Senior SATCOM Systems Technician (On-Site)

Akima Infrastructure Services; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima company, seeks a Senior SATCOM Technician to join a DoDIN support team at Fort Bragg, NC. You will operate and maintain satellite subsystems, configure carriers, test equipment, and support DoD customers.

Previous DoD experience and a Secret clearance are required. You will work under supervision of Station Manager, perform Tier II O&M tasks, and interface with satellite controllers.

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) years satellite communications configuration experience with High School/GED OR four (4) years with an Associate/Trade School in Information Technology.
• Current Unexpired COMPTIA Security+CE certification required prior to date of hire.
• Minimum active Secret Clearance; US citizenship required by contract.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Digital Communications Satellite Subsystem.
• Interpret Transmission Plans and configure carriers on MRT.
• Examine system configurations for proper setup and performance.
• Configure, prepare, activate, and test satellite systems 24 hours prior to missions.
• Evaluate system performance via spectrum monitors and testing equipment.
• Plan and execute testing and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Interface with Commercial and Military satellite controllers.
• Provide Tier I/II support and issue resolution.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through issue resolution.

Skills

Satellite comms config

Linux/Unix OS

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

High School/GED

Associate Degree in IT

Trade School in IT

Tools

TMDE

Spectrum Analyzer

Power Meter

Fireberd

Job description

Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima company, seeks a Senior SATCOM Technician to join a DoDIN support team at Fort Bragg, NC. You will operate and maintain satellite subsystems, configure carriers, test equipment, and support DoD customers.

Previous DoD experience and a Secret clearance are required. You will work under supervision of Station Manager, perform Tier II O&M tasks, and interface with satellite controllers.