Communications Technician

RTX; Manama; On-site; BHD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a CTA Communications Technician in Manama, Bahrain, to repair, test, and sustain Patriot-specific communications equipment. You will support Fire Units and Battalion, provide technical assistance and training, and assist in planning fixed site and tactical deployments with IP routing and MIDS/LInk-16 related tasks.

The role requires certification as a Communications Tower Worker and familiarity with TCP/IP devices, Cisco CLI, and industrial networking.

Qualifications

• Two years experience troubleshooting Patriot radio systems and related military tactical radios.
• Proficient with IPC-A-610 or equivalent practices and RF theory.
• Experience with IP routing and Ethernet layer 2/3 standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot fault isolation and verify functional operation of PATRIOT radios and radio relay systems.
• Assist in maintenance repairs and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Configure and restore Cisco/industrial TCP/IP devices using CLI.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Fault isolation

Repair

PATRIOT radios

IP routing

Cisco CCNA/CompTIA Network+

Test equipment

CLI configuration

Safety standards (NATE/OSHA)

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Cisco CLI

Industrial test equipment

Job description

What You Will Do

The CTA Communications Technician shall be responsible for organizational repair maintenance of Patriot-specific communications equipment including FSAMG LCS and communications towers in support of the Fire Units and Battalion. The CTA Communication Technician shall provide technical assistance and sustainment refresher training to Bahrain Defense Force BDF personnel. The CTA Communications Technician shall provide technical advice assistance and demonstration of methods to BDF personnel to include BDF civilian contractors applicably authorized via the International Traffic and Arms Regulation ITAR for the testing maintenance repair configuration and operation of all Patriot Specific communications and related equipment within the Battalion FU area of operations including FSAMG and tower equipment Ultra High Frequency systems COMSEC devices as authorized IP Routers and switches PFOS MIDS terminals supporting Link-16 per MIL-STD-6016 and STANAG 5516 Launcher of HCN new high-capacity network capability 3011C links cabling and other communications equipment. Work shall comply with applicable industrial and military standards for interoperability and safety. The CTA Communications Technician shall assist in the coordination of maintenance repairs. The CTA Communications Technician shall provide expertise in communications planning for fixed site and tactical deployments including utilization and setup of the tactical 15m mast for mobile operations. The CTA Communications Technician shall also be responsible for building and tower mounted UHF VHF communication equipment that requires certification as a Communications Tower Worker in accordance with NATE Course Training Standards CTS ANSI TIA-222 for antenna supporting structures and OSHA fall protection requirements 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M ANSI Z359. Additionally have familiarization with IP Switching and Routing.

This position is located in Manama Bahrain

Manama, Bahrain.

Qualifications You Must Have

Minimum of two 2 years experience in troubleshooting fault isolation repair and functional verification of PATRIOT specific radios and radio relay communications systems and or other related military tactical radio communications systems. Proficiency in the use of commercial test equipment and tools used in troubleshooting and repair of electronic circuits is mandatory aligned with IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies or equivalent practices. An excellent knowledge of basic and advanced electronics basic RF theory and Red and Black IP routing per IEEE 802 3 Ethernet and related Layer 2 3 standards. Also be a graduate of the Contractor Logistics Support School the US Army PATRIOT Intermediate Maintenance Course or PATRIOT System Technicians Course or have the equivalent of two 2 years of PATRIOT maintenance experience focused on IP switching and routing or industrial TCP IP certification e g Cisco CCNA or CompTIA Network. Able to certify as a Communications Tower Worker climbing up to 350 feet meeting NATE CTS and applicable ANSI OSHA standards. Knowledge of configuring operating and restoring Cisco and other industrial TCP IP Layer 2 and 3 devices using Command Line Interface CLI consistent with Cisco certification body of knowledge and IEEE standards.

Qualifications We Prefer

Should be skilled in troubleshooting MIDS terminals JTIDS and similar radios supporting Link-16 operations. Knowledgeable in FM and AM variants. Experience with Link-16 3011C multicast links and PADIL operations in the ECS FSAMG D-PICC and LoH. Demonstrated experience or working knowledge of Patriot SPIN software or CISCO Command Line Interface CLI. Experience with Software Defined Radios SDR and or computer to radio communications. Experience with Linux e g RHEL 8 9 Windows RHEL and Windows Server.

Required Education

Bachelor s degree in related field and 8-12 years of related experience.

What We Offer

Whether you re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation healthcare wellness retirement and work life benefits career development and recognition programs Some of the benefits we offer include parental including paternal leave flexible work schedules achievement awards educational assistance and child adult backup care.

Additional Information

Onsite Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products Qualifications You Must Have : Minimum of two (2) years experience in troubleshooting, fault isolation, repair and functional verification of PATRIOT specific radios and radio relay communications systems and/or other related military tactical radio communications systems. Proficiency in the use of commercial test equipment and tools used in troubleshooting and repair of electronic circuits is mandatory, aligned with IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies or equivalent practices. An excellent knowledge of basic and advanced electronics, basic RF theory and Red and Black IP routing (per IEEE 802.3 Ethernet and related Layer 2/3 standards). Also be a graduate of the Contractor Logistics Support School, the US Army PATRIOT Intermediate Maintenance Course, or PATRIOT System Technicians Course, or have the equivalent of two (2) years of PATRIOT maintenance experience focused on IP switching and routing, or industrial TCP/IP certification (e.g., Cisco CCNA or CompTIA Network+). Able to certify as a Communications Tower Worker, climbing up to 350 feet, meeting NATE CTS and applicable ANSI/OSHA standards. Knowledge of configuring, operating, and restoring Cisco and other industrial TCP/IP Layer 2 and 3 devices using Command Line Interface (CLI), consistent with Cisco certification body of knowledge and IEEE standards. Qualifications We Prefer: Should be skilled in troubleshooting MIDS terminals, JTIDS and similar radios supporting Link-16 operations. Knowledgeable in FM and AM variants. Experience with Link-16, 3011C multicast links, and PADIL operations in the ECS, FSAMG, D-PICC, and LoH. Demonstrated experience or working knowledge of Patriot SPIN software or CISCO Command Line Interface (CLI). Experience with Software Defined Radios (SDR) and/or computer to radio communications. Experience with Linux (e.g., RHEL 8/9), Windows, RHEL, and Windows Server.