Senior SATCOM Technician – DoDIN Ground Stations

NANA Regional Corporation; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, supports DoDIN services from the Regional Hub Node at Fort Bragg, NC. The Senior SATCOM Technician performs Tier II O&M on RHN systems, ensuring secure, reliable satellite communications for DoD customers.

Responsibilities include configuring MRT carriers, testing satellite subsystems, and interfacing with commercial and military controllers. Requires security clearance, US citizenship, and post-hire certifications in GVF SATCOM and Linux/Unix

Qualifications

• Must have High School/GED with 6+ years satellite communications configuration experience or an Associate Degree/Trade School in IT with 4+ years satellite communications configuration experience.
• Current COMPTIA Security+CE certification required prior to date of hire.
• Minimum active Secret Clearance and US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Station Manager/Assistant Station Manager.
• Operate and Maintain Digital Communications Satellite Subsystem.
• Interpret Transmissions Plans and configure carriers on Master Reference Terminal (MRT).
• Examine system configurations for proper configuration.
• Configure, prepare, activate, and test satellite systems per service requests 24 hours prior to start of any mission.
• Evaluate system performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput, and latency via spectrum monitors and other testing equipment.
• Plan and execute testing and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Interface with Commercial and Military satellite controllers.
• Perform operator level PMCS on all satellite equipment per technical manuals.
• Comply with defined security policies and procedures.
• Support Tier I technicians providing troubleshooting and issue resolution assistance.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through the resolution of all issues and problems reported.
• Types of Wave forms and Equipment used: CBM 400, MPM 1000s; DMD 2050E, CBM 400; Linux Based systems; TMDE (Spectrum Analyzer, Power Meter, Fireberd).

Education

High School/GED + 6 yrs satellite config exp

Associate Degree or Trade School in IT + 4 yrs satellite config exp

US citizenship

Tools

COMPTIA Security+CE

Active Secret Clearance

Job description

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, supports DoDIN services from the Regional Hub Node at Fort Bragg, NC. The Senior SATCOM Technician performs Tier II O&M on RHN systems, ensuring secure, reliable satellite communications for DoD customers.

Responsibilities include configuring MRT carriers, testing satellite subsystems, and interfacing with commercial and military controllers. Requires security clearance, US citizenship, and post-hire certifications in GVF SATCOM and Linux/Unix