Satellite Technician II

General Dynamics IT; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team

Professional growth opportunities

cutting-edge technology

Job summary

General Dynamics IT seeks a Satellite Technician II to support installations, maintenance and repair of SATCOM systems on customer sites. This role may transfer to MSAB, Jordan, and requires U.S. citizenship and a SECRET clearance.

You will work with Ku band and multi-band satellite terminals, troubleshoot complex telecom equipment, and collaborate with teams to ensure reliable communications. The position offers competitive benefits and potential international assignments.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED.
• Required Experience: 1+ years of related experience.
• Required Technical Skills: Intermediate DSCS or Commercial Satellite Terminals; Ku-band, Tri-band, IP type satellite modems.

Responsibilities

• Performs installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems.
• Share technical knowledge to solve complex problems.
• Support installations, repair, and troubleshooting or maintenance of communications systems or equipment.

Skills

Ku Band

Satellite Communications

Satellite Modems

Telecommunication Systems

Telecommunication Technologies

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Network and Telecommunications

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Ku Band, Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Satellite Modems, Telecommunication Systems, Telecommunication Technologies

Certifications:

None

Experience:

1 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Satellite Technician II (Will Transfer to MSAB, Jordan)

Transform technology into opportunity as a Satellite Technician II with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a SATCOM Tech II you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on you joining our team to apply your Intermediate "hands on" work experience in support of installations, repair, and troubleshooting or maintenance of communications systems or equipment.

HOW A SATCOM TECH II WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Performs installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems.
• Share technical knowledge to solve complex problems.
• Support installations, repair, and troubleshooting or maintenance of communications systems or equipment.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: High School Diploma/GED
• Required Experience: 1+ years of related experience
• Required Technical Skills: Intermediate experience with DSCS or Commercial Satellite Terminals...- X, C, KA, Ku-band, Tri-band Satellite Terminals- FDMA, TDMA, IP Type satellite modems
• Security Clearance Level: SECRET
• Required Skills and Abilities: Be able to exercise independent judgment in performing tasks in support of communications systems or equipment.
• Location: On Customer Site
• US Citizenship Required - secret

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

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Salary and Compensation

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $29.52 - $30.15. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Work Arrangement

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

T elecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: International

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.