Company Overview
Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across domains. Metrea consists of three core capability groups (Air & Space, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic) and five support capability groups (Operations, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions), that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea’s files (product, projects, programs etc) leverage to achieve their targets.
Capability Unit
As a Capability Unit within Metrea, Metrea Spectrum Operations (MSO) provides tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) services, with a dedicated focus on Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare training and mission support.
Position Summary
This role is primarily responsible for providing Signals Intelligence (SI) expertise and support in an operational capacity in support of U.S. government missions overseas. Additional work may include serving as a SI systems maintainer, airborne SI operator, SI liaison officer, SI collection manager, and serving as an instructor on SI and Electronic Warfare (EW) technology, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). This work may also involve classroom instruction and training on a volunteer basis.
Role and Responsibilities
- Serve as a SI SME and liaison to US government personnel and provide assistance with SCONOPS and guidance on SI collection missions, operations, and TTPs.
- Conduct airborne SI missions on US contractor owned, contractor operated Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft.
- Advise, mentor, and train active-duty SI personnel on SI/EW technology, equipment, operations and TTPs.
• Coordinate with theater level mission managers and national resources to support inflight SI troubleshooting, resource allocation, and tethered SI operations.
- Facilitate SI equipment repair, calibration, maintenance, storage, and procurement.
- Maintain and continually increase proficiency in SI equipment, technologies, and TTPs.
- On a volunteer basis while CONUS, conduct training in a classroom and/or exercise environment on Alpha28 courses including, but not limited to, Radio Frequency theory, advanced communications technology, SI collection and analysis, airborne SI and EW operations, and advanced TTPs focused on planning and executing SI support to Special Operations Forces.
Skills and Experience
- 6 years’ Signals Intelligence experience, including at least 180 days’ real world deployment experience conducting Signals Intelligence operations.
- Must have served on active duty with the US military and received an Honorable Discharge (DD214 required on request).
- Must possess extensive real-world experience in tethered and untethered Signals Intelligence Operations.
- Must possess strong technical proficiency in Signals Intelligence operations, TTPs, equipment, and associated technologies, to include, but not limited to: radio frequency theory, LINUX, computer networking, antenna employment, and HF/VHF/UHF, DMR, GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, and 802.11 protocols.
- Must possess strong working proficiency in the operations and maintenance of typical US GOTS airborne SI systems.
- Must possess the ability to maintain and quickly gain proficiency in emerging SI/EW equipment, technologies, and TTPs.
- Must possess above average initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision or guidance.
- Must possess strong communications skills and a solid command of the English language, both oral and written, and be comfortable with public speaking and instructing classes.
Required Certificates and Licenses
- FCC Amateur Radio Technician License.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Preferred Certificates and Licenses:
• Previous or current Mode 1/2/3/5/6 airborne operator certifications.
• Security + or equivalent certification.
• Linux Academy Fundamentals or equivalent course completion.
• Alpha28 HF, DPTT, CANO, Tech SIGINT Course Graduate
Our Culture
Metrea’s single core value “rooted in humility” is supported by four key attributes; entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning & over-deliver which combined; form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. These attributes are explored during the hiring process, when we grow our teams and to continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, and how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for
Benefits
Health and welfare
Retirement plan eligibility
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
- Employee must be a US citizen and not hold dual citizenship.
- Employee must have current Top Secret/SCI eligibility and the ability to hold and maintain Top Secret/SCI access.
- Employee must be able to meet all OCONUS pre-deployment physical requirements, including a FAA physical for flight operations if required.
AAP/EEO Statement
Metrea Spectrum Operations (MSO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
The daily working hours for this position vary Monday through Sunday. Hours and work shifts may vary in accordance with business needs. This role will be scheduled to forward deploy/work approximately 60-75 days OCONUS followed by rotation off-site for approximately 60-75 days. Rotation schedule may be adjusted to meet program requirements.
Travel
Travel requirements are 50% - OCONUS deployment.
Work Location
Various locations OCONUS.
Work Environment
This role operates in an environment that varies from a clerical, office setting using standard office equipment to austere settings with various weather and temperature conditions to include extreme heat, humidity and cold.
Physical Demands
This position involves daily physical activity such as walking, lifting, reaching overhead
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform the responsibilities outlined in this job description to a satisfactory standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with additional needs to perform the essential functions.
