Satellite Communications Operator & Maintainer

DC Army National Guard; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 2,200 - 2,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Tuition assistance

GI Bill benefits

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer to install, operate, and maintain multi-channel satellite communications for missions.

You will transmit, receive, and log messages, encode/decode classified data, and support field operations. Training includes 10 weeks Basic Training and 18 weeks Advanced Individual Training; paid training and tuition assistance are available.

Qualifications

• Must be at least a junior in high school or have a HS diploma or GED
• Must be between 17 and 35 years old
• Must enlist in Army National Guard and meet citizenship requirements
• Must pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards

Responsibilities

• Conduct stressed and unstressed network operations
• Maintenance of satellite communications equipment and devices
• Prepare system and equipment related forms and reports

Skills

Interest in communications equipment

Work under pressure

Team collaboration

Tools

Satellite comm equipment

Code handling

Maintenance of comms equipment

Job description

DC Army National Guard seeks Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer to install, operate, and maintain multi-channel satellite communications for missions.

You will transmit, receive, and log messages, encode/decode classified data, and support field operations. Training includes 10 weeks Basic Training and 18 weeks Advanced Individual Training; paid training and tuition assistance are available.