Lead SATCOM Tech - Field Ops

Amentum; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Lead SATCOM Electronics Technician to lead the SATCOM Electronics Team in setting up, configuring, operating and maintaining satellite terminals on Diego Garcia. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, training, and coordination with customers and engineering.

The position is a 24/7 on-call leadership role that may require security clearances, international travel, and deployment readiness. Strong electronics knowledge and prior SATCOM experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of US Navy Electronics Technician SATCOM C school or equivalent training in electronics providing skills to maintain satellite uplink/downlink and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Leads SATCOM Terminal configuration, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Interprets manuals/schematics and uses test instruments and hand tools.
• Trains and mentors users and teammates; provides input to management on product performance.

Skills

SATCOM systems

Electronics troubleshooting

Team leadership

On-call readiness

Customer communications

Education

US Navy Electronics Technician SATCOM C school

High school diploma

SATCOM technician training

Tools

Test instruments

Hand tools

Crypto restart procedures

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Lead SATCOM Electronics Technician to lead the SATCOM Electronics Team in setting up, configuring, operating and maintaining satellite terminals on Diego Garcia. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, training, and coordination with customers and engineering.

The position is a 24/7 on-call leadership role that may require security clearances, international travel, and deployment readiness. Strong electronics knowledge and prior SATCOM experience are essential.