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Nomad GCS does not support the H1B Visa for this position.\nPosition:IT Engineer II\nDivision:Innovative Solutions Group\nDepartment:IT Engineering\nStatus:Full-time\n\nNomad GCS is currently seeking a Level II IT Engineer. Please note the Level II Expectation in red below.\nOverview: Nomad Global Communication Solutions (Nomad GCS) is a leading provider of communication and response products serving a wide range of customers. Our purpose is to be the solution when every minute matters. We are seeking Electrical Engineers to help design, develop, and support the electrical systems that power Nomad’s mission-critical platforms.\nIT Engineers at Nomad GCS are responsible for the design, documentation, testing, and support of Technology installed in customer related projects including communications, Voice systems, Video system, Data systems and integration with mechanical and electrical subsystems. Engineers collaborate closely with Manufacturing, IT Integration, Quality, and Program Management to ensure safe, reliable, and manufacturable designs.\nDepending on level (I-V), Engineers progress from learning foundational engineering practices and supporting designs to independently leading complex system architectures, mentoring others, and driving technical strategy across the organization.\nCareer Growth:IT Engineers at Nomad GCS progress through five levels based on demonstrated technical mastery, independence, leadership, and impact. Advancement is supported through mentorship, project ownership, and alignment with Nomad’s Core Values.\nOrganizational Structure: Engineering is organized into Teams and Disciplines within the Innovative Solutions Division.\nTeams:\no Team 1 - Standards and Modularity: Builds and maintains engineering standards, modules, templates, and rules enabling repeatability and scale.\no Team 2 - Design: Executes project-level engineering using established standards and less complex custom configurations.\no Team 3 - Advanced: Develops novel systems and resolves first-of-kind engineering challenges.\no Team 4 - Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering: Ensures manufacturability, safety, engineering intent, efficiency, and continuous improvement throughout Production.\nDisciplines:\no Mechanical Engineering\no Electrical Engineering\no IT Engineering (where this role is located)\no Human Factors Engineering\no Software Engineering\nAn IT Engineer may be temporarily assigned to one or more of the four Teams and support Standards and Modularity, Design Engineering, Advanced Engineering, and/or Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering.\nCore Responsibilities - All Levels:\nDesign, develop, and support IT systems for Nomad vehicles and platforms.\nCreate and maintain IT build documentation.\nEnsure designs comply with applicable security and governmental compliances, safety standards, and customer requirements.\nSupport manufacturing by answering technical questions, resolving build issues, and improving design clarity.\nParticipate in design reviews, testing, validation, and root cause analysis.\nCollaborate cross-functionally with Electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Integration, Human Factor Engineering, Software Engineering, Production, Quality, and Project Management teams.\nApply continuous improvement principles to improve product quality, reliability, and manufacturability.\nUphold and model Nomad Core Values in all work.\nPerform additional duties as assigned.\nLevel Expectations:\nIT Engineer l - Entry / Developing\nSupport senior engineers with repetitive design tasks and documentation.\nExposure to at least one full product lifecycle phase (design, build, test, or release).\nCreate and update build documentation and bills of material under supervision.\nHands-on experience with basic tools.\nLearn Nomad IT standards, naming conventions, and design processes.\nFamiliarity with standard Nomad equipment (data port tester, Fiber tester, multimeter) under guidance.\nAssist with prototype builds, testing, and validation activities.\nExperience following established procedures, checklists, and engineering change processes.\nRespond to basic manufacturing questions with guidance.\nDemonstrated ability to incorporate feedback and correct design or documentation errors.\nDevelop foundational knowledge of routers, switches, satellite, audio, video, and phone systems.\n\nWork under close supervision while building technical competence and confidence.\nAcademic or project-based experience applying fundamental IT theory to real hardware.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or 2-5 years IT support experience.\n\n0-2 years IT engineering experience.\nProgression signal:Learns quickly, reduces rework, and increasingly completes tasks correctly on the first pass.\nIT Engineer ll - Independent Contributor\nIndependently design IT build documentation and BOM assemblies for assigned projects.\nExperience owning IT project design tasks end-to-end for small to mid-complexity systems.\nCreate complete, production-ready IT build documentation.\nHands-on involvement with prototype builds and failure investigation.\nExperience releasing Build Documentation to manufacturing and supporting early production.\nRegular use of and application of compliance requirements and standards (disa list and tempest requirements) with minimal oversight. Apply IT standards, and best practices to designs.\nSupport manufacturing troubleshooting and resolve moderate design issues.\nParticipate actively in design reviews and cross-functional collaboration.\nPerform basic system-level testing and validation.\nDemonstrate consistent quality, organization, and accountability in deliverables.\nDemonstrated ability to estimate effort, manage priorities, and meet engineering schedules.\nEffective written and verbal communication with manufacturing, supply chain, and peers.\nInterface directly with customers, suppliers, or regulatory bodies as needed.\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or 2-5 years IT support experience; industry experience preferred.\n2-5 years IT engineering experience.\nProgression signal:Can be trusted to deliver correct, manufacturable designs without close supervision.\nIT Engineer lll - Advanced / Technical Lead\nLead IT design for complete systems or major complexity builds.\nOwnership of advanced complexity projects (cost, performance, safety, reliability).\nTroubleshoot complex IT issues and lead root cause analysis efforts, including leading technical problem-solving during production or field failures. Experience reviewing and approving other engineers’ designs.\nOptimize designs for manufacturability, serviceability, and cost.\nMentor IT Engineer I-II team members on technical and process topics.\nInterface directly with customers, suppliers, or regulatory bodies as needed.\nDemonstrate strong technical judgment and cross-functional leadership.\nDemonstrated system-level ownership.\n5-8 years IT engineering experience.\nProgression signal:Regularly anticipates issues before they occur and raises the technical bar for the team.\nIT Engineer IV - Senior / Innovations strategic planner\nOwn IT system architecture across multiple product lines or platforms. Set IT design standards, guidelines, and best practices for the organization.\nExperience defining system architectures reused across multiple products or programs.\nLead high-risk or highly complex engineering efforts from concept through production.\nDeep familiarity with compliance, certification, and safety-critical design processes.\nOwnership of technical decision-making where failure would have significant cost or safety impact.\nExperience balancing competing constraints (schedule, cost, performance, manufacturability).\nDrive design decisions impacting safety, reliability, compliance, and scalability.\nServe as a primary technical authority for IT systems at Nomad GCS.\nCoach and mentor engineers across all levels.\nInfluence engineering strategy, tooling, and long-term technical direction.\nRecognized internally as a go-to expert for complex IT challenges.\nProven technical knowledge.\n8-12+ years advanced IT engineering experience.\nProgression signal:Others rely on this engineer’s judgment to make irreversible or high-impact decisions.\nBasic Knowledge Progression:\nLevel l:Foundational understanding of IT theory, documentation, and standards.\nLevel ll:Strong working knowledge of Audio, Video, Phone, and Data systems, codes, and manufacturing support.\nLevel lll:System-level expertise and troubleshooting mastery.\nLevel lV:Platform-level architecture and technical leadership.\nLevel V: Enterprise-level strategy, innovation, and mentorship.\nQualifications:\nBachelor of Computer Science degree or related field preferred. Degree must be ABET accredited. \nPhysical Demands:\nAbility to stand and sit for extended periods.\nManual dexterity to operate office equipment.\nOccasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.\nOccasional climbing or hands-on testing activities. \nAbility to work in office, shop, and vehicle environments as needed. \nAbility to work safely around energized systems when required.\nMust be able to travel as needed on occasion.\nWorking Environment:\nCombination of office, production floor, and vehicle-based environments.\nExposure to manufacturing noise, electrical equipment, and testing environments.\nPPE required when entering production or testing areas.\n\nNomad GCS is an equal opportunity employer, (EOE,) and voluntarily follows affirmative action guidelines. 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