SATCOM Technician III - Security Clearance Required

Purpose and Scope :

Without supervision, the incumbent, sets up, packs-up, configures, operates, and maintains Satellite Terminals (fixed and tactical) along with associated assemblies and provides technical assistance and training to users for this program.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Serves as a hands-on, working shift for configuration, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of SOC-E SATCOM Terminals.
• Installs equipment according to manufacturer's specifications - Interprets maintenance manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and repairs equipment, utilizing knowledge of electronics and using standard test instruments and hand tools.
• Converses with customer, co-workers or supervisor on equipment configuration and provides instruction on operation of equipment.
• Consults with unit co-workers to resolve unusual problems in system operation and maintenance.
• May advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvements.
• Assist co-workers in servicing and repairing SATCOM related equipment and / or items.
• Assists in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies.
• Consults with engineering personnel to resolve unusual problems in system operation and maintenance - May instruct workers in electronic theory.
• Leads testing, tuning, and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in support of a safe working environment.
• Perform all other position related duties, as assigned, or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

• Must have an active Top Secret US Government clearance with ability to obtain TS / SCI. Note : US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in one or more engineering or science disciplines or equivalent combination of academic and / or technical training and related work experience or equivalent combination technical and military experience.
• Must possess a minimum of six to ten (6-10) years’ experience in SATCOM Maintenance, that includes three (3) years in a DoD operational program.
• Must possess advanced knowledge of electronics; hands-on troubleshooting; ability to use test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, volt meters, etc.
• Must possess advanced knowledge of available hardware, software, and network products and designs.
• Must possess excellent oral, written, and graphical communication skills.

Company Proprietary

• Possess and maintain a DoD 8570.01-M IA Certification matched to assigned duties.
• Must possess and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain TS / SCI SAP / SAR Security Clearance, as required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.

Preferred :

• Master’s degree is preferred in a related discipline.
• Knowledge in Air Force Supply System and Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS).
• Experience in a C4ISR program.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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EEO including Disability / Protected Veterans