On-Site Satellite Operations Technician — Critical Systems

Akima; García; Hybrid; MXN 1,662,000 - 2,585,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, hires a Satellite Operations Technician to support the STORMS contract at Diego Garcia, BIOT. The technician conducts satellite operations and maintenance to sustain RTS communications-electronics equipment and ensures continuity of operations.

Requirements include active SECRET clearance, US citizenship, ability to climb ladders and work on elevated platforms, strong English communication, and experience with electronic test equipment.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance or higher is required.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Ability to climb high ladders and work on elevated platforms.
• Capable of strenuous physical work as described in the posting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in English.
• Familiar with electronic test equipment (multimeters, scopes, counters, generators).
• Position may require additional government certifications.
• Preferred Electronics associate degree and COMSEC experience.

Responsibilities

• Configures, operates and maintains assigned systems during satellite support, test, and maintenance activities.
• Initiates, directs and verifies completion of all operational events during acquisition, tracking and commanding functions.
• Performs Senior Contract Representative duties as required.
• Maintains cognizance of station equipment status.
• Performs COMSEC duties as required.
• Assists with repairs and alignment of equipment per TOs/TMs or manuals.
• Assists with Preventive Maintenance Inspection activities.
• Maintains vehicle folders.
• Prepares daily activity log entries in appropriate electronic systems.
• Performs all required systems administration on mission related equipment.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Security culture awareness

Education

Associate degree in Electronics

COMSEC experience (EKMS/KMI) preferred

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, hires a Satellite Operations Technician to support the STORMS contract at Diego Garcia, BIOT. The technician conducts satellite operations and maintenance to sustain RTS communications-electronics equipment and ensures continuity of operations.

Requirements include active SECRET clearance, US citizenship, ability to climb ladders and work on elevated platforms, strong English communication, and experience with electronic test equipment.