Communications Technician

Astrion; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Communications Technician in San Diego, CA to install and operate line-of-sight and SATCOM digital communications equipment for the USV Operations and Sustainment program. This role requires hands-on experience with military communications gear and the ability to work onboard vessels.

You will support at-sea testing of unmanned systems for the US Navy and must be eligible for a DoD Secret clearance, with 5+ years of relevant field experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a technician for military communications equipment.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing RF equipment.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing Satellite Communications equipment.
• Able to work on small and large boats in a dynamic environment.
• Eligible for a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install and operate line-of-sight and SATCOM digital communications equipment.
• Support at-sea testing of unmanned systems for the US Navy.

Skills

Military comms equipment

RF equipment operation

SATCOM equipment operation

Vessel/boats work

Secret clearance eligibility

Job description

Overview

Communications Technician

LOCATION:San Diego CA

JOB STATUS:Full-time

CLEARANCE: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret ClearanceCERTIFICATIONS:N/A

TRAVEL:Some travel may be required

SALARY RANGE: Estimated $75,000 - $85,000 USD annually*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Communications Technician with COMSEC experience for the USV Operations and Sustainment program supporting Astrion Navy Division.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• 5+ years’ experience as a technician for military communications equipment


• Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing RF equipment


• Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing Satellite Communications equipment


• Able to work on small and large boats in a dynamic environment


• Eligible for a Secret security clearance

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Current Secret security clearance


• Radio Frequency (RF) wireless communication troubleshooting and repair experience.


• Experience working onboard navy vessels as an EKMS and Communications technician


• Experience with unmanned systems

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install and operate line-of-sight and SATCOM digital communications equipment


• Support at-sea testing of unmanned systems for the US Navy.