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

EMW; Verona; In loco; EUR 156.000 - 312.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

EMW in Lughezzano, Italy, seeks a Senior Technician (Electronics Maintenance) to perform unit and field maintenance on the Satellite Ground Station and associated links under the supervision of the Shift Chief. This on-site role requires strong diagnostic and repair skills and adherence to procedures.

Candidates must hold a NATO SECRET clearance, have vocational training or higher education with 5 years of relevant experience, and be proficient with RF chains, GPS standards, fibre optics, and

Competenze

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance.
• 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent with vocational training or diploma.
• Experience with satellite ground terminals or related systems (radars, LOS).
• Knowledge of antenna subsystems, transceiver chains and fibre optics is required.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, modems, cryptographic equipment and M&C systems is essential.

Mansioni

• Operate and perform unit and field maintenance on the Satellite Ground Station and related links.
• Maintain station logs and manage outage reporting.
• Activate circuits per work orders.
• Operate/maintain data networks for reach-back/backhaul for deployed NATO forces.
• Provide feedback for training program improvements and ensure procedures are followed.
• Participate in OJT programs aligned with NCI Academy training.
• Carry out duties as directed by Station Command.

Conoscenze

NATO SECRET clearance

Satellite maintenance

TCP/IP basics

Fault diagnosis

Communication skills

Formazione

Diploma or higher vocational training

5 years relevant experience

Strumenti

Satellite ground terminals

GPS reference standards

Transmit/receive chains hardware

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.

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.