Satellite Communications Technician

E&M Technologies, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

E&M Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Satellite Communications Technician to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO, supporting NORAD missions. The role requires shift work for 24x7 operations and maintenance of satellite terminals and related systems.

The ideal candidate holds a DoD IAT Level II certification, is a U.S. citizen, and can obtain the necessary Top Secret/SCI clearance. Applicants with related satellite communications experience will be prioritized.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years of full-time work experience.
• Must have 6 months or more directly related experience.
• Must have a current DoD IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Sec+).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have and be capable of maintaining a U.S. DoD security clearance at the required level.

Responsibilities

• Shift work is required to support 24x7 operations.
• Operate the Satellite Communications primary and remote terminals/nodes.
• Perform line-ready unit maintenance on terminals/nodes and scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Perform maintenance tasks on Satellite Communications antenna group equipment.
• Perform system administration functions for creating, maintaining, managing, and troubleshooting user accounts, including password resets.
• Perform duties of the Communications Security Officer, including CRK and cryptographic audit log management.
• May be asked to support other areas across the contract.

Skills

DoD IAT Level II Certification

U.S. Citizenship

Security clearance

Satellite Communications

1+ year experience

6 months related experience

Job description

Description

Colorado Springs, CO

Information Technology

Full Time

United States Citizen

Secret/SCI

Up to 10%

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

POSITION: Satellite Communications Technician

WORK LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO

JOB CATEGORY: Information Technology

JOB TYPE: Full Time

REQUISITION ID: EM09-191

CITIZENSHIP: United States Citizen

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret/SCI

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 10%

E&M Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. E&M provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

E&M Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a Satellite Communications Technician to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO in support of the North American Aerospace Defense Command. NORAD is a United States and Canada bi-national organization charged with the missions of aerospace warning, aerospace control and maritime warning for North America. Aerospace warning includes the detection, validation, and warning of attack against North America whether by aircraft, missiles, or space vehicles, through mutual support arrangements with other commands.

Job Responsibilities

• Shift work is required to support 24x7 operations. It is important to be available to work any shift/designated hours required including nights, weekends, and holidays on a modified Panama schedule.
• Operate the Satellite Communications primary and remote terminals/nodes.
• Perform line-ready unit maintenance actions on the primary and remote terminals/nodes, as well as regularly scheduled Satellite Communications equipment preventative maintenance tasks.
• Perform maintenance tasks associated with Satellite Communications antennae group equipment.
• Perform system administration functions for creating, maintaining, managing, and troubleshooting user accounts, including password resets.
• Perform duties of the Communications Security Officer, which include CRK and cryptographis audit log management.
• Satellite Communications Technicians may be asked to support other areas/work centers across the NISSC II Operations and Maintenance contract.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have 1, or more, years of fulltime work (general) experience
• Must have 6 months, or more, of directly related experience
• Must have a current DoD IAT Level II Certification (eg Sec+).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have and be capable of maintaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance at the required level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have experience with Military Satellite Communications Systems Operations and Maintenance
• Have experience Operating the Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals.
• Have experience performing maintenance tasks associated Satellite Communications Systems.
• Have experience with system administration functions for creating, maintaining, managing, and troubleshooting user accounts, including password resets.
• Have experience performing duties of the Communications Security Officer, which include CRK and cryptographic audit log management

To Apply For This Position

You must have the Minimum Qualifications in your resume to be selected as a candidate.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. E&M considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

E&M anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require E&M to shorten or extend the application window.

E&M is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. E&M provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

As part of the federal government’s transition to the Trusted Workforce 2.0 Continuous Vetting framework, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is expanding enrollment in the FBI Rap Back program for cleared industry personnel beginning April 1, 2026.

Rap Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) is a service provided by the FBI that allows authorized agencies to receive notifications if there are updates to an individual’s criminal history record while they hold a security clearance. This supports continuous vetting of cleared personnel.

Per DCSA guidance, we are required to provide the following FBI privacy advisements to all cleared employees:

• FBI Privacy Act Notice
• Noncriminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights

Salary Description: Up to $95K USD