SATCOM Technician

Charter Trading Corporation; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary

15 days paid leave

Paid holidays

Health and life insurance

Job summary

Charter Trading Corporation is seeking a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Engineer with a Secret security clearance to support DSCS and WGS Operations and Maintenance at Camp Parks, California.

The role involves performing O&M on SATCOM equipment, working at the component level, and ensuring compliance with Technical Manuals. Candidates should have MILSTAR/DOD training, an IAT Level II or Sec+ certification, and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• IAT Level II certification or Sec+ with continuing education.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform Operations and Maintenance on SATCOM equipment, including replacement of circuit cards or major subassemblies.
• Perform component-level work down to the lowest replaceable unit (LRU).
• Execute O&M actions according to Technical Manuals.
• Operate and maintain SATCOM terminals.
• Perform Preventive and Corrective Maintenance.
• Maintain Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE).
• Conduct ancillary training tasks.

Skills

IAT Level II certification

Secret Security Clearance

Education

AA/AS degree

Tools

TMDE

Job description

We are seeking a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Engineer with a Secret security clearance to support the Defense Satellite Communications System(DSCS) and Wideband Global SATCOM system (WGS) Operations and Maintenance contract at Camp Parks, California.

Responsibilities

Perform Operations and Maintenance on SATCOM equipment to include replacement of circuit cards or major subassemblies

Perform component level work (down to the lowest replaceable unit (LRU)) as necessary

Perform all Operations and Maintenance (O&M) actions IAW all Technical Manuals

Operate and maintain satcom terminals

Perform Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance

Maintain Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE)

Perform ancillary training tasks

Required Qualifications

Satellite Communications Military Technical Training Course, MILSTAR Military Technical Training Course, or DOD equivalents

Two years post-secondary/AA-AS Degree plus 2+ years experience

Have a current IAT Level II certification (Sec+ min.) with continuing education

Have Computing Environment Certification

Have an active/current Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Have 2 - 4 years of experience working hands on with DOD SATCOM systems

Linux or Windows Computing Environment certification is a plus

Sufficient knowledge of SATCOM theory and industry standards.

Sufficient knowledge of SATCOM system equipment maintenance procedures, policies, and requirements for SATCOM terminals outside the prescribed assets mentioned in the job req.

Knowledge of DISA Pacific practices and policies

Have 2 - 4- years experience in SATCOM working on C-Band terminals

Relocation, competitive salary, 15 days paid leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, workman's comp provided.