25S Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer

National Guard; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Guard is seeking Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainers to ensure uninterrupted communication for military missions. This role involves operating and maintaining satellite communication systems, providing technical guidance, and conducting network operations. Training includes basic military skills and advanced specialized training.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Pay while learning skills

Military benefits

Qualifications

• Interest in communications equipment and satellite systems.
• Ability to perform physically and mentally under pressure.
• Conduct network operations and maintenance of communication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Transmitting, receiving, and logging messages according to military procedures.
• Operating telephone switchboards and responding to emergency calls.
• Preparing system and equipment related forms and reports.

Skills

Maintenance of satellite communications equipment

Use of various types of communication equipment

Ability to work as a team member

Education

Basic Training

18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT)

Job description

Communication is a vital part of the military’s ability to run successful missions. It’s the role of the Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainers to ensure the lines of communication are always open, by installing, operating, and maintaining strategic and tactical multi-channel satellite communications.

Duties of the Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer include: transmitting, receiving, and logging messages according to military procedures; encoding and decoding classified messages; operating telephone switchboards; installing, maintaining, and operating communications equipment; and monitoring and responding to emergency calls.

Advanced Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainers provide guidance on technical issues to other Soldiers; identify and report electronic jamming and deception; and apply appropriate electronic countermeasures.

Job Duties
• Conduct stressed and unstressed network operations
• Maintenance of satellite communications equipment and associated devices
• Prepare system and equipment related forms and reports

Some of the Skills You’ll Learn
• Use of various types of communication equipment
• Working with codes
• Maintenance and care of communications equipment

Helpful Skills
• Interest in communications equipment and satellite systems
• Ability to perform physically and mentally under pressure
• Ability to work as a team member

Earn While You Learn
Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for a Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you’ll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions.