Senior SATCOM & RF Technician — Home‑Based Field Support

PAE Government Services Inc.; Little Creek (VA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a SATCOM and RF Technician to join the Field Support Team supporting satellite communication systems, RF communications equipment, and SURTASS mission systems. This home-based position at JEB Little Creek in Virginia Beach, VA, involves in-port maintenance, troubleshooting, and system readiness checks, with a focus on SATCOM and RF systems.

Candidates with Navy IT/ET backgrounds are encouraged to apply and you will train shipboard technicians in arduous environments while

Qualifications

• Five+ years of hands-on SATCOM and RF experience.
• Knowledge of SATCOM bands X/Ka/Ku/C.
• Familiar with WSC-6 terminal operation and troubleshooting.
• Basic networking: IP, VLANs, subnetting.
• DoD clearance eligibility (Top Secret) and COMSEC familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Perform Level 2 troubleshooting and maintenance for SATCOM and RF systems, including WSC‑6 terminals, RF paths, antennas, modems, BUCs, UHF/HF transmitters/receivers, and related equipment.
• Configure satellite modems, WSC-6 components, RF equipment, COMSEC devices (e.g., TACLANE), and IP routers for secure, reliable operations.
• Monitor satellite link performance, detect signal degradation or interference, and apply corrective actions to maintain optimal system functionality.
• Assist in system upgrades, acceptance testing, and configuration verifications.
• Provide technical guidance and training to SURTASS O&M technicians.
• Maintain detailed documentation of troubleshooting, repairs, system configurations, and testing results.

Skills

SATCOM systems

RF systems

WSC-6 terminals

Antenna maintenance

UHF/HF equipment

Education

Navy Electronics C School

Associate degree in CS/Electronics

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Signal generators

Job description

Amentum is seeking a SATCOM and RF Technician to join the Field Support Team supporting satellite communication systems, RF communications equipment, and SURTASS mission systems. This home-based position at JEB Little Creek in Virginia Beach, VA, involves in-port maintenance, troubleshooting, and system readiness checks, with a focus on SATCOM and RF systems.

Candidates with Navy IT/ET backgrounds are encouraged to apply and you will train shipboard technicians in arduous environments while