25U Signal Support Systems Specialist

National Guard; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Job summary

National Guard is seeking a Signal Support Systems Specialist to keep communications active for units, integrating signal systems and networks and performing unit-level maintenance on signal equipment.

Advanced team members supervise training and maintain signal support systems, deliver training for automation gear, and prepare maintenance requests for unit signal assets, while operating vehicle-powered generators as needed.

Qualifications

• Understanding mechanical and electrical principles.
• Experience with preventive maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of line installation and wiring techniques.
• Familiarity with communication security policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain radio and data distribution systems.
• Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems.
• Provide technical assistance and training for local area networks.
• Maintenance for equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles, and power generators.

Skills

Mechanical principles

Electrical principles

Preventive maintenance

Line installation & wiring

Security procedures

Interest in electronics

Job description

Communication is the pulse of Army National Guard units, and it’s up to the Signal Support Systems Specialist to ensure the information keeps flowing so the military doesn’t miss a beat.

Signal Support Systems Specialists are responsible for integrating signal systems and networks; performing signal support functions and unit-level maintenance on authorized signal equipment; and installing, operating, and maintaining radio and data distribution systems.

Advanced team members supervise and train other Soldiers; maintain and install signal support systems and terminal devices; provide technical assistance and training for automation and communications equipment; prepare maintenance and supply requests for unit-level signal support; and operate and perform preventative maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles.

Job Duties

• Maintain radio and data distribution systems
• Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems
• Provide technical assistance and training for local area networks
• Maintenance for equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles, and power generators

Some of the Skills You’ll Learn

• Mechanical and electrical principles
• Preventive maintenance procedures
• Line installation and wiring techniques
• Communication security policies and procedures

Helpful Skills

• Interest in working with electronic equipment
• Interest in problem solving

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with companies that produce communications and electronic equipment. Additional study and two years of electronics experience will also qualify you for certification as an Associate Certified Electronics Technician.

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 Signal Support Systems Specialists consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you’ll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) which will include a combination of hands-on and classroom training.