Senior Naval SATCOM Field Service Engineer

Scientific Research Corporation; Portsmouth, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation seeks a senior NavSATCOM technician to support naval platforms and lab environments. You will test, troubleshoot, and verify NMT and related systems, install and evaluate antennas, and document system evolution for ISEA stakeholders.

The role requires extensive experience with Navy SATCOM gear, PITCO/SOVT procedures, and coordination with ADNS/GBS. Expect on-site duties at waterfront facilities and periodic travel for SOVTs and technical assists.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on NavSATCOM systems maintenance with NMT, ATIP, EBEM, and SLM-5650.
• Completed Navy ET/IS 'A' school and NMT AN/WSC-9(V) Ship and AN/FSC-138(V) Shore courses.
• Troubleshoot, repair, isolate faults, and perform preventive/corrective maintenance on all NMT variants.
• Conduct PITCO and SOVT on NMT and related satellite antenna systems.
• Provide OJT to active-duty Navy sailors on SATCOM operations and fixes.
• Test NMT communications alongside ADNS and GBS systems.
• Log maintenance actions, track parts, and prepare evaluation reports.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and work waterfront platforms in all seasons.
• Security+ or ability to acquire within six months.

Responsibilities

• Daily reporting to St. Julien’s Creek Annex and waterfront support to naval platforms.
• Work on various naval platforms and in a lab environment.
• Test and troubleshoot NMT systems and related systems.
• Perform system-level software testing and verification on NMT.
• Install and verify tests on NMT and antenna systems.
• Inspect and test installed antennas and lines; repair as required.
• Provide status updates to supervisor and ISEA personnel.
• Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines; perform ad-hoc contract tasks.

Skills

NMT experience

TDMA/ATIP

RF test equipment

On-site maintenance

Education

Navy ET/IS A school

NMT AN/WSC-9/V and AN/FSC-138/V courses

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

Time domain reflectometers

Job description

Scientific Research Corporation seeks a senior NavSATCOM technician to support naval platforms and lab environments. You will test, troubleshoot, and verify NMT and related systems, install and evaluate antennas, and document system evolution for ISEA stakeholders.

The role requires extensive experience with Navy SATCOM gear, PITCO/SOVT procedures, and coordination with ADNS/GBS. Expect on-site duties at waterfront facilities and periodic travel for SOVTs and technical assists.