Satcom Technician

Job description

We are seeking a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Engineer with a Secret security clearance to support the GMD Secure Communications Operations and Maintenance contract at Fort Greely, Alaska to support our mission critical customer. Contract start date June 1, 2024.

Responsibilities

Perform Operations and Maintenance on SATCOM equipment to include replacement of circuit cards or major subassemblies

Perform component level work (down to the lowest replaceable unit (LRU)) as necessary

Perform all Operations and Maintenance (O&M) actions IAW all Technical Manuals

Maintain a Master Station Log IAW DISA Circular 310-D70-30, chapter 12

Perform Crypto device updates and perform CRO duties

Operate and maintain GT3CS terminals

Perform Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance

Maintain Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE)

Perform ancillary training tasks

Assist the Node Site Coordinator with circuit drawings and SAAs

Required Qualifications

Satellite Communications Military Technical Training Course or MILSTAR Military Technical Training Course or both

Two years post-secondary/AA-AS Degree plus 2+ years experience

Have a current IAT Level II certification (Sec+ min.) with continuing education

Have Computing Environment Certification

Have an active/current Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Have 2 - 4 years of experience working hands on with a SATCOM (preferably a 52 and MILSTAR)

Linux and Windows Computing Environment certification is a plus

Sufficient knowledge of SATCOM theory and industry standards.

Sufficient knowledge of SATCOM system equipment maintenance procedures, policies, and requirements for SATCOM terminals outside the prescribed assets mentioned in the job req.

Knowledge of DISA Pacific practices and policies

Have 2 - 4- years experience in SATCOM working on C-Band terminals

Relocation, competitive salary, 15 days paid leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, workman's comp provided.

Security Clearance

Active Secret Clearance required.