Satellite Operations Technician (Trainee)

Akima; Waianae (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CBA benefits

Job summary

Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima Company, seeks a Satellite Controller Technician (Trainee) in Kaena Point, HI. You will support satellite operations and maintenance for RTS equipment, ensuring continued operability of communications-electronics gear.

The role requires US citizenship, Secret clearance eligibility, and a background in electronics. You will work with a team to configure, test, and maintain equipment, climbing ladders and handling physically demanding tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with eligibility to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.
• Associate's degree in Electronics, or 2 years equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Familiar with electronic test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, signal generators, power meters, and data analyzers.
• Able to climb high ladders, work on elevated platforms and antennas.
• Capable of strenuous physical work: walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, overhead reaching.
• Must have COMPTIA Cloud+ and/or SEC+ or obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Configures, operates and maintains assigned systems during satellite support, test, and maintenance activities.
• Initiates, directs and verifies completion of all operational events during acquisition, tracking, and commanding functions.
• Maintains cognizance of station equipment status.
• Repairs and aligns all equipment per TOs/TMs or manuals.
• Ensures PMI activities are accomplished as scheduled.
• Maintains vehicle folders.
• Prepare daily activity log entries.
• Performs all required systems administration on mission related equipment.

Skills

US Citizenship

Secret clearance eligibility

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical ability

Certifications readiness

Education

Associate's degree in Electronics

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Frequency counters

Signal generators

Power meters

Data analyzers

Job description

Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima Company, seeks a Satellite Controller Technician (Trainee) in Kaena Point, HI. You will support satellite operations and maintenance for RTS equipment, ensuring continued operability of communications-electronics gear.

The role requires US citizenship, Secret clearance eligibility, and a background in electronics. You will work with a team to configure, test, and maintain equipment, climbing ladders and handling physically demanding tasks as needed.