SIGINT Sensor Resource Manager (SRM) - Skill Bridge Fellowship

Date Posted: 2025-08-14
Country: United States of America
Location: Beale AFB, CA
Address: 7400 Spencer Paul Drive, Beale AFB, CA 95903 USA

Position Details

Role Type: Onsite
Company: Collins Aerospace (an RTX company)
Managed by: Collins Aerospace
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI - Current

About the Role

Collins Aerospace is looking to host a transitioning veteran as a highly motivated SIGINT Sensor Resource Manager (SRM) to join our team in supporting the US Air Force's Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) at Beale AFB, CA. This critical role involves managing our SIGINT enterprise system and requires a strong technical background and a dedication to providing exceptional support to our customer.

This is a full-time, on-site position at Beale AFB, CA, operating on a rotating shift schedule.

Collins Aerospace is a provider of Skill Bridge Fellowship opportunities for transitioning service members to gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace and defense business from some of the most respected leaders and engineers in the industry. Skill Bridge fellows will not be eligible for any compensation during their fellowship, as they will continue to receive all military pay and benefits. Upon successful completion of this fellowship, you will be well prepared and encouraged to apply for open positions listed on our careers page.

Skill Bridge Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a Skill Bridge Fellowship, you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be eligible to participate in Fellowship per DoD Instruction 1322.29
• Must be projected to receive an honorable discharge from the military
• Must have all TAP and transition requirements completed prior to the start date
• Must receive approval from Unit Commander or O4+ in the chain of command
• Must be located within a commutable distance or willing/approved to relocate to the job location

Responsibilities

As the Sensor Resource Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of our DCGS ST (SIGINT) system. This includes:

• Managing and maintaining the sensor software supporting the DCGS ST systems
• Performing high-level systems administration of specialized ST software
• Operating DCGS software controlling multiple sensors, sites, and systems within the AF DCGS architecture
• Providing technical engineering expertise and support to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and stakeholders through incident ticketing systems
• Conducting in-depth analysis, diagnostics, and fault isolation for the DCGS software and systems
• Support SIGINT post-upgrade efforts, in accordance with (IAW) technical data, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and operating instructions (OIs)
• Performing pre-mission configuration tasks, including system checks, reboots, ground ring establishment, etc.
• Providing real-time DCGS support to the customer, operators, and end-users
• Collect DCGS data for mission debriefs across all supported communities

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience within a complex technical environment such as DCGS, preferably supporting SIGINT or similar systems
• This can be focused, or a combination of systems administration, software management, network management, or data analytics
• Desired military experience and qualifications in the Air Force AFSC 1DX, 1NX, or 1BX career fields, as comparable to other military branches

Education

• Ideal candidate will have a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or completed 2 years accredited coursework towards such degree

Technical Skills

• Security+ or higher DoD 8570 level II certification
• Linux, Docker, Puppet and a technical proficiency with software management, system administration, and troubleshooting are desired

Communication Skills

• Written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with the customer, OEM, and internal stakeholders
• Ability to clearly articulate technical issues and solutions

Problem-Solving Skills

• Demonstrated ability to analyze technical problems, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions

Teamwork

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a distributed team environment

Security Clearance

• Top Secret/SCI required to start, with ability to obtain and maintain a CI Poly

Shift Work

• Willingness and ability to work a rotating shift schedule to support 24/7 operations

Location

• Must be able to work on-site 100% of the time at Beale AFB, CA

Preferred Qualifications

• Eligible to participate in Fellowship per DoD Instruction 1322.29
• Projected to receive an honorable discharge from the military
• All TAP and transition requirements completed prior to the start date
• Approval from Unit Commander or O4+ in the chain of command
• Located within a commutable distance or willing/approved to relocate to the job location

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

About Collins Aerospace

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 customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Additional Information

• U.S. Citizenship Required: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Active and Transferable Security Clearance Required: Prior to start date
• Employee Referral Eligible: Yes
• Hashtag: #skillbridge

Note: Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit.