1 yr of AF RF Qualifications We Prefer * Current DoD 8570.1 IASAE Level I certification (e.g., CASP+ CE, CISSP, etc.). ## Description Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is seeking an onsite Lowband Journeyman Mid to join our team at Fort Meade, MD in support of the US Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Signals Intelligence Field Support (DSFS). US AF DCGS DSFS collects, processes, and analyses intelligence information from airborne, ground, and other systems. What You Will Do * Manages multiple airborne sensors' processes simultaneously to operate and interface with multiple airborne sensors, sites, networks, and systems * Provides updates to sensor resources management processes * Provides management and ground support of multiple airborne SIGINT sensors and networks * Provides sensor troubleshooting support and recommends updates to CICS, GCP (CETS,MSCS, RIM, SEAM, and SDE) SW and networks * Provides technical and engineering sensors and networks support * Responds to Incident tickets * Monitors the network connections between the SIGINT sensors and ground equipment * Provides comprehensive analysis, diagnostics and fault isolation for the SIGINT systems and networks associated with ground components * Provides comprehensive analysis, diagnostics and fault isolation for the SIGINT sensors associated with End-to-End Sensor paths * Provides SIGINT process and network improvements/recommendations * Manages data encryption changes and implementation * Supports post upgrade SW/HW efforts in accordance with (IAW) tech data, Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs), and Operating Instructions (OIs). Provides OJT to AFP and identifies SIGINT and networks sustainment support improvements that reduce logistics footprint. * Ensures SIGINT and networks system readiness, system/mission configuration relative to the sensor or communication link * Performs SIGINT and networks pre-mission tasks (system reboots, ground rings, etc.) * Completes SIGINT and networks data input for mission template * Provides real-time SIGINT and networks assistance to pilot, maintainers, operators and users * Documents issues with SIGINT End-to-End process/systems * Monitors SIGINT sensor and networks; takes appropriate action to restore sensor and networks capabilities using Government provided tools to perform process resets, power cycles, etc.) * Monitors all SIGINT related networks paths; takes appropriate action to restore communication * Monitors all SIGINT related DCGS systems; takes appropriate action to restore systems/processes * Evaluates SIGINT sensor/ground and networks anomalies such as maintenance actions and Incident tickets * Submits SIGINT and networks Incident tickets and performs SW maintenance actions as required * Completes SIGINT End-to-End mission debriefs and ensures appropriate maintenance personnel are aware of issues, Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. * Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.