Tactical Communications Engineer — On-Site San Diego

PMAT Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PMAT is seeking an experienced Tactical Communications Systems Engineer to support installation, integration, operation, and sustainment of RF/satcom systems for Navy and Joint environments. You will diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure operational readiness across shipboard, shore, and deployed settings.

You will work with operators, engineers, logisticians, and program stakeholders to resolve technical issues, maintain documentation, and support fielding activities while

Qualifications

• Experience supporting installation, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, or fielding military communications.
• Hands-on RF equipment experience across SHF, EHF, HF, VHF, Ku-band, or similar bands.
• Strong RF principles, signal propagation, and spectrum management knowledge.
• Experience with SATCOM, data links, and secure communications systems.
• RF diagnostics, fault isolation, testing, and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to inspect and repair antennas, transmission lines, waveguides, and RF components.
• Proficiency with RF test gear to evaluate performance and identify deficiencies.
• Ability to follow technical orders, maintenance cards, and engineering specs.
• Experience documenting maintenance, repairs, and system status.
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, operate, troubleshoot, and sustain tactical communications equipment.
• Field, test, and integrate satellite communications and data links across environments.
• Perform diagnostics, fault isolation, and root-cause analysis on RF systems.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance of antennas, lines, and waveguides.
• Support IBS/GBS/Link 11/16/22 and other tactical comms systems fielding.
• Operate RF test equipment to evaluate signal quality and system integrity.
• Follow technical orders and maintenance procedures to ensure safety and compliance.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, maintenance records, and repair histories.
• Coordinate with operators, engineers, logisticians, and program leadership on issues.
• Prepare readiness reports and communicate risks and corrective actions.

Skills

RF systems

SATCOM

Tactical data links

Diagnostics

Maintenance procedures

Documentation

Team coordination

Security/COMSEC awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

RF test equipment

Spectrum analyzers

Vector network analyzers

Maintenance manuals

Job description

PMAT is seeking an experienced Tactical Communications Systems Engineer to support installation, integration, operation, and sustainment of RF/satcom systems for Navy and Joint environments. You will diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure operational readiness across shipboard, shore, and deployed settings.

You will work with operators, engineers, logisticians, and program stakeholders to resolve technical issues, maintain documentation, and support fielding activities while