Field Support Technician

Entarian; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Entarian is seeking a Field Support Technician at JBLM, WA to perform tactical radio field support, troubleshoot, install, and maintain C5ISR equipment onsite when not on TDY. You will provide local unit support and design, modify, and install portions of the network infrastructure.

The role requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance, plus 5 years of field support experience with tactical radios and the skill to distinguish between hardware and software problems in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; four additional years of direct relevant technical experience can substitute for education.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.
• Five years of relevant field support experience with tactical radios.
• Ability to differentiate between hardware and software problems in multi-vendor systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform fielding, installation, operations, test, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, training, and support.
• Hands-on experience in electronics, network support, computers, tactical radios, satellite networks, encryption, and COMSEC.
• Assist in tests and evaluations of electronic instrumentation for problem solving.

Skills

Tactical radios

Electronics

Network troubleshooting

Data encryption

COMSEC

Hardware / software split

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Satellite networks

Job description

Overview/ Job Responsibilities

Entarian is looking for a Field Support Technician. The selected candidate will perform tactical radio field support and be independently responsible for troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of C5ISR equipment. The selected candidate will provide local unit support and be onsite in JBLM, WA when not on TDY. Provide network engineering, satellite communications, architecture, analysis, development, and network operations support to PM Tactical Radios. Responsible for independently designing, modifying, and installing portions of the network infrastructure. Assures non-functioning network components are repaired/replaced in a timely manner.

• Perform fielding, installation, operations, test, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, over the shoulder training, exercise and test support and maintenance.
• Hands-on or educational experience in one or more of the following core technical areas: electronics, network support (hardware/software), computers (hardware or software), tactical radios, satellite networks, data encryption, web-based apps, encryption devices, COMSEC, or Platforms.
• Assists in conducting tests and evaluations of electronic instrumentation by laboratory and field tests for use in solving existing problems.

Salary Range $70,000-$85,000 BOE.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. Four (4) years of additional direct relevant technical experience can be substituted/utilized for education.
• Must be a US Citizen and be capable of maintaining DoD Secret Clearance.
• Must have 5 years of relevant experience and understanding in field support of tactical radios.
• Capability to distinguish between hardware and software problems in multi-vendor systems.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to Deploy to austere locations and climb in and around military vehicles of all types.
• Required to regularly sit, walk, and/or stand throughout various times during the day.

Desired Qualifications

• Tactical Radio Experience (To include the following waveforms). SINCGARS, TACSAT, MOUS, TSM, HF Operations.

• Prior military experience.

About Us

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.

Entarian is anEqual Opportunity and Aff ... Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.