SATCOM Technician II - Kwajalein Atoll - 3756

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to launch your career? Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World’s Premier Gateways to Space! RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets! We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation’s safety.

As an RGNext employee, you will join a team of smart, creative, and highly motivated employees who take pride in their work and in the mission and who enjoy developing, sustaining and delivering world class solutions! If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World’s Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

This position is located at Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands

Essential Functions

• Perform all aspects of satellite communications system operation, maintenance, preventive maintenance and logistical support, and follows all Quality Control (QC) guidance.
• Enforce quality control standards when performing electronic equipment installation, repair or modification.
• Perform or assist in the installation of new equipment and systems.
• Operate, maintain, test, troubleshoot, repair, replace, configure, and reconfigure a Defense Satellite Communications System and the following types of related or ancillary systems: Controller interfaces, analog to digital converters, fiber optic/copper interface systems, Timing systems, Satellite modems, Military standard/commercial interface converters, multiplexers, modulators and demodulators, frequency converters, transmitters (HPA’s and SSPA’s), low noise receivers, RF combiners and splitters, precision timing distribution systems, COMSEC devices, antenna control systems and subsystems.
• Activate, test, and maintain permanent and temporary circuits to support Reagan Test Site, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Army Space Command, and Executive service communications.
• Respond and follow the operational directions from DISA and SATCOM Network Control Elements.
• Perform shift work, as SATCOM is a 24/7 operation.
• Mentors and provides guidance, and training to junior personnel in Satcom operations and maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Proven ability to competently and quickly resolve communication anomalies between SATCOM system elements, and interconnected telecommunication nodes.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively operate and troubleshoot military communications systems and satellite links utilizing military Technical Standard Orders (TSO), Technical Manuals (TM), and schematic diagrams.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use various electronic test equipment to include multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, frequency generators and counters, network analyzers, Firebird and T-Bird test sets, and optical test sets.
• Knowledge of X/K/Ka/C band military SATCOM, DISA, HPA's, TWT's, AN/FSC-39, 52, 78 SATCOM Terminals.
• Knowledge of DISA procedures, regulations, and circulars, desired
• Exceptional judgment, decision-making, and interpersonal skills, desired.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, desired.

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Satellite communications systems maintenance training.
• Bachelor of Science degree in a Communications/Electronics or related Technical field, desired.
• Graduate of The Military Satellite Communications System. Operations/Maintenance Course, desired.
• Two or more years relevant X/K/Ka/C band military SATCOM terminal experience and work with military AN/FSC-39, 52, 78, or MET SATCOM terminals, 4 years desired.
• Security Plus Certification or equivalent, desired.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• This position is unaccompanied.
• Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance, which includes U.S. Citizenship or U.S. naturalization.

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance in a productive, evolving environment.

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.