SATCOM Technician - Saudi Arabia (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Saudi Arabia; On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a SATCOM Technician for onsite work in Saudi Arabia. This role involves the technical support and maintenance of satellite communication systems. Applicants should have a robust background in SATCOM principles and hold relevant security clearances and certifications. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and a generous 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

401(k) plan with employer matching

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• 5 years prior relevant experience or 3 years with advanced degree.
• Must have DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification.
• Must possess active Secret U.S. government issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot Satellite Terminal systems.
• Analyze capabilities and performance, responds to circuit outages.
• Coordinate with distant end facilities to restore communication services.

Skills

SATCOM principles

signal flow

CISCO routers

Education

Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)

Job description

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## SATCOM Technician - Saudi Arabia (Onsite)
locations
: ZME: Undisclosed Foreign Location, Undisclosed, 0000, United States of America
time type
: Full time
posted on
: Posted Today
job requisition id
: 01774421

Date Posted:

2025-06-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

ZME: Undisclosed Foreign Location, Undisclosed, 0000, United States of America

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret
Raytheon Company, Managed By Collins Aerospace.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced andintelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospacehas the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
Collins Aerospace is seeking a are seeking aSATCOM Technician to work onsite in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
What You Will Do
The SATCOM Technician will be part of a team that provides technicalservicessupport;responsiblefor operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of Satellite Terminal systems, including connectivity to local and wide area networks, end-to end telecommunications, circuit switching systems. The SATCOM will analyze capabilities and performance, identifies problems, takes corrective actions to ensure the most efficient operations of the SATCOM equipment and monitor status and performance of Transmission/Receive systems. Theindividualwill quicklyrespondto circuit outages and coordinates with distant end facilities and local Systems/Users, when necessary, in order to restorecommunicationsserviceswhile performing other duties and assignments as desired. Requires 24x7 shift work (candidate will be assigned to a shift, to bedeterminedby mission requirements)

Qualifications You Must Have

Excellentskills and background in SATCOM principals, operations, maintenance, and repair and utilizing common SATCOM test equipment. Experience in signal flow and end-to-end configuration diagrams for circuits and familiarity with CISCO routers. Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience. Must meet and be current with DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification requirements (Security + CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA Security). Active and transferableSecretU.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain SCI after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer
Prior military satellitecommunicationstechnician Experience hardening maintenance and hardening testing experience A mix of strategic and tactical satellitecommunicationsexperience CCNA certification Basic Linux or RedHat-based server administration experience with operations, preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting on generators
What We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees. Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employerretirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option. Tuition reimbursement program. Student Loan Repayment Program. Life insurance and disability coverage. Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional lifeand accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection. Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits. Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning. Adoption Assistance. Autism Benefit. Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions. Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program. Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits. Bright Horizons, child and elder care services. Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program. And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!
civilian,military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever andwherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and securecommunications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft andcollaborative
\Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs beforeapplying to this role.

Onsite:Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. Thisincludes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to thedevelopment of our products.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds weform – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again andagain.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

Employee Referral Eligible

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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