Tier-2 Ground Terminal / IT Technician _Junior Level_TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics IT; Aurora (CO); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

General Dynamics IT seeks a Junior‑Level Tier 2 Ground Terminal/IT Technician to sustain GT systems, provide technical support, and ensure ongoing availability and performance. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with engineers and higher‑tier teams to resolve complex faults.

The role emphasizes adherence to approved O&S plans, configuration management, and cross‑domain coordination to support mission‑critical government projects.

Formación

• Hands-on maintenance for GT antenna, RF, and related systems.
• Experience ensuring availability, reliability, and performance of ground terminal systems.
• Knowledge of configuration-control procedures and standard operating procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on GT control hardware and MUE components.
• Troubleshoot faults, document issues, and coordinate with Tier-3 for escalations.
• Develop and maintain CMP and CMP-related documentation for GT antennas and hardware.
• Maintain CM plan and ensure configuration control of GT antenna baseline and MUE hardware.
• Assist in installation, integration, and testing of new antennas and upgrades.

Conocimientos

RF Antenna

Satellite Ground Systems

Systems Support Certifications

Descripción del empleo

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

Network and Telecommunications

Job Qualifications

Skills

• RF Antenna, Satellite Ground Systems, Systems Support Certifications:
• None Experience:
• 2 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as Junior‑Level Tier 2 (T2) Ground Terminal (GT) / IT Technician provides sustainment and technical support to maintain the availability, reliability, and operational Performance of GT systems. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, configuration‑control activities, equipment modifications, installation, and testing to maintain reliable GT performance. Perform T2 sustainment of GT control Mission Unique Equipment (MUE) hardware. Resolves basic equipment problems using approved procedures and coordinates cross‑domain troubleshooting or escalate complex issues to engineers, Software/IT Technician, Network Administrators, and higher‑tier support at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission‑critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As the Junior‑Level T2 GT / IT Technician provides sustainment and technical support to maintain the availability, reliability, and operational Performance of GT systems support the mission of our customer.

Perform assigned GT maintenance and sustainment activities in coordination with and under the technical direction of Intermediate- and Senior‑level personnel, independently completing routine tasks within established procedures, and seeking guidance or escalating complex unfamiliar, or unresolved issues as appropriate.

Perform T2 sustainment of GT antenna to include routine corrective and preventative maintenance of GT antenna and MUE hardware.

Deliver and maintain an O&S Plan for the GT antenna and MUE hardware.

Perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance for GT antenna and MUE hardware in accordance with Government-approved approved O&S plan.

Develop and deliver a Configuration Management Plan (CMP) for the GT antenna baseline and MUE hardware baseline.

Maintain configuration control of the baseline for GT antennas and MUE hardware in accordance with the Government approved CM Plan.

Deliver and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance of GT antenna and MUE hardware.

Detect, isolate, document, and resolve faults or problems encountered during operations of the GT control MUE hardware baseline.

Follow local and factory‑provided procedures when performing preventive and corrective GT control MUE hardware sustainment.

Evaluate potential impact of local construction projects and new communication capabilities on the operational performance for the GTs.

When applicable to the mission, elevate GT control antenna and hardware issues to Tier 3/4 providers.

Support the installation, integration, and testing of new antennas and antenna upgrade projects.

Escalate and coordinate complex or unresolved GT issues to Tier‑3 as needed.

Implement antenna feed modifications and antenna re‑alignments as required to sustain performance and signal development capabilities.

Perform structural testing of the radomes to assess the need for recapitalization.

Make recommendations to the Government to either recapitalize or defer recapitalization of radomes based on the results of structural testing.

Conduct a semi‑annual evaluation of the adequacy of GT antenna spares to support sustainment op the operational baseline.

Identify, prioritize, and justify the procurement of GT antenna parts and materials and develop draft requirements for such material and parts for Government review and approval.

Coordinate with Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) purchasing organization in support of GT antenna part procurement evaluations, supplier interfaces, and purchase orders.

Desired Qualifications

• GT or Related Maintenance Experience: Hands‑on experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, restoration, and sustainment of GT antenna, RF, communications, or comparable mission‑critical systems.
• Antenna / RF Systems: Working knowledge of antenna systems, feeds, RF signal paths, associated with hardware, and maintenance practices used to sustain antenna performance.
• Fault Isolation & Restoration: Demonstrated ability to diagnose equipment faults, perform routine fault isolation, execute approved corrective actions, verify restoration, and elevate unresolved problems to higher‑tier support.
• Configuration and Documentation: Experience implementing approved configuration changes, maintaining accurate configuration and maintenance records, and performing work in accordance with O&S plans, technical procedures, and configuration‑control requirements.