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In its search for a tactical intercommunications solution for its Family of Special Operations Vehicles (FOSOV), USSOCOM identified the following issues as priorities:
• Minimizing the impact of adopting a new intercommunications system;
• Providing remote radio control to include a waveform utilized specifically by USSOCOM;
• Developing interfaces for the next generation of dual-channel man-pack and handheld radios

In addition to SCI’s responsiveness, USSOCOM selected TOCNET-G4 because it represented the most valuable combination of low SWAP-C and high capabilities in a user-friendly system. Because of this, USSOCOM is also moving towards outfitting its fleet of other combat vehicles including the JLTV and M-ATV.

Minimized Impact

To minimize the negative impacts of adopting a new system, SCI maintained the user-friendly blind-touch interfaces of many legacy systems. This ensures a clear line of continuity between legacy systems and TOCNET-G4, reducing the learning curve for most service members.

ASCM Implementation

In addition to minimized impact, SOCOM noted a preference for remote radio control, including support for the Advanced Special Communications Mode (ASCM) waveform. SCI was the only supplier with implementation for this SOCOM-specific waveform across all radio types.

Next-Gen Development

Finally, SCI worked closely with SOCOM to develop interfaces for the next generation of dual-channel man-pack and handheld radios. This ensured TOCNET’s continued role as a key contributor to SOCOM’s success in land-, air-, and sea-based missions around the globe.

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But we’re doing something extra today on the SCI Blog and sharing a few “Hot Jobs” we currently have open. These positions have been selected specifically by SCI employees who are directly responsible for recruiting. To apply, follow the links provided below. Alternately, you can see all of SCI’s job openings by visiting Sanmina’s jobs page and selecting “Defense & Aerospace” in the section labeled “Category.” Then click search to see the results.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, SCI believes that diversity is critical to our success. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please note that due to our Department of Defense contract requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.

QA Engineer (4 Positions Open)

The QA Engineer participates in advanced product quality activities. Supports product/process changes to meet customer requirements on several prime contracts. Analyzes reports and returned products and recommends corrective action. Prepares documentation for inspection/testing procedures.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the electronic manufacturing industry
• Six Sigma Green projects and Lean events
• Familiar with standards/specifications/regulatory compliance, including government.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact and communicate
• Ability to read and interpret part-specific technical prints and drawings
• Solid experience with standard quality tools and documentation (SPC, MSA, FMEA, Control Plans, Six Sigma, Pareto Analysis, APQP, PPAP, ISO9001/IATF16949)
• Ability to translate customer quality requirements into executable plans
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Agile and/or Oracle Databases and their use is highly desirable

Four QA Engineer positions are open. Apply by clicking one of the following links:

QA Engineer 21759

QA Engineer 24719

QA Engineer 24720

QA Engineer 18653

Quality Engineer for Metrology

The role of the SQE for Metrology is to generate, maintain, and at times execute command programs that drive the VME (video measurement equipment) for production in SCI Receiving Inspection.  Along with producing these programs, this person maintains and updates existing programs to ensure that they’re current to the specification or drawing, and may be called upon to assist in Root Cause/Corrective Action activities with suppliers.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• BS degree in an Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an engineering discipline
• A deep knowledge of and experience using and programming CMM (Coordinate Measurement Machine) equipment is required
• VME (Video Measuring Equipment) experience is a plus.
• Candidate must have thorough understanding of blueprints and other mechanical drawings, and have the ability to read and understand the various symbols seen on those type drawings
• Candidate must have a working knowledge of GD&T and be able to translate complex tolerances into the work environment
• In addition to CMM experience, the candidate must have working experience and be proficient in the use of manually operated hand tools.
• Experience in machine shop and machine fabrication is preferred
• Experience in injection molding is also a plus

Apply Here

ICT Test Engineer

The ICT Test Engineer will be designing, developing and implementing cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment.  Preparing test and diagnostic programs, designing test fixtures and equipment, and completing specifications and procedures for new products.  The ICT Test Engineer also develops programs for the Takaya 9400 series Flying Probe system and works with technical team when issues are identified during in-circuit test.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or Computer Science
• 12+ years in-circuit test hardware development/maintenance
• 5+ years of ICT HP3070 test development and sustaining experience to include Boundary scan development experience
• 2+ years Flying Probe development experience preferably with the Takaya 9400 series
• DFT review experience

Apply Here

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Over the years, US Army Aviation has evolved into a fast-paced, multi-role (Attack and Reconnaissance) resource to the ground force commander. The addition of even more communications systems and the lack of an evolved human-to-machine interface convinced SCI to create a true 3-Dimensional (3D) Audio capability with the FireComm® Intercommunications System.

Spatial separation between audio outputs with 3D Audio will revolutionize the way a pilot perceives the world. Much like the “cocktail party effect” experienced by an individual in a crowded room, 3D Audio will allow a pilot to respond to several audio inputs simultaneously. No more loss of situational awareness due to task saturation from multiple radios being received simultaneously. 3D audio provides the distinct capability to hear and discern what is vitally important and what is to be ignored. Most importantly, this technology can be integrated into the Apache ICS.

This capability exists with FireComm® now, with no significant hardware changes, and SCI is pursuing a collaborative effort to upgrade the Apache ICS.  Just another example of how SCI Technology is staying on the cutting edge of the current technology, and leading the communications industry for the next generation of Army aircraft.

Jay Thayer is SCI’s Director of Business Development for Aircraft Systems. Read more about his background as an AH-64 pilot here.

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Over the next few months, SCI will have representatives at several industry events. We’re hoping we’ll see you there, too.

So without further delay, here is a glance at SCI’s trade show schedule for Spring 2018.

For more information, please click the title of each event.

Global SOF Symposium

Where: Tampa, Fla.

When: 19-21 February

Booth: 109

APEX-IPC

Where: San Diego, Calif.

When: 27 February – 1 March

Booth: 3505

AUSA Global Force

Where: Huntsville, Ala.

When: 26-28 March

Booth: 1301

MRO Americas

Where: Orlando, Fla.

When: 10-12 April

Booth: 2637

ISC West

Where: Las Vegas, Nev.

When: 11-13 April

Booth: 5141

MDEX

Where: Warren, Mich.

When: 25-26 April

Booth: C13

AAAA Mission Solutions Summit

Where: Nashville, Tenn.

When: 25-27 April

Booth: 120

AUVSI Xponential

Where: Denver, Colo.

When: 30 April – 3 May

Booth: TBA

SOFIC

Where: Tampa, Fla.

When: 22-24 May

Booth: 649

To learn more, or to schedule an appointment, contact Angela.Hardin@sci.com. In addition, check back on SCI.com for updates as each trade show nears.

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On Sunday, November 5, 2017, SCI Technology’s David Worthy was pinned as a Lieutenant Colonel with the Alabama Army National Guard. In addition, David assumed change of command at Ft. McClellan in Anniston, Alabama, as Battalion Commander, 2nd Battalion (Officer Candidate School), 200th Regiment.

David has served his country for more than 27 years, having begun his career in the Alabama National Guard in 1990 as a Private First Class (PFC) Armor Crewman, M1 Tank driver. He has been a gunner and was later a Staff Sergeant, M1A2 Tank Commander. Prior to becoming an officer, David attended the Alabama Military Academy (AMA) Officer Candidate School (OCS).

In 1999, David was commissioned as an Armor Platoon Leader and later branch transferred to MP and took command of an MP Company shortly before being deployed to Iraq. He was blessed with a great team of soldiers that got the company in and out of Iraq with no injuries or loss of life. Most recently, David has worked at the 226 Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) in Mobile, Alabama, as the Chief of Operations. With his most recent promotion, David stepped into Battalion Command at the AMA OCS.

In his duties with SCI, David serves as Senior Systems Integration Lead. He joined the company in January of 2017.

SCI extends its congratulations to David and his family!

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SCI has long, deep ties to the United States military, providing world-class, cutting edge technology solutions to our war-fighters in harm’s way. In our line of work, we collaborate with our nation’s service members every day. Offering a simple but sincere “thank you” is the least we can do to show our appreciation.

All week, we’ll be posting veteran-related content on our social media accounts. (If you’re not following us, be sure to click the icons in the top-right corner of this page.) We’re proud that so many of our SCI family have served in the military, and we hope you will join us in recognizing their courage, commitment and sacrifice.

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The AH-64E is a combat weapons system that provides reaction time and maneuver space to Ground Force Commanders, enabling them to impose their will on the enemy throughout the battle space. A team of AH-64E Apaches can ultimately be the crucial difference whether our forces can seize, retain, or exploit the initiative. The photo above clearly highlights the awesome vantage point that the platform provides for the crew as they provide reaction time and maneuver space to combatant commanders. However, the extremely complex human-to-machine interaction and workload taking place within the cockpit is often overlooked. What’s not clear is how the crew interacts with this aircraft to get to that vantage point.

As the missions of the AH-64E become more diverse and technology becomes more complex, especially with the advent of Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T), we often fail to consider how the link between the human and the machine will affect the mission. These combat aviators rely almost completely on a visual interface. Combat systems developers have ignored leveraging the other human senses that can further empower the pilot and increase the operational effectiveness of the aircraft.

The three dimensional audio provided by SCI Technology’s FireComm®  digital intercommunications system (ICS) can allow each aviator to monitor and respond to multiple radios simultaneously, to instinctually react to threat weapons systems, and to increase their reaction time during emergency operations.

Furthermore, the Voice Command Interface feature of FireComm allows the aviator to use voice commands to directly manage the aircraft systems. This added voice capability allows aviators to keep his/her focus outside the aircraft and their hands directly on the flight controls instead of transitioning their attention inside the aircraft to manipulate a multi-function display (MFD).

Implementation of added aural and audio technological capabilities will further enable AH-64E aircrews to continue to conduct air-ground operations (AGO) in support of ground force commanders.

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According to a report in the Toronto Star, the incident occurred last Thursday near the Jean Lesage airport in Quebec City, Quebec. As a small Skyjet plane approached the airport for landing, it was struck by a UAV) The plane landed safely, per an airport spokesperson, but this airport drone episode drew attention to the potential danger UAVs can pose to both people and property.

“There are a lot of drones flying, and there are a lot of people flying drones thinking they’re toys,” said CFPA chairperson Greg McConnell, noting that a drone could cause a “catastrophic event” similar to a bird hitting an airplane engine.

“This should not have happened,” said Marc Garneau, Canada’s Transport Minister. “That drone should not have been there, and it’s important to point out that aircraft are particularly vulnerable when they’re on final approach.”

The 3D Threat

Both McConnell and Garneau right. Drones are everywhere in modern life. Hobbyists fly them at home. Meteorologists harness their mobility to monitor the weather. Corporations utilize them at industrial sites and in agricultural areas. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has estimated that 1.1 million civilian drones were in service in 2016 (h/t Reuters). By 2021, the FAA expects that number to triple.

Unfortunately, not everyone abides by the rules when flying drones. So while this incident should not have happened, it could happen again anywhere. At any time. Right now, there is a real need to protect airspace against this emerging 3D threat. From innocent mistakes to nefarious activities to acts of terrorism, some unauthorized UAVs are already disrupting society.

Here is just one example, as reported by the New York Post. In September, a civilian drone hit a Blackhawk helicopter flying over a New York City neighborhood. Now, imagine if the drone had caused the helicopter to crash.

We Stop Drones

Incidents like these are why SCI developed AeroGuard. A fully autonomous, rapid-response Drone Interdiction System, AeroGuard captures and disposes of any UAV threat described under FAA Part 107 regulations. With an intercept and towing capacity of greater than 55 pounds, AeroGuard is ideal for protecting against large threats that could impact airports or outdoor gatherings. In addition, AeroGuard is fully capable of preventing contraband smuggling in places like prisons and border protection areas.

Unlike other counter-drone methods, AeroGuard automatically captures intruding drones in-flight and disposes of threats away from civilian-occupied areas. This approach virtually eliminates the possibility of collateral damage. Additionally, AeroGuard features an extremely quick response time and an ultra-high top speed to stop any civilian drone threat.

For further information about AeroGuard, visit SCI’s website or www.WeStopDrones.com.

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