C004872 Senior Technician (Electronics Maint) (NS) - TUE 29 Sep RELAUNCH

EMW, Inc.; Verona; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

EMW, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician (Electronics Maintenance) for on-site work in Lughezzano, Italy.

The role centers on operating and maintaining the Satellite Ground Station and associated communications facilities, including field interventions and data-network support for deployed NATO forces. Key requirements include an active NATO SECRET clearance, 5+ years in related maintenance, and expertise across RF subsystems, MODEMs, cryptographic gear, and TCP/IP networks.

Competenze

• Active NATO SECRET security clearance.
• Diploma/secondary education with 5 years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years in operation or maintenance of satellite ground terminals or related systems.
• Experience with RF sub-systems, transmit/receive chains, and associated equipment.
• Familiarity with MODEMs, cryptographic gear, and network routers/switches.
• Knowledge of M&C systems, TCP/IP fundamentals, and telecom QA practices.

Mansioni

• Operate and maintain the Satellite Ground Station and related links, including field interventions.
• Maintain station logs and report outages.
• Activate circuits per work orders and ensure proper provisioning.
• Keep data networks operational to support deployed NATO forces.
• Contribute to on-the-job training and feed back for program improvements.
• Fulfill duties assigned by Station Command and integrate with NCIA/NATO operations.

Conoscenze

NATO SECRET clearance

Satellite ground terminals maintenance

TCP/IP fundamentals

M&C systems knowledge

RF system troubleshooting

English language proficiency

Formazione

Diploma or secondary education + 5 years related experience

Strumenti

MODEMs

Cryptographic equipment

Routers and switches

GPS-disciplined frequency references

Fibre optic cables

Descrizione del lavoro

Deadline Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026

Requirement: Senior Technician (Electronics Maintenance)

Location: Lughezzano, IT

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 400

Required Start Date: 2 November 2026

End Contract Date: 31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties & Role:

Under the direction of the Shift Chief and Chief Technician, the incumbent will perform duties such as the following:

• Operate and perform unit and field level maintenance and emergency interventions on the Satellite Ground Station and associated communications facilities, and terrestrial links (DLOS, Fibre) terminating at the SGS;
• Maintain station logs and ensure proper outage reporting
• Activate circuits in accordance with circuit work orders
• Operate/maintain data networks to provide reach-back/backhaul anchoring for deployed NATO forces
• Provide feedback to Chief Technician and Station Engineers for internal training program improvements, and ensure maintenance personnel comply with prescribed maintenance procedures.
• Participate in On-the-Job-Training (OJT) programs to complement official NCI Academy training program.
• Perform all duties requested by Station Command, and related to daily functioning of the Site and position of the Site within NCIA, NATO, and the local community.
• Carry out other duties as directed.

Requirements

Skill, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
• Vocational training at a higher level in a relevant discipline, or equivalent, or Diploma of secondary education - and 5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 years' experience in the operation or maintenance of satellite ground terminals/stations, or related systems such as radars or Line-Of-Sight.
• Essential basic experience with antenna sub-system including radome, feed horn, reflector, pedestal, waveguides, tracking receiver, servo and drive equipment, including fault diagnosis and repair;
• Essential basic experience with transmit and receive chains, including; up and down converters, Low Noise Amplifiers and High Power Amplifiers;
• Essential basic experience with MODEMs, cryptographic equipment, routers and switches;
• Essential basic experience with computer-assisted Monitor and Control System (M&CS) for system supervision;
• Essential basic experience with GPS-disciplined Frequency Reference Standards and associated distribution systems;
• Essential basic experience with Fibre Optical cables and other tails systems;
• In-depth knowledge of digital techniques;
• Essential basic experience with TCP/IP fundamentals, video transmission principles and telecommunications quality assurance practices;
• Essential basic experience with testing and maintenance of modern communications systems;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally, using tact and diplomacy, with good briefing skills.

Desirable Experience and Education:

• On-line performance, accounting, fault, security and configuration management of digital networks and associated transmission systems, to include; packet switching systems in support of voice & data transfer;
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements;
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT.

Language Requirements:

• English SLP 2222 (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)
• The HQ's host nation language is required.

NOTE: The work both oral and written in this post and in this Headquarters as a whole is conducted mainly in English.