Communications Engineering Technician IV (NITE)

Sa Techinc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) match

PTO & Holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

SA-TECH is hiring a Communications Engineering Technician IV at NAS Oceana (Virginia Beach, VA) to maintain all systems and communications equipment. You will perform complex troubleshooting, document actions, and write procedures while coordinating frequency usage and maintenance with a mission-focused team.

The role requires a high school diploma, DoD training, URC certifications, and DoD security clearances eligibility. Travel up to 20% and strict safety standards apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal Navy C School or equivalent electronic maintenance training.
• Minimum URC-200, URC-721 and URC-117 training complete.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level 1 certification and Security+ (Maintenance) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preventative maintenance on all systems and communications equipment.
• Perform complex troubleshooting, isolate faults and repair to component level.
• Document maintenance actions in IEMS and Deltek accurately.
• Write and review work instructions for all system and communications equipment.
• Travel up to 20% as required; support government customer tasks.

Skills

Security+ certification

IAT Level 1

Tower climbing operations

U.S. citizenship eligible

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

URC-200

URC-721

URC-117

COMSEC certification

Job description

Description

Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt

Work Location: Virginia Beach, VA (NAS Oceana)

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 35-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

At NAS Oceana located at Virginia Beach, VA, SA-TECH supports the Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) that covers the development, integration, management and support of an integrated program to enable a continuous, multi-domain, Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) training platform across multiple physical training locations. Together with our partners, SA-TECH is helping integrate the Navy Combined Tactical Training Range (NCTTR) and the Southern California Offshore Range (SCORE) into the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) environment.

SA-TECH is currently looking to hire a Communications Engineering Technician IV at NAS Oceana (Virginia Beach, VA) to maintain all systems, communications equipment and all associated components.

Specific duties include (but are not limited to):

• Coordinate preventative maintenance on all Systems and Communication equipment.
• Perform complex troubleshooting, isolate malfunctions, repair equipment to the component level, and incorporate engineering changes.
  • Work requires detailed understanding of the interrelationships of RF operating system diagnostics and circuits.
• Exercise independent judgment on tasks such as making circuit and waveform analyses, and tracing relationships in signal flow.
• Use complex test instruments, such as pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, distortion analyzers, site masters and computer analytical equipment.
• Accurately document maintenance actions in IEMS.
• Write and review Work Instructions and procedures for all System and Communication Equipment.
  • Quality Assurance may review work for compliance with accepted practices.
• Perform organizational, intermediate, and depot-level maintenance on assigned equipment and assist other range technicians as required.
• Perform corrosion control on all towers and all other communications equipment as required.
• Operate all Systems, Communications equipment and all associated components.
• Coordinate frequency usage on all Systems and Communication equipment.
  • Work requires detailed understanding of the interrelationships of RF operating system and basic network operations.
• Exercise independent judgment on tasks that support government customer.
• Ensure all personnel are assigned to tasks for which they are qualified.
• Identify training requirements and monitor training accomplishments.
• Interface with other technicians to ensure coordination of requirements, services and tasking.
• Support special tests, evaluations, equipment relocations, and new equipment installations as required including all communication systems.
• Coordinate integration efforts with associate contractors.
• Ensure all configuration changes pursuant to the duties of this position are documented and approved IAW established processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Operations Manager.
• Responsible for adhering to environmental, safety, and health standards related to the work activity, including the wearing of all personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must cease work and notify lead, supervisor, or manager of all unsafe conditions.
• Complete all assigned training to include, but not limited to, monthly training assigned in SharePoint, government-assigned training in TWMS, and all other non-recurring training as assigned.
• Accurately document work performed in Deltek for parent company and prime contractor.
• Cross-train and qualify to operate other range systems.
• May be required to travel up to 20% in performance of work, government joint travel regulations are applicable to all travel.
• Work is scheduled by the manager or supervisor based on mission schedule and fleet requirements.
  • Mission support may require shifting of schedules to accommodate fleet readiness.
• Must be operationally qualified at designated tech level within six months of hiring or promotion.
• Other duties as assigned by the Communications Coordinator/Lead.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 50 pounds solo.
• Reports to Communications Coordinator/Lead (Site Mgr. 1).
• Must be able to travel up to 20%, per mission needs.
• Some intermittent overtime may be required.

Requirements

Education/Experience/Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Formal classroom education equivalent to Navy "C" School or vocational school with formal training in the field of electronic equipment maintenance and/or communications security (COMSEC).
• Minimum position-specific training required includes URC-200, URC-721 and URC-117.
• Must meet the DOD 8570 certifications and requirements for IAT Level 1.
• May be required to maintain current COMSEC certification.
• May be requested to be qualified to conduct tower climbing operations.
• May be required to obtain & maintain a current Security+ certification (Maintenance).
• Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

Supporting Our Warfighters

As a well-respected and long-established DoD employer, SA-TECH recognizes that our success is indicative of our team members' hard work and dedication towards a common goal… Supporting our Warfighters. Along with unparalleled stability, we have the ingredients for superior performance with a servant leadership mentality that provides an affirmation of purpose and value in a team-oriented positive work environment. As such, we provide a sense of family, competitive pay and employee benefits, along with a strong commitment to the professional development of our workforce and for providing broad career opportunities throughout the United States.

SA-TECH offers:

• Employee Recognition
• Above-Average Compensation
• Competitive Benefits
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• PTO and Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave

Other Important Information You Should Know:

• By applying to this posting, you express interest in the position and may be considered for other opportunities within the company that match your skills.
• SA-TECH offers flexible work schedules depending on the program, alongside generous PTO benefits.
• We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and evaluate all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
• We participate in the E-Verify system to verify work authorization in the U.S.

All responses will be handled with strict confidentiality.

** Please note that any provided salary information is a general guideline. SA-TECH considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s work experience, education, training, and skills as well as market and business considerations when extending offers.