Lead Ground Systems Technician

Gemini Industries, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemini Industries, Inc. is seeking a Lead Ground Systems Technician for on-site support at a Government facility in the United States. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance at contract start, an engineering qualification, and extensive hands-on maintenance of TT&C ground systems, antennas, and related RF/electrical subsystems.

Occasional CONUS/OCONUS travel and strict safety compliance are expected. The ideal candidate will lead preventive and corrective maintenance, interpret complex

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance at contract start and ability to work at a Government facility.
• Technical certification or Associate Degree in Engineering required.
• Five to ten years of hands-on ground-system maintenance experience in telemetry, tracking and command systems.
• At least five years with ground-system test equipment and reading complex electrical/RF schematics.
• Two years of leadership and project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of satellite communications and technical data interpretation.
• Willing to assume Key Personnel responsibilities by Jan 1, 2027, and complete required trainings.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground equipment maintenance for TT&C infrastructure, communications systems, and antennas.
• Troubleshoot RF, electrical, and network-system faults and document corrective actions.
• Maintain maintenance logs, work orders, configuration records, and government asset accountability.
• Coordinate safety, site access, vendor activities, and technical training.
• Direct preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, and acceptance testing.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Ground-system maintenance

Leadership

Project management

RF schematics interpretation

Technical writing

Site safety

Engineering certification

Education

Technical certification or Associate Degree in Engineering

Tools

Ground-test equipment

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Location:

10 SOPS ground facilities; assigned duty station and site travel as required; on-site Government facility

Clearance:

Active TS/SCI clearance at contract start, in accordance with PWS 2.8.1

Education:

Technical certification or Associate Degree in Engineering.

Outcomes:

• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and accurate equipment condition and repair records.
• Troubleshoot ground-system faults and document corrective actions, verification testing, and operational restoration.
• Ensure team compliance with equipment safety, 3M maintenance practices, configuration control, and technical orders.
• Maintain responsive coordination with operations personnel for alarms, communications outages, and emergent repairs.

Responsibilities:

The Lead Ground Systems Technician directs and performs ground equipment maintenance for 10 SOPS TT&C infrastructure, communications systems, and associated antenna and electronic subsystems, supporting preventive maintenance, anomaly troubleshooting, integration, and service restoration.

Functions and Tasks:

• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance on TT&C ground equipment, antenna systems, and associated communications circuits.
• Troubleshoot RF, electrical, electromechanical, and network-system faults using applicable diagnostic equipment.
• Interpret electrical/RF schematics, maintenance requirements, and technical publications.
• Direct ground system anomaly responses, repairs, technical inspections, installation support, and acceptance tests.
• Maintain work orders, configuration records, maintenance logs, material requirements, and Government equipment accountability.
• Coordinate site safety, equipment support, communications circuits, vendor activities, and technical training.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance at start of contract performance.
• Technical certification or Associate Degree in Engineering.
• Five to ten years of hands-on ground-system equipment maintenance focused on telemetry, tracking, and command systems.
• At least five years using ground-system test equipment and interpreting complex electrical and RF schematics.
• At least two years of leadership and project management experience.
• Deep operational knowledge of satellite communications and ability to interpret complex technical data.
• Proactive troubleshooting and rapid, decisive problem solving of complex ground-system issues, with strong interpersonal and technical writing skills.
• Available to assume Key Personnel responsibilities by the 1 January 2027 phase-in start.
• Able to complete all initial, recurring, site-specific, and role-specific training and certifications required by the PWS, DD Form 254, and approved Management and Staffing Plan.

The following qualifications are desired:

• Experience maintaining SGLS/EHF antennas and related large electromechanical systems.
• Navy 3M, COMSEC local-element, or similar maintenance credentials, as applicable to the assignment.
• Experience with leased circuits, DISA connections, and operational ground station response.

Training and Certification Requirements:

• Complete initial security and operations indoctrination before performing assigned mission duties, including OPSEC, derivative classification, TS/SCI, and other applicable installation training.
• Maintain annual, event-driven, and position-specific refresher training and required qualification records under the Government-approved Management and Staffing Plan and Quality Assurance Program.
• Maintain documented proficiency in assigned operating procedures, contingency actions, and applicable mission systems; promptly complete requalification when procedures or responsibilities change.

Travel:

Occasional CONUS and OCONUS travel, including to Guam, may be required for mission support and must be approved in accordance with the PWS.